Source: BroBible
Summary
Golden Tempo, the 23-1 longshot winner of the Kentucky Derby, will not compete in the Preakness Stakes. Trainer Cherie DeVaux cited the horse’s health and well-being as the reason for the decision. This is the third time in the last five years that a Kentucky Derby winner has skipped the Preakness, sparking debate about the scheduling of the Triple Crown races. Some argue that the grueling schedule is to blame, while others believe the decision is motivated by a desire to preserve the horse’s value for future breeding.
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The habit gets a new name.
The Kentucky Derby winner skips the Preakness, again. The reason? The horse’s health, happiness, and long-term future. Or is it just a clever way to preserve its value for future breeding? The debate rages on, with some calling for a change in the Triple Crown schedule. Meanwhile, the Preakness Stakes will go on without Golden Tempo.
Translation: We don’t think we can win the Preakness, so we’ll skip it and save our horse’s “value” for later.
Author: Evan Null
