Golden Tempo, the Kentucky Derby winner trained by Cherie DeVaux, will not run in the Preakness Stakes, according to multiple reports. The decision means the horse will not pursue a Triple Crown, joining a growing list of Derby winners who bypass the second leg of the series. DeVaux and the team are portrayed as prioritizing Golden Tempo’s long-term health and career rather than attempting to race in all three Triple Crown events. Fox News reports that DeVaux responds to criticism by arguing that the horse is not a “machine” and that the team’s choice is based on what is best for the animal. One report also frames the move within a broader trend of Derby winners skipping the Preakness, while another outlet notes that the decision has renewed discussion about whether the Triple Crown format remains effective in modern horse racing. While Golden Tempo is set to skip the Preakness, Fox News also reports DeVaux is looking toward the Belmont, the final race in the Triple Crown series, rather than attempting the full sweep.