# Golden Tempo training for Travers Stakes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/golden-tempo-travers-stakes-training
> Updated: 2026-08-29T02:57:04.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 7.

Golden Tempo, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, continues training at Saratoga Race Course for the Travers Stakes scheduled for August 29. In early August, trainer Cherie DeVaux reported a four-furlong breeze completed in 48.94 seconds. DeVaux noted the significant gallop out was essential for the horse’s running style and suggested this might be the final work of its kind before transitioning to more traditional routines. On August 15, the horse completed another notable four-furlong breeze with jockey Jose Ortiz, clocking 47.46 seconds. Despite a delay caused by dense fog, DeVaux expressed confidence in the horse, stating he appears “fit and happy.”

As the 157th running of the Travers Stakes approaches, Golden Tempo enters as the morning-line favorite for the $1.25 million Grade 1 race. The highly competitive field of three-year-old thoroughbreds includes several major contenders. Renegade, the Jim Dandy winner and second choice on the morning line, is a key challenger. Notably, trainer Todd Pletcher has tapped veteran Tyler Gaffalione to ride Renegade, replacing Irad Ortiz, Jr., who is sidelined with a foot injury.

Other notable participants include Sea Strike, a rising contender trained by Chad Brown, Preakness Stakes winner Napoleon Solo, and Baby Vino, the recent Haskell Stakes winner trained by Lindsay Schultz. The Travers Stakes, often referred to as the ‘Mid-Summer Derby,’ serves as an automatic qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Classic. A victory for Golden Tempo could potentially secure his status as the 2026 three-year-old male champion. As of August 28, the Saratoga meet features Jose Ortiz as the leading jockey with 65 wins, while Chad Brown leads the trainer standings with 31 wins.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Saratoga horse racing features $1.125 million Travers Stakes

Saratoga's racing program features the $1.125 million Travers Stakes, with Jose Ortiz and Chad Brown leading jockey and trainer standings respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-horse-racing-features-1125-million-travers-stakes

### 2026-08-27: Travers Stakes features elite three-year-old field at Saratoga

The $1.25 million Grade 1 Travers Stakes at Saratoga features a star-studded field including Golden Tempo and Renegade, serving as a major championship race for three-year-old thoroughbreds.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/travers-stakes-features-elite-field-at-saratoga-race-course

### 2026-08-24: Saratoga Race Course hosts 157th Travers Stakes

The 157th Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course features Golden Tempo seeking to join an elite group of Kentucky Derby winners by securing the prestigious $1.25 million Grade 1 title.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-hosts-157th-travers-stakes-with-365-million-total-daily-purse

### 2026-08-22: Saratoga prepares for $1.25 million Travers Stakes

Contenders including Sea Strike and Emerging Market prepare for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, featuring a field of top three-year-old males.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-prepares-for-125-million-travers-stakes

### 2026-08-15: Golden Tempo breezes at Saratoga ahead of Travers Stakes

Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo completed a fast four-furlong breeze at Saratoga in preparation for the upcoming $1.25 million Travers Stakes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/golden-tempo-breezes-at-saratoga-ahead-of-travers-stakes

### 2026-08-07: Golden Tempo prepares for Travers Stakes as recent stakes winners eye future races

Golden Tempo continues preparations for the Travers Stakes at Saratoga, while recent stakes winners Bottas and Kentucky Belle eye upcoming races at Kentucky Downs and Saratoga.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/golden-tempo-prepares-for-travers-stakes-as-recent-stakes-winners-eye-future-races

### 2026-07-17: Golden Tempo resumes training ahead of Travers Stakes at Saratoga

Golden Tempo trained for the first time since its June Belmont win, clocking 48.40 seconds over four furlongs at Keeneland ahead of the Aug 29 Travers Stakes at Saratoga.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/golden-tempo-resumes-training-ahead-of-travers-stakes-at-saratoga

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