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Renegade Is the 2-1 Favorite for the Belmont Stakes Rematch with Derby Winner Golden Tempo
Renegade opened at 2-1 after drawing post four, while Golden Tempo took the outside post in a $2 million Belmont Stakes field.
- On Monday, Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade opened as the 2-1 favorite for the 158th Belmont Stakes when post positions were drawn for Saturday's race at Saratoga Race Course.
- Golden Tempo beat Renegade by a neck to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs five weeks ago, setting up their rematch this Saturday in upstate New York.
- Chief Wallabee, the 3-1 second choice, joins the nine-horse field alongside Golden Tempo, who drew the No. 9 post for the $2 million purse at Saratoga Race Course.
- Trainer Bill Mott said Chief Wallabee shows "upward progression" since the Derby, while Trainer Cherie DeVaux expects Golden Tempo to "find his footing" behind the field early.
- Saratoga Race Course hosts the 13th race on Saturday's card while Belmont Park undergoes reconstruction, ensuring there will be no Triple Crown winner for the eighth consecutive year.
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Renegade is favorite for Belmont rematch with Derby winner Golden Tempo
Renegade, who finished second to Golden Tempo in the Kentucky Derby, opens as the 2-1 favorite for Saturday’s race in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., drawing post position No. 4. Chief Wallabee is the second choice at 3-1 and Golden Tempo is the 9-2 third choice.
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