2026 Belmont Stakes: Why Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is a fade and a 12-1 longshot could be the play

Racing expert Gene Menez of CBS Sports has released his picks for the 2026 Belmont Stakes, the final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. Menez is fading Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and instead favoring a 12-1 longshot as his top betting selection for the race. The analysis suggests value lies outside the favorite in what could be an upset-prone Belmont Stakes field.