Horses that have won Belmont Stakes and Kentucky Derby in same season: Golden Tempo makes history in 2026

Golden Tempo made history in 2026 by winning both the Belmont Stakes and the Kentucky Derby in the same season, securing two of the three Triple Crown legs. The horse joins an illustrious group of thoroughbreds to have achieved this feat. The Sporting News highlighted the other horses in history who have also won both prestigious races in a single year.