Winning Horse Golden Tempo Will Not Race in Preakness

May 6, 2026, 20:46
USSports

Introduction

Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby. Now, the horse will not race in the Preakness Stakes. This means the horse cannot win the Triple Crown this year.

Main Body

Trainer Cherie DeVaux says the horse needs to rest. The horse worked hard in the first race. Now, the horse needs to be healthy. The team wants to race in the Belmont Stakes on June 6. Many horses do not race in the Preakness now. Two weeks is not enough time to rest. Other winners did the same thing in the past. Now, officials want to change the date of the race to give horses more time. Some race tracks are closed for repairs. The Preakness race is at Laurel Park. The Belmont race is at Saratoga. Also, a new company now owns the Preakness race.

Conclusion

Golden Tempo will not race on May 16. The horse is getting ready for the race on June 6.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Future

In this story, we see two ways to say what will happen later.

1. The Simple 'Will' Use will or will not for things that are decided or certain.

  • Golden Tempo will not race → It is a fact.
  • The horse will not win → It is a result.

2. The 'Getting Ready' Phase When something is happening now to prepare for the future, use is + -ing.

  • The horse is getting ready → This is happening today so the horse can race in June.

🛠ī¸ Words that connect ideas

Notice how the writer moves from one thought to another:

  • Now → Used to show a change in time or situation.
  • Also → Used to add one more piece of information.

Example: The horse needs to rest. Now, the horse needs to be healthy. The Belmont race is at Saratoga. Also, a new company owns the race.

Vocabulary Learning

horse (n.)
an animal that runs and can be ridden
Example:The horse ran across the field.
race (n.)
a competition where people or animals run to see who is fastest
Example:The race started at nine o'clock.
trainer (n.)
a person who teaches a horse or athlete how to perform
Example:The trainer taught the horse new tricks.
rest (v.)
to stop working and relax
Example:After the race, the horse needs to rest.
healthy (adj.)
in good physical condition
Example:The horse is healthy after the rest.
team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team worked together to win.
track (n.)
a path or course for racing
Example:The track is long and straight.
win (v.)
to be the best in a competition
Example:The horse will win the next race.
crown (n.)
a symbol of victory or rule
Example:Winning the race gives the horse a crown.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:They will change the date of the race.
date (n.)
a particular day
Example:The date of the race is June 6.
company (n.)
a business that sells goods or services
Example:The company owns the race track.
owner (n.)
a person who owns something
Example:The owner gave the horse a new stall.
ready (adj.)
prepared to do something
Example:The horse is ready for the race.
closed (adj.)
not open
Example:The track is closed for repairs.