Renegade was much the best in winning the Arkansas Derby and now prepares for a run in the Belmont Stakes

COADY PHOTOGRAPHY (RENEE TORBITT)

The Belmont Stakes is coming into focus for Thoroughbred runner Renegade. As the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown series rapidly approaches, the 2026 Kentucky Derby runner-up will be ready to once again go to battle as a rematch with the likes of Derby winner Golden Tempo will come on June 6.

Renegade battled from his 1 post to finish a courageous second in the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby Proved Renegade’s Toughness