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With jockey Jose Ortiz, who earned his first Derby victory, Golden Tempo was a 23-1 long shot at post time with betting odds consistently shifting in the hours leading up to the race.—Zach Powell, New York Times, 6 May 2026 The Puma was out, less than 12 hours before post time, because of a swollen leg from a skin infection.—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 Either of the 6-1 co-second choices, Commandment or Further Ado, could wind up being favored at post time.—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 The later post time pushes crowds later into the night, disrupting the usual flow of post-race dining and nightlife that local businesses rely on.—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for post time