Golden Tempo’s Triumph: Cherie DeVaux Makes History as First Woman to Train a Kentucky Derby Winner


Introduction

Golden Tempo’s stirring stretch run at Churchill Downs didn’t just secure a 23-1 upset — it rewrote Derby history. Cherie DeVaux, who founded her stable eight years ago, became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, delivering a landmark moment for horse racing and for women in the sport.

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 The race that changed the record books

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L. Ortiz, overcame an early position at the back of the pack to surge down the stretch and take the 152nd Kentucky Derby, the 1 1/8-mile centerpiece of the Triple Crown. The colt’s closing kick proved decisive, edging out Renegade (ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr.) with long shot Ocelli finishing third.


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Cherie DeVaux: from stable owner to history-maker

- **Historic milestone:** DeVaux is the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and only the second woman to train a winner in any Triple Crown race — following Jena Antonucci’s 2023 Belmont Stakes victory with Arcangelo.

- **A rapid rise:** DeVaux started her own stable eight years ago and capitalized on her first Derby opportunity to achieve the sport’s highest training honor.

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- **Role-model impact:** During Derby week she acknowledged the weight of the moment and embraced the role-model status it brings for aspiring female trainers and riders.


Jose Ortiz: masterful in the irons

- **Churchill Downs dominance:** Jose L. Ortiz showcased the tactical riding that’s made him a standout at Churchill Downs, guiding Golden Tempo from last to first.

- **Milestone for Ortiz:** This Derby victory came in his 11th Derby start and followed his win in the Kentucky Oaks less than 24 hours earlier — underscoring a sensational weekend.


 Field changes and late scratches

- The Derby ran with 18 starters after Great White was scratched late for flipping and unseating his jockey. Great White had entered the field following Silent Tactic’s earlier withdrawal for a foot injury.

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Golden Tempo’s upset and Cherie DeVaux’s historic achievement mark a turning point for the Kentucky Derby and for women in horse racing. If this story inspired you, follow the unfolding Triple Crown season and subscribe for race analysis, trainer profiles, and expert coverage of the next big moments in horse racing.

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