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