Golden Tempo makes history with Kentucky Derby victory, DeVaux is first female trainer to win race
Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, making DeVaux the first female trainer to win the race. Golden Tempo was a 24-1 underdog and overtook the pre-race favorite Renegade in the final moments to win by a neck.
Cherie DeVaux made history by becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo. The horse was a 24-1 underdog before the 152nd edition of the famous race at Churchill Downs. Golden Tempo trailed the field, sitting in 19th place out of 19 horses after three-quarters of a mile, but made a significant comeback, guided by jockey José Ortiz. Golden Tempo overtook the pre-race favorite Renegade in the final stretch to win by a neck. The victory marks a historic moment for DeVaux and Ortiz, who also won the Kentucky Oaks on Friday. The decision on whether Golden Tempo will run in the Preakness Stakes is pending, with DeVaux stating that the horse will decide based on its recovery.
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