Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby as 23-1 shot Golden Tempo surged from last place to win by a neck at Churchill Downs. Jockey Joe Ortiz edged out his brother Irad Ortiz Jr aboard favourite Renegade in a breathtaking finish, with Ocelli third in the 152nd edition.
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux a landmark victory as the first woman to saddle the winner of America's most famous horse race. The 24-1 long shot broke slowly and trailed the 18-horse field before threading through traffic and unleashing a late charge to win by 1 1/4 lengths. Renegade finished second with Ocelli third in front of 150,415 fans.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner as Golden Tempo charged to victory at 23-1 odds in 2:02.27 at Churchill Downs. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, who also won the Kentucky Oaks the day before, Golden Tempo passed favorite Renegade just before the wire. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win a Triple Crown race, eight years after starting her own stable.
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday at 23-1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the Triple Crown's opening leg. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo charged from far back to win the 1 1/8-mile race at Churchill Downs in Louisville. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race, following Jena Antonucci's 2023 Belmont Stakes victory.
Golden Tempo won the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday at 23-1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the Triple Crown's opening leg. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, the gelding charged from the back of the pack to win the 1 1/8-mile race, with Renegade second and Ocelli third. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race.
Golden Tempo won the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday at 23-1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the Triple Crown's opening leg. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo charged from far back to win the 1 1/4-mile race. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race, eight years after starting her own stable.
Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at 23-1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the Triple Crown's opening leg. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, the horse charged from the back of the pack to win the 1 1/8-mile race. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race. Ortiz achieved a rare double, winning the Kentucky Oaks the day before.
Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown. Jockey Jose Ortiz won for the first time in his 11th try, beating brother Irad Ortiz who rode second-place Renegade.
