Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby, Cherie DeVaux becomes 1st woman to train its winner
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Key Points:
- Cherie DeVaux made history as the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo, marking her victory in her first Derby attempt after eight years of training.
- Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose Ortiz, won the 1 1/4-mile race at Churchill Downs with a time of 2:02.27, overcoming odds of 23-1 and passing favorite Renegade near the finish line.
- Ortiz secured his first Kentucky Derby win on his 11th try, achieving the feat less than 24 hours after winning the Kentucky Oaks, highlighting his skill and persistence at Churchill Downs.
- The Derby field was reduced to 18 horses after several scratches due to injuries and health concerns, including late withdrawals of Great White and The Puma shortly before the race.
- DeVaux expressed pride in being a role model for women in horse racing, emphasizing that her win demonstrates women can achieve anything they set their minds to in the sport.
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