Golden Tempo Wins 2026 Kentucky Derby, Cherie DeVaux Makes History as First Female Trainer
Kentucky derby 2026 results, winners, pay out purse: All about golden tempo horse who won at Churchill Downs as woman trainer Cherie DeVaux creates history
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Golden Tempo triumphed at the 2026 Kentucky Derby, held at Churchill Downs, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Derby winner. The horse, ridden by Jose Ortiz, won a purse of $3.1 million at odds of 23-1. DeVaux's victory marks a significant milestone in horse racing history.
- 01Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
- 02Golden Tempo won with a purse of $3.1 million.
- 03Jose Ortiz rode Golden Tempo to victory, marking his first Derby win in 11 attempts.
- 04Renegade and Ocelli finished second and third, earning $1 million and $500,000 respectively.
- 05DeVaux is only the second female trainer to win a Triple Crown race.
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Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, marking a historic moment as DeVaux became the first woman to train a Derby winner. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo came from behind to secure victory at odds of 23-1 and claimed a purse of $3.1 million. DeVaux's achievement is significant, as she is only the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race, following Jena Antonucci's success with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont Stakes. The race saw 18 horses compete after Great White was scratched just before the event due to an incident in the paddock. Renegade finished second, earning $1 million, while Ocelli, a longshot, took third place with a prize of $500,000. DeVaux expressed pride in being a role model for women in the sport, emphasizing that women can achieve anything they set their minds to.
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DeVaux's historic win may inspire more women to pursue careers in horse training and related fields, potentially increasing female representation in the sport.
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