On May 2, Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to train a winner at the Kentucky Derby when her horse, Golden Tempo, clinched victory in the 152nd Run for the Roses. DeVaux, 44, watched the race from the sidelines, visibly emotional as she celebrated the win. Golden Tempo, a longshot at 23-1 odds, triumphed with jockey Jose Ortiz, who secured his first Kentucky Derby win as well. DeVaux's journey in horse racing began in Saratoga Springs, New York, where she was raised in a racing family. Initially pursuing a medical career at SUNY Albany, she returned to the racetrack after encouragement from her husband, bloodstock agent David Ingordo. DeVaux's victory is particularly significant as only 18 horses in Derby history have been trained by women, with the previous best finish by a female trainer being second place in 1992. This win positions DeVaux as only the second female trainer to win a Triple Crown race, joining Jena Antonucci, who won the 2023 Belmont Stakes.