Golden Tempo rally makes Cherie DeVaux first female trainer to win Kentucky Derby
Key takeaways
- LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cherie De Vaux made history Saturday as the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby when Golden Tempo rallied from far back to capture the race over Renegade at Churchill Downs.
- “I don’t even have any words right now,” DeVaux said on NBC. “So, so, so happy for Golden Tempo. [Jockey] Jose [Ortiz] did a wonderful job, masterful job.
- “I’m glad I could be representative of all women everywhere, that we can do anything we set our minds to.”
Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose Ortiz, wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday in Louisville, Ky. (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press) By Jay Posner May 2, 2026 4:27 PM PT 1 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cherie De Vaux made history Saturday as the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby when Golden Tempo rallied from far back to capture the race over Renegade at Churchill Downs.
“I don’t even have any words right now,” DeVaux said on NBC. “So, so, so happy for Golden Tempo. [Jockey] Jose [Ortiz] did a wonderful job, masterful job. He has had so much faith in this horse.