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DeVaux makes history with Kentucky Derby victory
Key takeaways
- Cherie De Vaux has gone from riding out at Churchill Downs to training the winner of the Kentucky Derby, which is run at the racecourse
- Cherie De Vaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby as Golden Tempo surged from last place to triumph by a neck at Churchill Downs.
- Jockey Joe Ortiz urged the 23-1 shot past 4-1 favourite Renegade - ridden by his brother Irad Ortiz Jr - on the line in a breathtaking finish, while Ocelli was third in the 152nd edition of the race.
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Cherie De Vaux has gone from riding out at Churchill Downs to training the winner of the Kentucky Derby, which is run at the racecourse
Cherie De Vaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby as Golden Tempo surged from last place to triumph by a neck at Churchill Downs.
Jockey Joe Ortiz urged the 23-1 shot past 4-1 favourite Renegade - ridden by his brother Irad Ortiz Jr - on the line in a breathtaking finish, while Ocelli was third in the 152nd edition of the race.
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