How Golden Tempo trainer Cherie DeVaux made history with Kentucky Derby win
Golden Tempo trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. Here's what you need to know.
How Golden Tempo trainer Cherie DeVaux made history with Kentucky Derby win originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Winning the Kentucky Derby can be a life-changing moment for trainers, owners and jockeys, and that moment arrived for Golden Tempo's team on Saturday.
After spending most of the race behind the front of the pack, Golden Tempo went from an afterthought with 23-1 odds to a derby winner after surging to the front and pulling ahead in the final seconds. The win was the first at the Kentucky Derby for jockey Jose Ortiz, but it was a history-making moment for trainer Cherie DeVaux. GOLDEN TEMPO wins the Kentucky Derby!!!
Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby in its 152 year history. @reredevaux | @jose93_ortiz pic. twitter.
com/T8idZtUQzD ā America'sBestRacing (@ABRLive) May 2, 2026 Here's what you need to know about DeVaux after Golden Tempo's surprise win at Churchill Downs. MORE: Full results from 2026 Kentucky Derby Who is Cherie DeVaux? DeVaux saw herself rocket to prominence at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday after Golden Tempo came from behind to win the race.