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Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby; Cherie DeVaux becomes first woman to train a Derby winner
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, under trainer Cherie DeVaux and jockey Jose Ortiz. The colt edged Renegade by a neck, with Ocelli third, Chief Wallabee fourth, and Danon Bourbon fifth. DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, and this was her inaugural Derby horse.
Why It Matters
The victory marks a historic milestone in horse racing as the first Derby win by a female trainer, highlighting progress in the sport and the competitive dynamics of the race.
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Article published reporting Golden Tempo's Kentucky Derby victory
May 3, 2026
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Kentucky Derby 152nd edition: Golden Tempo wins by neck
May 2, 2026
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, narrowly defeating Renegade by a neck. Trained by Cherie DeVaux and ridden by Jose Ortiz, the winner emerged from a field of 18. Ocelli finished third, 3/4 of a length behind Renegade; Chief Wallabee was fourth and Danon Bourbon fifth. Renegade had been the pre-race favorite, and Ortiz is the younger brother of Renegade’s jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. DeVaux’s victory marks the first Kentucky Derby win by a woman trainer, and this was her inaugural Derby horse.