"Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown."
"DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race after Jena Antonucci with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont Stakes."
"During the week, DeVaux shifted from downplaying what it would mean to be the first woman to train a Derby winner to understanding she's a role model to girls."
"Jockey Jose Ortiz showed off the riding prowess that has made him so successful at Churchill Downs in recent days to win the Derby for the first time."
Golden Tempo triumphed in the Kentucky Derby, marking a historic win for Cherie DeVaux as the first female trainer of a Derby winner. DeVaux is only the second woman to win any Triple Crown race, following Jena Antonucci's victory in the 2023 Belmont Stakes. This win comes in DeVaux's first Derby attempt, eight years after establishing her stable. Jockey Jose Ortiz achieved his first Derby win after 11 attempts, finishing ahead of his brother Irad, who rode Renegade. The race featured 18 horses after a late scratch.
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