Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, making history for its trainer
Summary
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, making its trainer, Cherie DeVaux, the first woman to win the Derby. Jockey Jose Ortiz rode Golden Tempo to victory in the race that started with 18 horses.Key Facts
- Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
- Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Derby winner.
- Golden Tempo had 30-1 odds before winning the 1 1/4 mile race.
- The horse finished ahead of Renegade (second) and Ocelli (third).
- Jockey Jose Ortiz won the Derby for the first time in his 11th attempt.
- Cherie DeVaux is only the 18th woman to train a horse in the Kentucky Derby.
- One horse, Great White, was scratched before the race for throwing its jockey.
- The Kentucky Derby is the first race in the Triple Crown series, followed by the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.