Who is Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby?
Summary
Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby when her horse, Golden Tempo, won the race at Churchill Downs. The horse came from behind to win by a neck in front of over 150,000 spectators on a cool day in Louisville, Kentucky.Key Facts
- Cherie DeVaux is 44 years old and from Saratoga Springs, New York.
- She started training horses solo in 2018 and earned her first win in 2019.
- Before the Derby win, she had more than 300 career victories.
- Golden Tempo won at odds of 24-1, coming from behind to win by a neck.
- The Kentucky Derby is the first race in the Triple Crown series of horse races.
- DeVaux was only the 18th woman to train a horse in the Derby’s 152-year history.
- She hopes her win inspires other women and girls to pursue their dreams.
- DeVaux credits her family and husband for supporting her training career.
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