Derby-winning trainer hopes more women will succeed after historic win
Summary
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner when her horse Golden Tempo won the race. She hopes her win will encourage more women to work in horse racing training.Key Facts
- Cherie DeVaux trained Golden Tempo, who won the Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026.
- She is the first female trainer to have a winning horse in the history of the Kentucky Derby.
- Only 17 women before her have trained horses that ran in the Derby.
- DeVaux has been training horses on her own for eight years.
- Before becoming a trainer, she studied pre-med and physical therapy in college.
- Golden Tempo came from behind during the race to win.
- DeVaux wants her success to inspire more women and girls to enter the horse racing industry.
- The next major race, the Preakness Stakes, will take place on May 16, and participation by Golden Tempo depends on the horse’s condition.
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