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Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to win multiple Triple Crown races as Golden Tempo edged to victory in the Belmont Stakes (after winning the Kentucky Derby), skipping the Preakness due to timing and health considerations; the win marks a historic milestone for DeVaux and a notable achievement for women in horse racing, with the Saratoga Springs trainer celebrated in a race that featured a championship-driven late bid.
Golden Tempo, fresh off his Kentucky Derby win, edged Commandment by 1¼ lengths to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, with Jose Ortiz aboard for trainer Cherie DeVaux. The victory makes DeVaux the first woman to win two Triple Crown races, and it marked the second straight year a Derby winner has captured Belmont after skipping the Preakness.
Cherie DeVaux becomes the Kentucky Derby’s first female winning trainer, steering 23-1 underdog Golden Tempo to a dramatic late surge in her Derby debut, while managing intense media attention and setting up a Belmont Stakes bid as she continues to run her barn.
Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo, a historic breakthrough earned through years of hard work in a male-dominated sport, guided by meticulous planning and a focus on merit over gender.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo, but taxes will trim the $3.1 million first‑place purse. Both DeVaux and jockey Jose Ortiz are entitled to 10% of the winnings ($310,000 each); after deductions, Ortiz’s take‑home is about $208,320 post‑tax, while DeVaux would receive about $297,600 after taxes. The historic victory is celebrated, but the prize money is noticeably reduced by taxation.
Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, guiding Golden Tempo to a neck victory with jockey Jose Ortiz. The historic win helped NBC and Peacock average a record 19.6 million viewers for the Derby, peaking at 24.4 million, boosted by enhanced pre-show coverage and backstories about key figures in the racing world; NBC Sports has regularly drawn large Derby audiences, with more coverage continuing into the Preakness Stakes.
Golden Tempo surged to an upset victory at Churchill Downs to win the Kentucky Derby, making trainer Cherie DeVaux the first woman to win the Derby; a post-win photo shows the horse resting in his stall, and DeVaux has not yet decided whether Golden Tempo will run in the Preakness on May 16.
Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, charged from last to win the Kentucky Derby, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Derby winner. Jockey Jose Ortiz edged past his brother Irad Ortiz Jr. as the horse closed strongly; DeVaux says the horse comes first and will decide on the Preakness based on health, with a potential Belmont return linked to her Saratoga roots.
Golden Tempo wins the Kentucky Derby from post 16, while Renegade from post 1 suffers a rough start and comes up just short, keeping the Derby’s ongoing inner-post curse (41 straight losses for post 1 since Ferdinand in 1986) alive. The piece also notes Oaks’ primetime move boosting wagering to a record level, Donna Brothers’ 26-year NBC stint ending with this Derby, and a potential redemption for Renegade at the Belmont Stakes, with Ocelli’s maiden-era near-upset underscoring the race’s unpredictability.
Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby as Golden Tempo storms from dead last to a neck victory under Jose Ortiz, a historic feat born of faith, mentorship, and a lifelong commitment to racing.
Golden Tempo rallied from last to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, giving Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the race; Renegade finished second and Ocelli third, with the complete order of finish and payouts—highlighted by a $1 Super High Five worth $1,777,720—detailed in the report.
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, with day-after photos showing trainer Cherie DeVaux celebrating with the horse, the rose blanket laid outside its stall, and affectionate moments as DeVaux and Golden Tempo are photographed post-race.
Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose Ortiz, pulled off an upset to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Derby winner. The 24-1 colt overcame a slow start to surge from the back and edge Renegade by a neck, with Ocelli third, in front of a 150,000-strong crowd. DeVaux, 44, a Saratoga Springs native who started her solo training operation in 2018, has since racked up hundreds of wins, and she cried with joy, saying the historic victory can inspire other women to dream big and pursue their goals in racing.
Former pro golfer Paige Spiranac teased a steamy floral sundress in a social post about the Kentucky Derby, while Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux and ridden by Jose Ortiz, won the Derby—DeVaux becoming only the second female trainer to win a Triple Crown race. Spiranac said she was missing this year’s race but hopes to attend next year, with Saratoga Springs highlighted as a hometown hub for such historic moments.
Golden Tempo, a 23-1 outsider, surged from last to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby by a neck over Renegade in 2:02.27 at Churchill Downs, with Ocelli third. Jockey Joe Ortiz rode Golden Tempo and later won the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, while Irad Ortiz Jr. rode Renegade. DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Derby, capping a historic milestone in American racing.