The win was historic. Here’s who crossed the finish line first.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first at the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
The win is historic, marking Cherie DeVaux as the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown. It is also jockey Jose Ortiz’s first Kentucky Derby win after 11 tries. He beat brother Irad, who rode Renegade, to that accomplishment.
Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo — who was at the back of the back early — charged down the stretch
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