Who is Cherie DeVaux? Meet the first woman to train the Kentucky Derby winner

Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — History was made at the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose Ortiz and trained by Cherie DeVaux, won the Kentucky Derby. 

DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race after Jena Antonucci with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont Stakes, according to the Associated Press. She won the Derby in her first opportunity, eight years since starting her own stable.

“I don’t even have any words right now,” DeVaux said. “I just can’t. Just

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