Who is Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby?

Author: Anushe EngineerPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: United States
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Who is Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby?

Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo, who triumphed on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Despite odds of 24-1, Golden Tempo made a spectacular comeback to win the race. DeVaux, 44 years old and from Saratoga Springs, New York, began her training career in 2018 and has since achieved over 300 victories.

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