Golden Tempo, a 23-1 long shot, The 152nd Kentucky Derby Winner

Golden Tempo ridden by Jose Ortiz. photo usatoday.com

Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Golden Tempo, celebrates after becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby 2026. photo Andy Lyons, Getty Images (TNS)

Golden Tempo, a long shot 23-1, steals the spotlight at the 152nd Kentucky Derby🌹🏇
Ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz and trained by Cherie DeVaux, who makes history as the first female trainer to win the "Run for the Roses".

DeVaux also becomes just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race, following Jena Antonucci’s 2023 Belmont Stakes victory with Arcangelo.

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