Cherie DeVaux Makes History as First Female Kentucky Derby Trainer

Jockey Jose Ortiz guided Golden Tempo from the back of the pack to secure a dramatic victory at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The 23-1 longshot surged ahead in the final moments to claim the crown, marking a monumental achievement for the DeVaux stable. noplasticplease.life

The win is a historic milestone for Cherie DeVaux, a 44-year-old native of Saratoga Springs, New York, who only launched her own stable in 2018. Her husband, David Ingordo, is also a trainer, and this victory cements DeVaux's place in racing history against a field of legendary trainers.