#Cherie Devaux

Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner when Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack Saturday to make history for her.👏 Her family shared this hilarious video of her before the race, jamming out to “I’m Gonna Be” by The Proclaimers.😆 “It really is an honour to be able to be that person for other women or other little girls to look up to,” DeVaux said. “You can dream big, and you can pivot. You can come from one place and make yourself a part of history.” 🎥: @adriannedevaux3 #kentuckyderby #derby #kentucky #racing #cheriedevaux

As we wait and see if Golden Tempo will run in the Preakness, his trainer Cherie DeVaux defends the rigorous schedule of the Triple Crown. The Preakness is two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. Many horses that ran in the Derby are starting to skip out on the 2nd leg, because of the short recovery time. But DeVaux believes it still can be done with the right horse. #horseracing #thoroughbreds #triplecrown #cheriedevaux #goldentempo

Cherie DeVaux walked into Churchill Downs as a trainer. She left as the first woman in 152 years to win the Kentucky Derby. Her horse, Golden Tempo — a 23-1 long shot — rallied from the back of the pack and surged down the stretch at Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2, 2026, edging out the morning-line favorite by a neck in 2:02.27. Jockey Jose Ortiz, who'd gone 0-for-10 at the Derby before this, finally got his win too. DeVaux started her own stable just eight years ago. The sport hasn't looked the same since Saturday. Head to the link in bio for the full story. Follow @cruxbuzz_official for more. This post is for informational and educational purposes only. If you think any of the material in this post shouldn't be here, just inform us and we'll act promptly. #KentuckyDerby #GoldenTempo #CherieDeVaux #KentuckyDerby2026 #RunForTheRoses WomenInSports HistoryMade HorseRacing JoseOrtiz ChurchillDowns DerbyWinner FirstWoman Sports CruxBuzz

Golden Tempo went from LAST PLACE to winning the 2026 Kentucky Derby. Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to ever win the Derby. History was made yesterday. 🌹🏇 Learn more and view the full 3D horse inside at insidetheequine.com #KentuckyDerby2026 #GoldenTempo #CherieDeVaux #JoseOrtiz #InsideTheEquine

Congratulations @reredevaux on being the First Female to Win the @kentuckyderby 152 you’re So Much Fun #JESUS #GOD #cheriedevaux #kentuckyderby #derby152

🏆FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY… Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby as Golden Tempo glided through the finish line for the win at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Read DeVaux's full story on LEX18.com. #KentuckyDerby152 #KentuckyNews #CherieDeVaux #LEX18

Cherie DeVaux is the FIRST FEMALE trainer in Kentucky Derby history (152 years) to win and it was a pearl clencher… Golden Tempo won by a neck but finished in first place #cherieDevaux #GoldenTempo #Kentuckyderby #horserace #firstplace

In a landmark moment for horse racing, 44 year old trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman ever to train a Kentucky Derby winner after her horse Golden Tempo claimed victory at the 152nd Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs in Louisville on May 2. Golden Tempo shocked the racing world by winning at 23-1 odds, finishing the prestigious 1¼ mile race in 2:02.27. The victory also marked the first Kentucky Derby title for jockey Jose Ortiz, adding another Triple Crown milestone to his career after previous wins at the Belmont Stakes and Preakness Stakes. Following the emotional win, DeVaux expressed pride not just for herself but for women everywhere, saying she hoped her achievement would inspire others to believe they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. The historic moment is especially significant considering only 19 women have ever trained horses in Kentucky Derby history. Before DeVaux, the closest a female trainer came to victory was Shelley Riley, whose horse finished second in 1992. Originally from Saratoga Springs, New York, DeVaux comes from a racing family background. She initially pursued a medical career before shifting paths to horse training. After years working under respected trainers Chuck Simon and Chad Brown, she earned her trainer’s license in 2018 and secured her first win in 2019. DeVaux has often said she doesn’t want to be defined solely as a female trainer, but she recognizes the impact of her success. Her victory stands as a powerful reminder that barriers in sports continue to be broken. #KentuckyDerby #CherieDeVaux #GoldenTempo

Turns out avoiding Organic Chemistry can lead to making sports history! 😉👏 Before becoming the first woman trainer to ever win the Kentucky Derby, Cherie DeVaux was pre-med and planning to become a physical therapist. Instead, she took a chance on the racetrack, and just became one of the coolest stories in sports with 23-1 long shot Golden Tempo. 🤩🐎🏆 Head to our story for Five Fun Facts about @reredevaux. #womeninsports #cheriedevaux #kentuckyderby #herstorymakers #fangirlnation

In case you missed this moment- speaking on behalf of women out there- this gives us chill bumps and tears every time we watch it! What a memorable and historic moment at the Kentucky Derby 🐎✨ For over 150 years, this legendary race has been one of the most watched events in the world—and now, history was made as Cherie DeVaux became one of the first female trainers to reach this level of victory. A moment that goes far beyond the finish line. Here at AG Women Connect, we see you 💙 We celebrate the women who set no limits, who lead with faith, and who hold onto hope while accomplishing big things in every arena of life. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13 ✨ When Cherie spoke about representing women everywhere, it echoed the heart of so many—this wasn’t just a win in Kentucky, it was a win for women everywhere who dare to believe and break barriers. And of course, congratulations to the incredible horse Golden Tempo and entire team behind this unforgettable achievement 🏆 #KentuckyDerby #CherieDeVaux #AGWomenConnect #WomenInAg #FaithAndLeadership #Philippians413 #BreakingBarriers #WomenWhoInspire #HistoryMade

This weekend at Churchill Downs, history finally cracked open. And so did the cosmos.🔥🐎 Cherie DeVaux became the first woman in the 152-year history of the Kentucky Derby to train the winning horse. And her horse, Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, ran the race in DEAD LAST. Nineteenth out of nineteen. Then SHE (yes the horse was the only female on the field!!) found a gear nobody saw coming, swept past the entire field down the stretch, and crossed the wire by a neck. Cherie spent over a decade as an assistant trainer before betting on herself in 2018 and opening her own stable with just eight horses. This was her very first Derby starter. Her first one. And she won the whole thing. When she stood in the winner’s circle, she didn’t make it about being a woman. She just said, “We can do anything we set our minds to.” For the last six months, I have been telling my community that 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, is OUR YEAR. The year of female leadership. The year of female entrepreneurship. The year of the bold, devoted, untamed feminine. The year we stop waiting and start crossing finish lines. And then this happened. In the literal Year of the Fire Horse, a woman wins the Kentucky Derby for the first time ever, with a horse who was running last. You cannot script this. The cosmos are screaming. This is what tenacity looks like. This is what devotion looks like. The decade of grinding nobody clapped for. The dream that took eight years to arrive at the starting gate. The longshot that runs from last to first because someone refused to stop believing in her. Look at her face crossing that finish line. Hugging the women she loves. Crying…. THIS is what winning looks like when women refuse to let go of each other. The Fire Horse is here. She is fast, fierce and on fire. Do not take this year for granted. Do not give up on your dream. Your stretch run is coming, sister. We can do anything we set our minds to. 🔥🐎 #kentuckyderby #cheriedevaux #yearofthehorse #firehorse

Last night at Churchill Downs, history finally cracked open. And so did the cosmos.🔥🐎 Cherie DeVaux became the first woman in the 152-year history of the Kentucky Derby to train the winning horse. And her horse, Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, ran the race in DEAD LAST. Nineteenth out of nineteen. Then SHE (yes the horse was the only female on the field!!) found a gear nobody saw coming, swept past the entire field down the stretch, and crossed the wire by a neck. Cherie spent over a decade as an assistant trainer before betting on herself in 2018 and opening her own stable with just eight horses. This was her very first Derby starter. Her first one. And she won the whole thing. When she stood in the winner’s circle, she didn’t make it about being a woman. She just said, “We can do anything we set our minds to.” For the last six months, I have been telling my community that 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, is OUR YEAR. The year of female leadership. The year of female entrepreneurship. The year of the bold, devoted, untamed feminine. The year we stop waiting and start crossing finish lines. And then this happened. In the literal Year of the Fire Horse, a woman wins the Kentucky Derby for the first time ever, with a horse who was running last. You cannot script this. The cosmos are screaming. This is what tenacity looks like. This is what devotion looks like. The decade of grinding nobody clapped for. The dream that took eight years to arrive at the starting gate. The longshot that runs from last to first because someone refused to stop believing in her. Look at her face crossing that finish line. Hugging the women she loves. Crying…. THIS is what winning looks like when women refuse to let go of each other. The Fire Horse is here. She is fast, fierce and on fire. Do not take this year for granted. Do not give up on your dream. Your stretch run is coming, sister. We can do anything we set our minds to. 🔥🐎 #kentuckyderby #cheriedevaux #yearofthehorse #firehorse