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Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux and ridden by Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs, becoming the first-ever female-trained winner of the race. . #kentuckyderby #kentucky #derby #kentuckyderby2026

I was NOT prepared to cry this much! Im not the biggest fan of animal racing…BUT…The Kentucky Derby & its boys club, just got owned with its FIRST FEMALE TRAINER winner in 152 years. It’s rare a historically significant moment takes place & it’s something so INCREDIBLY POSITIVE, opposed to the ever so often traumatic or infuriating moments. Cherie DeVaux cheered on her jockey, José, the entire time. She already knew what her horse was capable of. She trained a damn champion. It was up to José. Who does José blast by in the final stretch? HIS BROTHER. She treasures her animal in a way thats so relatable to someone like me, who hasn’t been blessed with a life of motherhood. Instead, our love & affection is directed towards OUR “horses”. (They’re Great Danes) THANK YOU FOR SHATTERING ANOTHER LAYER OF THAT GLASS CEILING, @reredevaux Im gonna blame hormones for this happy tear meltdown. 🏇 #kentuckyderby #historyhasbeenmade #StepToTheSideFellas #GoldenTempo #myHorsesCanGivePaw

Consider that glass ceiling broken. Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby 🏆 All the love for her Derby winner, Golden Tempo. . . . #kentuckyderby #history #derby

🌹History Made at the Kentucky Derby🌹 What a race! 🏇 With odds at 23:1, Golden Tempo came from the back and… ✨ Golden Tempo takes the win ✨ Cherie Devaux becomes the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby ✨ José Ortiz sweeps the weekend—winning both the Oaks and the Derby; crosses finish line just in front of his brother. #kentuckyderby

🐎 On May 2, 2026, Cherie DeVaux became the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby in its 152-year history. Her horse, Golden Tempo, wasn’t the favorite. At 23-1 odds, few expected the win. But with jockey José Ortiz in the saddle, Golden Tempo surged down the final stretch at Churchill Downs, crossing the finish line in 2:02.27. For over a century, women have trained Derby horses but never claimed the title. Only 19 horses trained by women had even entered the race before this. The closest finish came decades ago. Until now. It’s a breakthrough in one of the most tradition-bound, male-dominated sports in the world. 🎥: @americasbestracing

Kentucky Derby 2026 🌹 Golden Tempo Winner & Renegade Second! @kentuckyderby Credits 🌹 #horse #champion #kentuckyderby #sports #reelinstagram

When You Don’t Give Up! 🐎🔥🥲🥇🏆 #cheriedevaux #kentuckyderby #derby152 #goldentempo #joseortiz

The reaction from Cherie Devaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby 🐎 #Kentucky #derby #horses #kentuckyderby

🌹 GOLDEN TEMPO MAKES KENTUCKY DERBY HISTORY The 152nd Kentucky Derby gave us one of those moments you know people will talk about for years. Golden Tempo, sitting at 23-1 odds, came from dead last to first and stormed down the outside to win at Churchill Downs. That alone would have been wild enough. But this win was historic on multiple levels. Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to ever win the Kentucky Derby, breaking through on racing’s biggest stage and creating a moment that goes far beyond the finish line. Golden Tempo also became just the second horse ever to win from the No. 19 post position, joining I’ll Have Another from 2012. And the jockey storyline was just as special. Jose Ortiz picked up his first Kentucky Derby win, finishing ahead of his brother Irad Ortiz, marking the first brother pairing to finish first and second in Derby history. From 38-1 longshots setting the pace early to a 70-1 horse making a late run, this Derby had chaos written all over it. Then Golden Tempo came flying. Last to first. History made. Roses earned. That is why they call it the most exciting two minutes in sports. 🌹🐎🔥 #KentuckyDerby #GoldenTempo #ChurchillDowns #DerbyDay #HorseRacing #KentuckySports #LouisvilleKY #CherieDeVaux #JoseOrtiz #RunForTheRoses #SportsHistory

It was a storybook ending to the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1)! Golden Tempo ran wide on the outside under Jose Ortiz to deliver a historic win for Cherie DeVaux to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1) for owners Phipps Stable & St. Elias Stable. Renegade ran second under Jose’s brother, Irad Ortiz Jr. #kentucky #kentuckyderby #goldentempo #horse

🏆 HISTORY MADE at the Kentucky Derby! For the first time in its 152-year history, Cherie DeVaux has become the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby — a breakthrough moment in the world of horse racing. Her horse, Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose Ortiz, surged ahead in a thrilling finish to claim victory at 23-1 odds, stunning fans and rewriting the record books. 🐎 The race wasn’t just about speed — it was about perseverance, belief, and breaking barriers in a sport traditionally dominated by men. 🎉 Emotional reactions poured in from the crowd as the historic win unfolded, marking a powerful milestone for women in sports and inspiring a new generation of athletes and trainers worldwide. 💬 This victory isn’t just a win — it’s a statement. #kentucky #derby #race #horseriding

For the first time in 152 years — HISTORY IS MADE!!! 🏆❤️ Trainer Cherie DeVaux watches as Golden Tempo and Jose Ortiz come flying home to win the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1. 🎥: Reaction footage owned by America’s Best Racing — contact for use.