Golden Tempo shocked the racing world after storming from the back of the pack to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby at 23-1 odds in a dramatic finish that instantly became one of the biggest upsets in recent Derby history.
But for many people, the bigger story was the woman behind the horse.
Cherie DeVaux reportedly became the first female trainer ever to win the Kentucky Derby in the event’s 152-year history — a milestone moment in one of the most tradition-heavy sports in America.

Golden Tempo paid $48.24 on a $2 win ticket and narrowly edged out favorite Renegade in a photo-worthy finish that had fans stunned. What looked impossible just minutes earlier suddenly became racing history.
The Derby has always been known for unpredictability, but this result felt different. A longshot horse. A historic breakthrough. And a finish almost nobody expected.
From outsider to legend in two minutes flat.
