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Derby-winning trainer hopes more women will succeed after historic win
TL;DR
Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo's victory. She hopes this achievement will inspire more women to succeed in horse training.
Key points
- Cherie DeVaux is the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
- Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby under her training.
- Only 17 other women have trained horses in the Derby before her.
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Cherie DeVaux on making history with Golden Tempo's Kentucky Derby win 07:07
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history over the weekend after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo's come-from-behind victory at the Run for the Roses.
"I've always just said I'm a horse trainer that happens to be female," DeVaux told CBS News on Monday.
Only 17 other women have trained horses who ran in the Derby, most recently in 2021. Now that one has made it to the winner's circle, DeVaux hopes more will follow.
"It's an honor, honestly, to just be that person that other women, young girls can look up to," DeVaux said. "You know, we are underrepresented in the industry, and I'm not sure why, but hopefully that changes."
Golden Tempo's trainer Cherie DeVaux kisses the trophy after the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. / Credit: Matt Stone/USA Today Network via Imagn Images
DeVaux wasn't always on a path that headed toward the winner's circle at Churchill Downs, the Derby's home. In college, she was pre-med and studied to become a physical therapist.
Q&A
Who is Cherie DeVaux and what historic achievement did she accomplish?
Cherie DeVaux is a horse trainer who became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo's victory.
How many women have trained horses in the Kentucky Derby before Cherie DeVaux?
Before Cherie DeVaux, only 17 other women had trained horses that ran in the Kentucky Derby.
What does Cherie DeVaux hope for the future of women in horse training?
Cherie DeVaux hopes that her historic win will encourage more women to pursue success in horse training.
