Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby in historic triumph for trainer DeVaux

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Golden Tempo wins the 152nd Kentucky Derby, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to achieve this feat. Jockey Jose Ortiz secured his first Derby victory, finishing ahead of Renegade and Ocelli.

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Golden Tempo wins the 152nd Kentucky Derby
Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win
Jockey Jose Ortiz achieves his first Derby victory
Renegade finishes second, Ocelli third
Race start delayed due to Great White incident

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Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby (Rob Carr) (Rob Carr/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP) Golden Tempo roared home to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman trainer to capture the iconic race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. "I don't even have any words right now, I just can't," an emotional DeVaux told broadcaster NBC as she made her way toward the winner's circle. "I'm just so, so happy for Golden Tempo." Jockey Jose Ortiz guided Golden Tempo's late surge and held off his brother, Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard early favorite Renegade, to seize his first Kentucky Derby victory in his 11th start. Renegade finished second by a neck and Ocelli, a 70-1 shot who was a late addition to the field after multiple scratches, was third. "Jose did a wonderful job, masterful job of getting him there," DeVaux said. "He was so far out of it. He has had so much faith in this horse." DeVaux is just the second female trainer to saddle a winner in any of US flat racing's Triple Crown races after Jena Antonucci with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont Stakes. She won the Derby in her first opportunity. "I'm glad I can be representative of women everywhere," she said. "We can do anything we set our minds to." The start of the race was delayed slightly when Great White reared and flipped on his side going into the starting gate. He was the second race-day scratch in the $5 million, 1 1/4-mile race, which originally was set for a field of 20 but went off with 18 runners. bb/js

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Who is the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby?

Cherie DeVaux is the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.

What were the finishing positions of the top horses in the 152nd Kentucky Derby?

Golden Tempo finished first, Renegade second by a neck, and Ocelli third.

How did the start of the Kentucky Derby get delayed?

The start was delayed when Great White reared and flipped on his side going into the starting gate.

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby in historic triumph for trainer DeVaux

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