Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby with a time of 2:02.27, finishing ahead of Renegade. The article explores the origin of the horse's name.
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Golden Tempo is the winner of the 152nd Kentucky Derby, after finishing the race in 2:02.27 — ahead of second-place Renegade.
Here's what to know about the winning horse.
Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
Golden Tempo is named after his dam, Carrumba, whose name is also inspired by a dance term.
Jose Ortiz is Golden Tempo's jockey. He’s 0 for 10 in the Derby, his best finish coming with Good Magic (second) in 2018.
His older brother, Irad Ortiz Jr., is also a jockey for another horse that was in the race today, Renegade, who came in second place.
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2026 Kentucky Derby trainer Cherie DeVaux working April 27, 2026 on the backside of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. She has Golden Tempo in the 152nd Kentucky Derby May 2, 2026.
Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby 152 with a time of 2:02.27.
Golden Tempo was ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz.
Renegade finished in second place behind Golden Tempo.
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Cherie DeVaux is Golden Tempo's trainer. She is now the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
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Phipps Stable (Daisy Phipps Pulito); St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola) own Golden Tempo. Phipps Stable is 0 for 1 in the Derby, finishing 17th with Dynamic One in 2021. St. Elias is 1 for 5 in the Derby, winning with Always Dreaming in 2017.
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Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L Ortiz, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026
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Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
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Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
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Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
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Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
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Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L Ortiz, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026
The first place winner of Kentucky Derby 152 receives $3.1 million. Of that, 80% goes to the owners, while 10% goes to the trainer and the final 10% goes to the jockey.
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