Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo just broke a 152-year-old Derby record
TL;DR
Golden Tempo has made history by becoming the first horse trained by a female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, breaking a 152-year-old record. The horse completed the race in just under 2:02.07.
Key points
- Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby
- First female trainer to win is Cherie DeVaux
- Race completed in under 2:02.07
- Historic win after 152 years
- Jockey Jose Ortiz rode Golden Tempo
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For the first time in the Kentucky Derby's 152-year history a female trainer has won. Golden Tempo and jockey Jose Ortiz made history for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Golden Tempo rushed from behind and completed the 1 1/4 mile run in just under 2:02.07 to become the 152nd winner.
âI donât really look at it as male versus female,â DeVaux told LEX18. âI just try to do the best I can, but in the back of my mind, just to be a strong role model.â
She said going into the race it was her biggest goal in life to win the Kentucky Derby. Today she accomplished just that.
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Q&A
Who is the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby?
Cherie DeVaux is the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with her horse Golden Tempo.
What record did Golden Tempo break at the Kentucky Derby?
Golden Tempo broke a 152-year-old record by becoming the first horse trained by a female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
How fast did Golden Tempo complete the Kentucky Derby?
Golden Tempo completed the Kentucky Derby in just under 2:02.07.
