05/03/2026
Congratulations Cherie! The struggle is real, the victory is sweet!
Born in Saratoga Springs, raised in barns, Cherie DeVaux opened her own stable in 2018.
On May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs, she made history🐎
With Golden Tempo 13th at the top of the stretch, she won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at 23-1.
The first woman ever to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
Barely able to find words after the race, she said:
"I don't even have any words right now. Just so, so happy for Golden Tempo. Jose did a masterful job of getting him there. He was so far out of it."
Then, to every woman watching:
"I'm glad I can be a representative of all women everywhere — we can do anything we set our minds to."
🌹 Cherie DeVaux | Kentucky Derby 2026