Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026. This victory marks a historic moment as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win this prestigious race.
Golden Tempo finished with a time of 2:02.27. The horse had odds of 23-1, surprising many bettors.
Renegade took second place with odds of 5-1. Ocelli came in third at 70-1, while Chief Wallabee finished fourth with odds of 7-1.
Payouts for the race included:
- Golden Tempo paid $48.24 to win.
- The exacta (19/1) paid $278.86.
- The trifecta (19/1/22) paid $5,625.39.
- The superfecta (19/1/22/12) paid $94,489.95.
Great White was a late scratch before the race, which altered some pre-race strategies. Jockey Jose Ortiz rode Golden Tempo to victory, marking a significant achievement for DeVaux.
Cherie DeVaux expressed her emotions saying, “In the summer of 2017, I was really at a crossroads in life.” Her journey culminated in this remarkable win.
This historic victory highlights the growing presence of women in horse racing and challenges traditional norms within the sport.
