Cherie DeVaux made history at Churchill Downs, becoming the first female trainer to capture the Kentucky Derby. Her 23‑1 longshot, Golden Tempo, surged from last place to win by a neck, edging the 4‑1 favourite Renegade as Joe Ortiz urged the colt home in a breathless finish in front of a roaring crowd during the 152nd running.

Renegade, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., drifted 15 lengths back midway, attempting a rare inside‑gate victory not seen in four decades. With half a mile left on the track's 1¼‑mile distance, Golden Tempo slipped from the rear of the 18‑horse field, unleashed a final drive and posted a time of 2:02.27. DeVaux, who started as an exercise rider 22 years ago, said she never imagined standing atop the winner’s circle.

Ortiz followed his Derby triumph with a Kentucky Oaks win aboard Always A Runner, joining a select group of nine jockeys to claim both races in the same season. The double, achieved on his eighth Derby ride, underscores his versatility and cements a memorable spring campaign for the Ortiz family, adding to the Ortiz legacy while DeVaux’s breakthrough may inspire more women to pursue top‑level training roles.