No female trainer had ever won the Kentucky Derby until 2026, especially since only 18 women had trained horses that even ...
Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux grew up around horses, but she initially pursued an unrelated career track.
Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby when 23-1 long shot Golden Tempo surged from last to first in the 152nd running at Churchill Downs. Jockey Jose Ortiz guided the ...