Golden Tempo Wins Kentucky Derby, History Made

Golden Tempo Wins Kentucky Derby, History Made

From Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! by The Daily News Now!

May 2, 2026 · 1 min

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Golden Tempo wins the Kentucky Derby, marking a historic moment for women trainers and sibling rivalries.

Golden Tempo wins the Kentucky Derby, marking a historic moment for women trainers and sibling rivalries. Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman to train a Derby winner, while Jose Ortiz secures his first victory after eleven attempts. The purse remains at five million dollars, with Golden Tempo taking home three million one hundred thousand dollars. The victory sparks excitement for more diversity in horse racing. Five horses were scratched before the race, including Great White which had a dramatic last-second exit. Golden Tempo now aims for the Preakness, carrying the momentum into the Triple Crown trail. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/01d96c3e438d8d32

Topics covered

  • Kentucky Derby
  • women trainers
  • horse racing
  • sibling rivalries
  • Triple Crown

Keywords

  • Kentucky Derby
  • Cherie DeVaux
  • Jose Ortiz
  • Golden Tempo
  • horse racing
  • Triple Crown

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Organizations: Golden Tempo, Great White

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