Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday evening at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to win this prestigious race.
Key Takeaways
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday evening at Churchill Downs, making trainer Cherie DeVaux the first woman to win this prestigious race. The victory came as a long shot with 30-1 odds against 17 challengers. Jockey Jose Ortiz secured his first Kentucky Derby win in his 11th attempt.
- Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby with 30-1 odds, making trainer Cherie DeVaux the first woman to win this race
- Renegade finished second and Ocelli was third in the Kentucky Derby
- Jockey Jose Ortiz secured his first Kentucky Derby victory after 11 attempts, beating his brother Irad who rode Renegade
- The event drew over 150,000 spectators with high-priced seats and suites at Churchill Downs
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High ConsensusAll 10 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tempo Odds | Broad Agreement | 30-1 long shot | |
| Number Of Challengers | Broad Agreement | 17 horses in the field | |
| Jockey Jose Ortiz Win | Broad Agreement | First Kentucky Derby victory for Jose Ortiz after 11 attempts. | |
| Cherie Devaux Historical Achievement | Broad Agreement | Cherie DeVaux is the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner. | |
| Purse Amount | Broad Agreement | $5 million total purse, with $3.1 million for the winner |
Golden Tempo Odds
Broad Agreement30-1 long shot
Number Of Challengers
Broad Agreement17 horses in the field
Jockey Jose Ortiz Win
Broad AgreementFirst Kentucky Derby victory for Jose Ortiz after 11 attempts.
Cherie Devaux Historical Achievement
Broad AgreementCherie DeVaux is the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
Purse Amount
Broad Agreement$5 million total purse, with $3.1 million for the winner
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The victory came with Golden Tempo entering the race as a long shot with 30-1 odds and defeating a field of 17 challengers. Renegade finished second, and Ocelli was third in the Kentucky Derby.
Cherie DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race after Jena Antonucci with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont Stakes. Jockey Jose Ortiz won his first Kentucky Derby in his 11th attempt, beating his brother Irad who rode Renegade.
The event drew over 150,000 spectators to Churchill Downs, where seats at a table above the track cost approximately $16,800 and private turf suites started at $280,000. DeVaux expressed her excitement after the win, stating that she was glad to represent all women everywhere.
The Kentucky Derby featured a total purse of $5 million with the winner taking home $3.1 million. Other notable races included the $1 million Grade I Churchill Downs Stakes and the $750,000 Grade II Pat Day Mile.
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