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Golden Tempo surges late to win Kentucky Derby

The Japan Times·No Author·6 months ago
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Louisville, Kentucky – Golden Tempo roared home to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to capture the iconic race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

"I don't even have any words right now, I just can't," an emotional DeVaux told broadcaster NBC as she made her way toward the winner's circle. "I'm just so, so happy for Golden Tempo."

Jockey Jose Ortiz guided Golden Tempo's late surge and held off his brother, Irad Ortiz Jr., who was aboard early favorite Renegade, to seize his first Kentucky Derby victory in his 11th start.

Renegade finished second by a neck, and Ocelli, a 70-1 shot who was a late addition to the field after multiple scratches, was third.

"Jose did a wonderful job, masterful job of getting him there," DeVaux said. "He was so far out of it. He has had so much faith in this horse."

DeVaux is just the second female trainer to saddle a winner in any of U.S.…

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