Woman Trainer's Derby Win

0:00On May 3rd, history was made at the Kentucky Derby when 44-year-old Sherry DeVoe became the first woman to train a winner. Her horse, Golden Tempo, crossed the finish line first, and the 150-second run for the roses on May 2nd at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The long shot paid off at 23-1 odds, shocking the racing world. Jockey, Jose, or T's rode Golden Temple to Victory in a time of 2 minutes, 2.27 seconds, for the one and a quarter mile track. This marked Ortiz's first derby win, completing his sweep of all three triple crown races after previous triumphs in the Belmont and Preakness. Renegade took second with Ortiz's brother aboard, while Ocele grabbed third. DeVoe was overcome, with emotion trackside, surrounded by family including her nephew, tears flowing as she praised Ortiz's masterful ride, and celebrated Golden Tempo. She sees her win as proof that women can achieve anything they set their minds to, inspiring

1:00girls and women everywhere in a sport long dominated by. Men, only 19 horses in derby history had women trainers before this, with the best prior finish a second place back in 1992. DeVoe's feet is the second triple crown race won by a female trainer, following Jenna Antonucci's Belmont victory last year. From her roots near Saratoga Springs in New York, DeVoe ditched Med School for racing, a printist under top trainers, and earned her license in. 2018. She's proud to blaze this trail without making gender, her whole story, but knows it'll motivate the next generation to chase their dreams on the track. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending. I'm Corey with The Story.