First Female Derby Winner Eyes Belmont

Cherie DeVaux, the trailblazing female trainer who stunned the racing world by winning the Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo, is now aiming for history again at the Belmont Stakes. After a 22-year journey—from hot walker to assistant trainer to solo owner—she’s built her legacy on grit, patience, and a deep love for the daily rhythm of horse training. Her breakthrough came after 11 months and eight horses, culminating in that electric Derby win that left her “blacking out” with joy. But DeVaux keeps her feet firmly on the ground, back at work the day after the victory. Now, with Golden Tempo set to run from post 9 at 7:04 PM Saturday, she’s chasing another win—not just for the trophy, but to prove her place in a sport that’s long been male-dominated. Nine-to-two odds? She’s ready to make them look small. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1d206cd7c01579a