NBC News Breaking News

Cherie DeVaux makes history in Kentucky Derby 2026

Who is Cherie DeVaux? Her horse Golden Tempo just won an historic Kentucky Derby

Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby when her Golden Tempo won the Run for the Roses Saturday. Jose Ortiz was the jockey.

· 36m

Kentucky Derby winner Cherie DeVaux bet on herself and won big

· 59m

Golden Tempo Takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux Becomes the 1st Woman to Train Its Winner

· 1h

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby, making Cherie DeVaux first woman to train the champion

Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.

· 48m

Kentucky Derby 2026 purse, payout: How much money winner Golden Tempo takes home?

· 55m

How Golden Tempo is related to Secretariat to lead to Kentucky Derby win

· 1h

How Golden Tempo trainer Cherie DeVaux made history with Kentucky Derby win

Her stable brought in $10.2 million in 2024 as she started to earn victories in Grade 1 races, and six different horses won graded races under her in 2025.

· 1h

Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, making history for its trainer

· 59m

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo just broke 152 years of history

14m

Photos from the 152nd Kentucky Derby: The best day in horse racing, the 'sport of kings'

Once again, tens of thousands flocked to Churchill Downs dressed to the nines to partake in one of the grandest spectacles in sport — and perhaps travel back in time.

1don MSN

This NBC News host is stepping away amid cancer battle

Sara Gore, a longtime host on NBC New York, revealed that she's been diagnosed with breast cancer during a recent appearance on "New York Live."