Golden Tempo Wins Derby, Sis Makes History: 'Bout Time!
Golden Tempo takes the W at the Kentucky Derby, and Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman to train a winner—but don't get it twisted, the struggle real.

Aight, so Golden Tempo done snatched the Kentucky Derby trophy, and yeah, that's big. But peep this: Cherie DeVaux just became the FIRST woman EVER to train the winning horse. That's history, fam. But let's keep it 100, it's been a long time comin'.
Jose Ortiz rode that horse like he stole it, straight from the back of the pack to the front. Golden Tempo was a whole 23-1 underdog, but they came through clutch. Respect. And mad props to DeVaux for gettin' 'em ready.
She said she ain't even got words, just happy for Golden Tempo. Real recognize real, ya dig? But let's be clear, this ain't just 'bout one race. This 'bout breakin' down doors that been closed for too long.
DeVaux is only the second woman to train a Triple Crown race winner, after Jena Antonucci back in '23. That's wild. Why it take so long? This the 21st century, ain't it?
She been grindin' for eight years since she started her own stable. That's dedication, straight up. Gotta respect the hustle. But let's not act like it's all sunshine and roses. This game stacked against women, especially Black women and women of color. Period.
DeVaux said she glad to be a representative for all women, showin' 'em they can do anything. That's powerful, and we need more of that. But it ain't enough just to have one or two people makin' it. We need systemic change.
This industry still hella exclusive, and it's time for more folks from the community to get a piece of the pie. We talkin' ownership, training, riding—the whole shebang. Gotta open up the doors and let everybody eat.
And let's not forget about Great White gettin' scratched 'cause he was wildin' out. Even the horses feelin' the pressure, man. This ain't an easy game for nobody.
So, yeah, celebrate the win. Give DeVaux her flowers. But don't let this one victory blind you to the bigger picture. We still got a long way to go before things equal. Keep pushin', keep grindin', and keep holdin' these institutions accountable.
This ain't just about horse racing; it's about opportunity, access, and breaking down barriers. Golden Tempo may have won the Derby, but the real race is for equality and justice. And that race ain't over 'til everybody cross the finish line.
Real talk, no cap. This is for the culture, for the community, and for every woman who ever been told she couldn't do something. Keep shinin', keep climbin', and keep breakin' those ceilings.
And to Cherie DeVaux, we see you, we salute you, and we gon' keep rootin' for you. Keep doin' your thing, sis. You makin' us proud.


