The horse entered with 23-1 odds and had a dramatic comeback to overtake the pack. Co-favorite Renegade finished in second.

Golden Tempo claimed Saturday’s Kentucky Derby and made history, as trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to ever prep the winner of America’s most famous horse race.

“I don’t have any words right now,” DeVaux said after the victory. “I’m just so, so happy for Golden Tempo. (Jockey) Jose (Ortiz) did a wonderful job, a masterful job at getting him there. He’s was so far out of it, and he has had so much faith in this horse.”

Golden Tempo horse entered with 23-1 odds. Renegade (5-1) and Ocelli (70-1) took second and third, respectively.

Golden Tempo, the son oftwo-time horse of the year Curlin, had run well during show efforts in theLouisiana DerbyandRisen Star Stakesbut wasn’t considered a serious contender in the Run of the Roses.

Ortiz, with tears streaming down his face, called the result a “dream come true.”

“This is a biggest race in the world,” he said. “For me, I’m just glad I get to ride it almost every year. But to get to win, it’s just special. I have my mom and dad here today. It’s very special.”

Before DeVaux’s big win, the closest a female trainer had come to the winner’s circle came in 1992 with the place showing ofCasual Lies, prepped by Shelley Riley.

“I’m glad I can be representative of women everywhere,” DeVaux said in a postrace interview on the broadcast. “We can do anything we set our minds to.”

On Friday night, on the eve of the Derby, Churchill Downs runs the Kentucky Oaks, a race of the best 3-year-old fillies. This year, Always a Runner won the Oaks and was jockeyed by Jose Ortiz. A day later, Ortiz also won the Derby, riding Golden Tempo.

Source: Drudge Report