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Cherie DeVaux just became the first woman ever to train a Kentucky Derby winner, making history at Churchill Downs with Golden Tempo's stunning come-from-behind victory. After eight years running her own stable, she won racing's biggest prize on her very first try.
Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner when Golden Tempo surged to victory with 24-1 odds. The breakthrough moment represents a major milestone for women in horse racing.
Before the horses ran, 152 breast and ovarian cancer survivors walked the legendary Churchill Downs track in Kentucky's 18th annual Survivors Parade. Each woman carried a lily and a sign showing how many years they've beaten cancer.
Rachel Riddell watched the Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade from home in 2023 with peach fuzz on her head, dreaming of walking the track herself one day. This year, the Cynthiana native and breast cancer survivor is making that dream come true alongside hundreds of other women celebrating life.
Cancer survivors and fighters will parade around Churchill Downs before the Kentucky Oaks race in a tradition that honors their courage. Submissions are open now through March 3 for anyone battling breast or ovarian cancer.