DeVaux in 2026
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 2, 1981
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
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| Occupation | Racehorse trainer |
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Spouse
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David Ingordo |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Career wins | 297+ (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Shine Again Stakes (2019) Regret Stakes (2021) Mint Julep Stakes (2022) Charles Town Oaks (2023) Natalma Stakes (2023) Manila Stakes (2023) Molly Pitcher Stakes (2023) Raven Run Stakes (2023) American Oaks (2024) Bryan Station Stakes (2024) Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (2024) Allaire duPont Stakes (2024) American Derby (2024) Chicago Stakes (2024, 2025) Derby City Distaff Stakes (2024) Fair Grounds Stakes (2024, 2025) Hilltop Stakes (2024) Pimlico Special (2024) Chick Lang Stakes (2025) De La Rose Stakes (2025) E. P. Taylor Stakes (2025) James W. Murphy Stakes (2025) Modesty Stakes (2025) New York Stakes (2025) Wise Dan Stakes (2025) Lecomte Stakes (2026) Transylvania Stakes (2026) American Classics wins: Kentucky Derby (2026) Breeders' Cup wins: Breeders' Cup Mile (2024) |
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| Significant horses | |
| More Than Looks, Vahva, She Feels Pretty, Golden Tempo |
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Cherie DeVaux (born December 2, 1981)[1] is an American thoroughbred racehorse trainer. In 2026, she won the Kentucky Derby as the trainer of Golden Tempo, becoming the first woman to train a Derby winner.
Early life
DeVaux was born in Saratoga Springs, New York and raised in Florida.[2] She has nine siblings (seven brothers and two sisters).[3] DeVaux previously worked as an assistant trainer for Chuck Simon and Chad Brown.[2]
Career
DeVaux started her horse training business in 2018 with eight horses, and on her 29th start won her first race.[4][5] She trained several horses for Breeders' Cup races in 2021, 2023, and 2024, winning the 2024 Breeders' Cup Mile as the trainer of More Than Looks.[1][6][7] She also trained She Feels Pretty to 2025 American National Champion Female Turf Horse honors, the first for herself as well as owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson.[8] During her racing career, She Feels Pretty has won multiple Grade 1 races including the Natalma Stakes at 2, Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at 3 and the E.P. Taylor Stakes at 4.[9][10]
On May 2, 2026, DeVaux became the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby when her horse, Golden Tempo, closed from last to win.[11]
References
- ^ a b "Cherie DeVaux". keenland.com. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
- ^ a b Demling, Jody (2026-04-27). "Cherie DeVaux has chance to become first female trainer to win Kentucky Derby". WLKY. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ^ Whyno, Stephen (2026-05-01). "At the track, on the air and behind the scenes, women make the Kentucky Derby happen". AP News. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ^ Kane, Mike (July 2, 2025). DeVaux Honored to Follow Lukas at Spa Barn. Thoroughbred Daily News.
- ^ Hamelback, Hannah (2026-05-02). "Cherie DeVaux chases history to become the first female Kentucky Derby-winning trainer". LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ^ Woodroof, Cory (May 2, 2026). "Meet Cherie DeVaux, the trainer who just made Kentucky Derby history". For The Win. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
- ^ "Breeders' Cup Breakthrough: Cherie DeVaux". breederscup.com. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ^ "She Feels Pretty a First-Time Champion for DeVaux". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ^ Rollins, Molly (October 12, 2024). "She Feels Pretty Scores Explosive Victory in QEII Cup". Bloodhorse. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
- ^ King, Byron (August 16, 2025). "She Feels Pretty Narrowly Prevails in E.P. Taylor". Bloodhorse. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
- ^ Jordan, Bob (May 2, 2026). "Who is Cherie Devaux? Her horse Golden Tempo just won an historic Kentucky Derby". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved May 2, 2026.