Golden Tempo, Trained by Cherie Devaux, Wins 2026 Kentucky Derby - Brother Jockeys Finish First and Second
The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby was one for the record books today. It was the first time a female trainer won the Derby. It was the first time two brothers finished in first and second places. It was an amazing day. The morning started with a full field of 20 entries - then The Puma was scratched due to a skin infection that caused his leg to swell, leaving 19 runners. Three of those entries were from the "also eligible" list. There were 150,415 people in attendence for the Derby - not counting track employees, workers on the backside, employees in the public areas, plus trainers and jockeys for all of the day's racing. The Post Parade for the Derby and the warm-up went without a hitch. But during the starting gate loading process, Great White, the first colt to draw into the field due to the scratch of Silent Tactic, reared up and crashed to the ground. His jockey had bailed from the saddle...