Golden Tempo wins 2026 Kentucky Derby in wild comeback

Nypost · May 02, 2026 · 778 words · By Michael Leboff

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The 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday is in the books, and Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first, holding off Renegade and Ocelli, who finished second and third, respectively.

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What happened

The 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday is in the books, and Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first, holding off Renegade and Ocelli, who finished second and third, respectively.

Why it matters

Golden Tempo, who pulled away at the end after sitting in last place going into the final turn, had odds of 25-1 at post time.

Common ground

He is trained by Cherie Devaux, who became the first-ever women’s trainer to win a Kentucky Derby, and had Jose L.

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Claim 1: “Golden Tempo’s 23-1 odds were longer than last year’s winner Sovereignty, which went off at 7-1.”

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Claim 2: “The 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday is in the books, and Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first, holding off Renegade and Ocelli, who finished second and third, respectively.”

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Multiple independent web search results from sports news sources (AM 570 LA Sports, Yahoo Sports, and others) confirm Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, with Renegade and Ocelli finishing second and third.

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Claim 3: “He beat brother Irad, who rode Renegade, to that accomplishment.”

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Claim 4: “the Preakness Stakes, which is scheduled for May 16.”

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Claim 5: “Golden Tempo... had odds of 25-1 at post time.”

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There is a conflict in the reported odds. One source (Kentucky Derby payouts, betting results) explicitly states the odds were 23-1, while the claim states 25-1. Other sources mention it as a 'long shot' but do not specify the exact number.

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Claim 6: “Renegade paid $7.14 to place and $5.46 to show.”

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The payouts for Renegade ($7.14 place, $5.46 show) are confirmed by CNBC and multiple web search results.

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Claim 7: “Renegade — co-owned by billionaire St. John’s booster Mike Repole — was the morning-line favorite”

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Claim 8: “Golden Tempo passed favorite Renegade... just before the wire to win the 1 1/4-mile race in 2:02.27.”

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Claim 9: “Ortiz, who also won the Kentucky Oaks on Friday aboard Always a Runner.”

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Claim 10: “She’s just the 18th woman to saddle a horse in the Kentucky Derby.”

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Claim 11: “150,000 people in the stands”

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Claim 12: “had Jose L. Ortiz aboard as the jockey.”

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Three independent web search results (AM 570 LA Sports, Irish Star, and a news report on Golden Tempo taking the Derby) confirm Jose L. Ortiz was the jockey for Golden Tempo.

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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo raced to victory at the 152nd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, making history on Saturday (May 2) as trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman ever to train a Derby winner. Jock…
https://am570lasports.iheart.com/content/2026-05-02-golden-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jockey Jose L. Ortiz, left, is congratulated by Irad Ortiz, Jr. atop Renegade, after riding Golden Tempo to victory during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturd…
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/article/kentucky-derby-is-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jockey Jose Ortiz of Golden Tempo celebrates after winning the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. View 2 Images.
https://www.irishstar.com/sport/other-sports/jose-ortiz-kent…

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Claim 13: “Ocelli — who didn’t get into the field until Thursday when Brad Cox’s Fulleffort was ruled out — paid $36.34 to show.”

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Web search results confirm Ocelli entered the field on Thursday after Fulleffort was ruled out, and the payout of $36.34 to show is corroborated by Yahoo Sports and other reports.

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web search NEUTRAL — Second Kentucky Derby Scratch, Updated Field: Fulleffort Out, Ocelli In.Fulleffort had been breaking from the 19th stall in the gate, having been moved in one stall from his original post of the 20-ho…
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web search NEUTRAL — Fulleffort was scratched on Thursday, with Ocelli drawing in as the second replacement. The field now stands at 20 horses headed into Saturday’s race at Churchill Downs. Both replacements entered from…
https://www.busr.ag/news/horse-racing/kentucky-derby-breakin…

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Claim 14: “Sovereignty opted to skip the middle leg of the Triple Crown... after he won the Belmont Stakes a couple of weeks later.”

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Claim 15: “The long shot Golden Tempo paid $48.24 to win, $19.14 to place and $11.90 to show.”

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The specific payouts ($48.24 win, $19.14 place, $11.90 show) are confirmed by CNBC and multiple web search results (Yahoo Sports, etc.).

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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo paid $48.24 to win, $19.14 to place and $11.90 to show. Renegade paid $7.14 to place and $5.46 to show. Ocelli — who didn’t get into the field until Thursday when Brad Cox’s Fulleffort wa…
https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/05/02/kentucky-derby-is-down-19-h…

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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo paid $48.24 to win, $19.14 to place and $11.90 to show. Renegade paid $7.14 to place and $5.46 to show. Ocelli — who didn’t get into the field until Thursday when Brad Cox’s Fulleffort wa…
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/kentucky-derby-down-19-hors…

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web search NEUTRAL — Here is a full breakdown of the winning payouts and what the top five horses took home for their owners: (Winnings based on a $2 bet unless otherwise noted). Golden Tempo payout. Odds: 23-1. Win: $48.…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horses/triple/derby/20…

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Claim 16: “DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race after Jena Antonucci won with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont Stakes.”

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The Independent and other reports confirm DeVaux is the second female trainer to win a Triple Crown race, following Jena Antonucci's 2023 Belmont Stakes win.

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Claim 17: “He is trained by Cherie Devaux, who became the first-ever women’s trainer to win a Kentucky Derby”

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Five independent news sources (Al Jazeera, NY Post, NBC Washington, KRDO) all confirm that Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The horse’s trainer, Cherie DeVaux, became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby
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Claim 18: “She won the Derby in her first opportunity, eight years since starting her own stable.”

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Multiple sources confirm DeVaux won in her first attempt, eight years after starting her own stable.

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web search NEUTRAL — DeVaux is now only the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race, following Jena Antonucci's victory in the 2023 Belmont Stakes, achieving this milestone in her first Derby attempt eight year…
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/sport/who-won-kentuck…

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web search NEUTRAL — She won the Derby in her first opportunity, eight years since starting her own stable. “I’m glad I can be a representative of all women everywhere that we can do anything we set our minds do,” DeVaux …
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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby at 23-1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Derby winner.She is just the 18th woman to saddle a horse in the Kentucky Derby, and she won it o…
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/golden-tempo-pulls-off-stunn…

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Claim 19: “Jockey Jose Ortiz... win the Derby for the first time in his 11th try.”

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Claim 20: “18 of the world’s best horses — after The Puma and Great White were scratched Saturday — in the field”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific number of horses in the field or the scratching of 'The Puma' and 'Great White'.

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