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Jaxson Dart, girlfriend Marissa Ayers stun at 2026 Kentucky Derby

Nypost · · 351 words · By Bridget Reilly
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There is no cutting corners for Kentucky Derby weekend, and Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers didn’t disappoint.

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What happened

There is no cutting corners for Kentucky Derby weekend, and Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers didn’t disappoint.

Why it matters

The Giants quarterback sported a white Dolce & Gabbana suit with black pinstripes with a matching Bellissimo hat, as he described on the red carpet at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday before Golden Tempo’s victory as a 23-1 long shot in the big race.

Common ground

He held the hand of his girlfriend, who stunned in a light blue dress from Nordstrom with Prada accessories.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The couple has been in town for the big weekend, including the Longines Kentucky Oaks on Friday.”
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Multiple sources confirm the couple's presence at the Kentucky Derby weekend, specifically mentioning Marissa Ayers attending the Longines Kentucky Oaks on Friday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers attend the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Ky.Marissa Ayers, model and girlfriend of Jaxson Dart, dresses up for Longines Kentucky Oaks on…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/02/sports/giants-jaxson-dart-mari…
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web search NEUTRAL — How did Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers stand out at the Kentucky Derby weekend? There’s always a certain expectation at the Derby, and Jaxson Dart leaned into it without overcomplicating things.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/jaxson-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ayers shared several photos from the day on Instagram, captioning the post, “Pretty in pink for the kentucky oaks.” Ayers dressed for the occasion in a pink dress, white heels and a fascinator, a look…
https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/new-york-giants/2026/05/05/new-…
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Claim 2: “She also donned a black and white hat from a local New York shop, she told Sports Illustrated.”
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Two independent sources (MARCA and a news report on the 2026 Kentucky Derby) confirm Marissa Ayers told Sports Illustrated she wore a black and white hat from a local New York shop.
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web search NEUTRAL — She also donned a black and white hat from a local New York shop, she told Sports Illustrated. Jaxson Dart attends the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/02/sports/giants-jaxson-dart-mari…
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web search NEUTRAL — She wore a light blue dress with Prada accessories and completed the outfit with a black-and-white hat from a local New York shop, a detail she shared with Sports Illustrated.
https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/new-york-giants/2026/05/03/jaxs…
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web search NEUTRAL — marissa ayers (@marissaayerss) on TikTok | 67.6M Likes. 1.6M Followers. brands: juliet.noble@thedigitalbrandarchitects.com.Watch marissa ayers's popular videos: "Keeping up with habi...", "My highly r…
https://www.tiktok.com/@marissaayerss
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Claim 3: “Dart and Ayers went public as a couple in January”
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Multiple sources confirm Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers went public with their relationship in January (specifically January 9).
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web search NEUTRAL — Sorry, ladies, Jaxson Dart is officially off the market. The New York Giants quarterback confirmed his relationship with Marissa Ayers on Friday, Jan. 9, after months of speculation.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/jaxso…
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web search NEUTRAL — New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart's relationship appears to be getting serious after his girlfriend emotionally reflected on the past year. The signal caller, 22, has been seeing model Marissa A…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-15736691/jaxso…
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web search NEUTRAL — Marissa Ayers and Jaxson Dart. Ayers, a 2025 graduate of the University of Alabama, has expanded her following in the last year after a viral moment working as a ring girl in July during the Taylor-Se…
https://www.aol.com/articles/nfl-star-jaxson-dart-marissa-22…
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Claim 4: “They’ve attended several events, including the NFL Honors ceremony in February, their first red carpet appearance together.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic articles about caregiving and does not mention Jaxson Dart, Marissa Ayers, or the NFL Honors ceremony.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 12, 2024 · Caregiving is both an art and a science. Whether you’re a professional caregiver or someone providing support to a loved one, being a great caregiver requires a mix of empathy, skills, …
https://safehandshhc.com/2024/12/12/essential-qualities-of-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — This article breaks down the qualities of a caregiver that separate good support from truly exceptional home care. Understanding these traits helps families make confident choices and set clear expect…
https://annagnes.com/blog/qualities-of-a-caregiver/
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover what makes an exceptional caregiver—compassion, skill, and dedication—to enhance quality of life through professional home care assistance.
https://apluspersonalhomecare.com/the-best-caregiver-what-ma…
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Claim 5: “Ayers opened up in April about her “transformative year” and her relationship with Dart in a TikTok video on her 23rd birthday.”
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Claim 6: “Dart finished fourth in the voting [for the 2025 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award].”
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Claim 7: “Ayers, a model and ring girl for Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian’s boxing company, Most Valuable Promotions”
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Three independent sources confirm Marissa Ayers is a model and ring card girl for Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the company owned by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian.
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web search NEUTRAL — Marissa Ayers Is a Ring Card Girl. Ayers became a ring card girl for Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian 's Most Valuable Promotions in May 2025 and made her Netflix debut two months later for the Katie Tay…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/maris…
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web search NEUTRAL — Marissa Ayers ring girl. Ayers works as a ring card girl for Jake Paul's boxing company, Most Valuable Promotions, which explains her appearance at Paul's match.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-york-giants/news/jax…
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web search NEUTRAL — Social media influencer, model, and professional ring card girl known for working high-profile boxing events with Jake Paul's company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). She is also known for her Instagr…
https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/marissa-ayers.html
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Claim 8: “Dart was nominated for the 2025 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support or refute this claim.
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Claim 9: “Golden Tempo’s victory as a 23-1 long shot in the big race”
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Multiple sources, including NPR and other web results, confirm Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby at 23-1 odds.
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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/nx-s1-5808929/golden-tempo-ke…
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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby 2026 at 23-1 odds for Cherie DeVaux.Kentucky Derby 2026 results: Golden Tempo, a 23-1 long shot, runs from last place to victory as Cherie DeVaux becomes first female …
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo went from last to winning the Kentucky Derby at 23 to 1 odds, led by the first female trainer to ever win it. Not a headline handed out. Earned on the biggest stage.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mollysmcclure_most-people-cou…
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Claim 10: “The Giants quarterback sported a white Dolce & Gabbana suit with black pinstripes with a matching Bellissimo hat, as he described on the red carpet at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday”
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Three independent sources (MARCA, The Mirror US, and The Times of India) confirm Jaxson Dart wore a white Dolce & Gabbana pinstripe suit and a Bellissimo hat at Churchill Downs.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dart wore a white Dolce & Gabbana suit with black pinstripes, pairing it with what he described on the red carpet as a matching Bellissimo hat.
https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/new-york-giants/2026/05/03/jaxs…
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web search NEUTRAL — This often includes hats for women and suits or dresses for both men and women.” Dart dazzled in a Dolce & Gabbana white pinstripe suit with a black polka-dot shirt and Bellissimo Panama hat.
https://www.themirror.com/sport/american-football/jaxson-dar…
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web search NEUTRAL — He wore a white Dolce & Gabbana suit with black pinstripes, paired with what he called a matching Bellissimo hat on the red carpet.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/jaxson-d…
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Claim 11: “Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan ended up taking home [the 2025 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award]”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support or refute this claim.
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Claim 12: “The Oaks is the country’s top race event for 3-year-old fillies (female horses) that also promotes breast cancer awareness through the “Pink Out” fashion theme.”
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Multiple sources confirm the Kentucky Oaks is for 3-year-old fillies and features a 'Pink Out' theme for breast and ovarian cancer awareness.
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web search NEUTRAL — At the heart of Oaks Day is its signature “Pink Out” theme, honoring breast and ovarian cancer awareness, alongside the iconic garland of stargazer lilies presented to the winning filly. What to Expec…
https://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com/resources/kentuck…
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web search NEUTRAL — The race for three-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs has existed since 1875, one day before the Kentucky Derby on the same storied track, and for most of that time it has lived in the Derby’s consid…
https://dailyovation.com/2026/05/02/nicole-scherzinger-2026-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Kentucky Oaks was inaugurated on May 19, 1875, two days after the first running of the Kentucky Derby. The longest continuously run stakes in the United States restricted to three-year-old fillies…
https://www.leoweekly.com/news/pink-hues-and-fillies-the-ken…
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Claim 13: “Dart is prepping for his second NFL season as the Giants enter the John Harbaugh era.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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