Jaxson Dart’s girlfriend shares inside look at Kentucky Derby date

Nypost · May 06, 2026 · 263 words · By Jenna Lemoncelli

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Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and girlfriend Marissa Ayers had themselves a time at the 2026 Kentucky Derby, as seen in photos and videos the model shared on social media.

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What happened

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and girlfriend Marissa Ayers had themselves a time at the 2026 Kentucky Derby, as seen in photos and videos the model shared on social media.

Why it matters

The pair, who were dressed to the nines with their traditional Derby hats, enjoyed a weekend of dancing, and dining at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

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“Pretty in pink for the Kentucky oaks 🎀,” Ayers captioned her post, adding a pink bow emoji.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The horse’s trainer, Cherie DeVaux, became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby?
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Claim 1: “The horse’s trainer, Cherie DeVaux, became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby”

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Wikipedia and three independent cross-references (Al Jazeera, NBC Washington, KRDO) confirm that Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby in 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cherie DeVaux (born December 2, 1981) 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 winne…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherie_DeVaux

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo (foaled February 7, 2023) is an American thoroughbred racehorse bred by Phipps Stable. In May 2026, Golden Tempo won the Grade I Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Tempo

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Kentucky Derby (branded as the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve for sponsorship reasons) was the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. It took place on May 2, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Kentucky_Derby

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Claim 2: “Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and girlfriend Marissa Ayers had themselves a time at the 2026 Kentucky Derby”

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Multiple independent web sources (AOL, Times of India, and another news report) confirm that Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers attended the 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers attend the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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 — Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers attend the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 2, 2026.
https://www.aol.com/articles/giants-jaxson-dart-marissa-ayer…

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Claim 3: “The couple made their first red carpet appearance together at the NFL Honors ceremony in February”

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Multiple sources confirm the couple's red carpet appearance at the 2026 NFL Honors in San Francisco.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jaxson Dart (left) and Marissa Ayers (Getty Images). Marissa Ayers became an unexpected Super Bowl week talking point as New York Giants optimism quietly found a new rhythm. Even without playoff footb…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/jaxson-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jaxson Dart, Marissa Ayers stun together at 2026 NFL Honors red carpet.Brandon Dart, Kara Dart, Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers attend the NFL Honors in San Francisco. Getty Images. “I think that when y…
https://nypost.com/2026/02/05/sports/jaxson-dart-and-marissa…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jaxson Dart and Girlfriend Marissa Ayers Steal the Spotlight at NFL Honors 2026 Red Carpet Debut.NFL Honors 2026: Why Jaxson Dart Was Already in the Spotlight. Before the cameras even spotted Marissa …
https://backyarddrunkard.com/celebrity-news/jaxson-dart-mari…

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Claim 4: “Ayers was a ring girl for the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight in December”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of reports about the Kentucky Derby and a general baby name meaning; there is no mention of Marissa Ayers being a ring girl for a Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight in December.

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart and his girlfriend, model Marissa Ayers, made their presence felt at the Kentucky Derby.
https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026…

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and girlfriend Marissa Ayers had themselves a time at the 2026 Kentucky Derby, as seen in photos and videos the model shared on social media.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/sports/jaxson-darts-girlfriend…

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · The name Marissa is a girl's name meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle". Pretty feminissima name that never became as overused as cousin Melissa. The more streamli…
https://nameberry.com/b/girl-baby-name-marissa

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Claim 5: “Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby”

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Wikipedia and multiple news sources (NBC 7 San Diego, AOL) explicitly confirm that Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby was a series of races through which horses qualified for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, which was held on May 2. The field for the Derby was limited to 20 horses, with up…
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Claim 6: “they enjoyed a weekend of dancing, and dining at Churchill Downs in Louisville”

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Multiple sources confirm their presence at Churchill Downs in Louisville on May 2, 2026, including reports from AOL and MARCA.

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web search NEUTRAL — Marissa Ayers and Jaxson Dart LaPresse.His white Dolce & Gabbana suit did exactly what a Derby look is supposed to do. It stood out. But Ayers’ poised appearance may have left the stronger impression.…
https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/new-york-giants/2026/05/03/jaxs…

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web search NEUTRAL — Marissa Ayers, Jaxson Dart, Kara Dart, and Brandon Dart attend the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 2, 2026.
https://www.aol.com/articles/giants-jaxson-dart-marissa-ayer…

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Claim 7: “she confirmed the relationship in an Instagram carousel post in January”

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While web results confirm the relationship and their attendance at the Derby, none of the provided evidence mentions an Instagram carousel post in January specifically confirming the relationship.

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