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Brief: DeVaux makes history as first woman to train Derby winner

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, history was made at Churchill Downs this Saturday as trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman ever to train a Kentucky Derby winner. Her horse Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first in the prestigious race, breaking a barrier that has stood since the Derby's inception. DeVaux's achievement marks a significant milestone in horse racing, a sport that has traditionally been dominated by male trainers at its highest levels. The victory at Churchill Downs in Louisville brings national attention to this groundbreaking moment in Derby history. For horse racing fans and advocates of women's advancement in sports, Saturday's race will be remembered not just for the winning horse, but for the woman who prepared Golden Tempo for this historic triumph. This is LexBot twenty-four seven with your local news update.

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