See our favorite photos of Golden Tempo's 2026 Kentucky Derby win

Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, reaches to hug jockey Jose Ortiz in the winner’s circle at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.

Trainer Cherie DeVaux kisses the trophy after her horse Golden Tempo with Jose L. Ortiz won the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. DeVaux is the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.

Trainer Cherie DeVaux is surrounded by reporters after her horse Golden Tempo with jockey Jose Ortiz won the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Cherie DeVaux is the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L Ortiz, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L Ortiz, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026

Jockey Jose L. Ortiz hoists the Derby trophy after Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Cherie DeVaux is the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.

The field of horses leave the starting gate ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L Ortiz, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026

Trainer Cherie DeVaux, in red, helps hoist the Derby trophy with jockey Jose Ortiz and the owners of Golden Tempo after wining the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026.

Spectators cheered as the Derby field heads down the final stretch as Golden Tempo comes from last to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, with Jose Ortiz up, left, gets congratulated by his brother, Irad, aboard Renegade, after he wins the Kentucky Derby 2025. May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L Ortiz, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026

Jockey Jose Ortiz, left, is congratulated by his brother, Irad Ortiz Jr., after winning the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026.

The field of horses leave the starting gate ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The winning team of Golden Tempo, with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard, have a group photo taken after winning the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026.

The field for Kentucky Derby 2026 makes their way past the grandstand on the first pass at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo, with Jose Ortiz up, wins the Kentucky Derby 2025. May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo, with Jose Ortiz up, wins the Kentucky Derby 2025. May 2, 2026

The field for Kentucky Derby 2026 makes their way past the grandstand on the first pass at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

The field for Kentucky Derby 2026 makes their way past the grandstand on the first pass at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo, with Jose Ortiz up, left, gets congratulated by Albus jockey Manuel Franco after he wins the Kentucky Derby 2025. May 2, 2026

The field for Kentucky Derby 2026 makes their way past the grandstand on the first pass at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026. Golden Tempo, the eventual winner, is last.

The field for the 2026 Kentucky Derby makes its way to the finish at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo trails the field at the start of the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

The field for Kentucky Derby 2026 makes their way past the grandstand on the first pass at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

The field for Kentucky Derby 2026 makes their way past the grandstand on the first pass at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

The field for Kentucky Derby 2026 makes their way past the grandstand on the first pass at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

The field of horses makes their way down the straightaway during 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2026.

The field of horses race towards the first turn in Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026.

The field of horses makes their way down the straightaway during 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2026.

The field of horses makes their way around the third turn during 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L Ortiz, comes from the outside to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L. Ortiz, comes up from the left hand side as Danon Bourbon, ridden by Atsuya Nishimura, right, leads the pack out of the fourth turn during the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The field of horses round the first turn in Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026.

Emerging Market, ridden by Flavien Prat, people ride during the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Danon Bourbon, ridden by Atsuya Nishimura, heads down the back stretch during the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose L. Ortiz, left, leaves the starting gate with the rest of the starting field during the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Danon Bourbon, ridden by Atsuya Nishimura, leads the pack out of the fourth turn during the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

From left, Ocelli, ridden by Joseph D. Ramos, Commendment, ridden by Luis Saez, Further Ado, ridden by John Velazquez, and Chief Wallabee, ridden by Junior Alvarado, head down the home stretch during the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Donna Brothers ends her final Kentucky Derby after Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Donna Brothers looks up to the sky after she ended her final Kentucky Derby after Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Donna Brothers looks up to the sky after she ended her final Kentucky Derby after Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Donna Brothers looks at the track after she ended her final Kentucky Derby after Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Donna Brothers covers her face with her hands after she ended her final Kentucky Derby after Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Donna Brothers removes her seat from her horse’s saddle after she ended her final Kentucky Derby after Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Donna Brothers hugs a woman after she ended her final Kentucky Derby after Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Donna Brothers rects to her performance after she ended her final Kentucky Derby after Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, crosses the finish line ahead of Renegade, with Irad Ortiz Jr. up, to win the 152nd running of these Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, crosses the finish line ahead of Renegade, with Irad Ortiz Jr. up, and Ocelli, with Joseph O. Ramos up, to win the 152nd running of these Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, crosses the finish line ahead of Renegade, with Irad Ortiz Jr. up, to win the 152nd running of these Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Jose L. Ortiz on Golden Tempo win Donna Brothers after he wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Jose L. Ortiz on Golden Tempo after he wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Jose L. Ortiz on Golden Tempo after he wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Jose L. Ortiz on Golden Tempo after he wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Jockey Jose Ortiz celebrates as he crosses the finish line aboard Golden Tempo to win the Kentucky Derby Day. May 2, 2026

... at the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026.

The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, waves to the crowd following his victory in the 152nd running of these Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Golden Tempo, greets jockey Jose L. Ortiz as they enter the winners circle following their victory in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, raises his arms in victory following his win in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

Jose Ortiz on Golden Tempo during the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY. May 2, 2026

Jose Ortiz on Golden Tempo greets trainer Cherie DeVaux during the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY. May 2, 2026

Jose Ortiz on Golden Tempo during the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY. May 2, 2026

Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, reaches to hug jockey Jose Ortiz in the winner’s circle at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Jose Ortiz on Golden Tempo during the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY. May 2, 2026

Jose Ortiz heads to the Winner’s Circle after placing first in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. May 02, 2026

Jose Ortiz heads to the Winner’s Circle after placing first in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. May 02, 2026

Jose Ortiz heads to the Winner’s Circle after placing first in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. May 02, 2026

Jose L. Ortiz on Golden Tempo after he wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Jose L. Ortiz on Golden Tempo after he wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Jose L. Ortiz on Golden Tempo after he wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Jose L. Ortiz on Golden Tempo win Donna Brothers after he wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Jose L. Ortiz on Golden Tempo after he wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026

Legendary jockey Pat Day announces 'Riders Up' ahead of Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026.

Jose Ortiz heads to the Winner’s Circle after placing first in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. May 02, 2026

Jose Ortiz heads to the Winner’s Circle after placing first in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. May 02, 2026

Jose Ortiz heads to the Winner’s Circle after placing first in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. May 02, 2026

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, waves to the crowd following his victory in the 152nd running of these Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

Jose Ortiz heads to the Winner’s Circle after placing first in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. May 02, 2026

Jose Ortiz heads to the Winner’s Circle after placing first in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. May 02, 2026

Six Speed is in the lead as the horses come around the second turn during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. May 02, 2026

Cherie DeVaux kisses David Ingordo after her horse Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The crowded field goes in to the first turn of the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026

Danon Bourbon, ridden by Atsuya Nishimura, takes the lead in the crowded field of the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026

Fans cheer ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Six Speed, with Brian J. Hernandez Jr.. up, is scratched at the gate ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Six Speed, with Brian J. Hernandez Jr.. up, is scratched at the gate ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The field of horses leave the starting gate ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The field of horses leave the starting gate ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The field of horses leave the starting gate ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The field of horses leave the starting gate ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Golden Tempo, with Jose L. Ortiz up, raises his arms in victory following his win in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, is projected on twin Jumbotrons as she speaks to the world after beaconing the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, with Golden Tempo. May 2, 2026

The field breaks from the starting gat for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

The derby field rounds the first turn during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Louisville Ky.

Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, on left, in red, waves to the crowd while Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks to the crowd. DeVaux is the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026

Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, on left, in red, holds up the winner’s trophy along with jockey. Jose Ortiz and other members of the wintering team. DeVaux is the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026