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Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby 2026 — See the best photos from Churchill Downs

Updated May 2, 2026, 7:39 p.m. ET
Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026. Golden Tempo is trained by Cherie DeVaux, who is the first female trainer to win the “Run for the Roses.” DeVaux is the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race. Jena Antonucci won the 2023 Belmont Stakes with Arcangelo. See the best moments from the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs .
Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026. Golden Tempo is trained by Cherie DeVaux, who is the first female trainer to win the “Run for the Roses.” DeVaux is the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race. Jena Antonucci won the 2023 Belmont Stakes with Arcangelo.

See the best moments from the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
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Jockey Jose Ortiz of Golden Tempo celebrates in the winner's circle after winning the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Jockey Jose Ortiz of Golden Tempo celebrates in the winner's circle after winning the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Golden Tempo, celebrates after becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Golden Tempo, celebrates after becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Puerto Rican jockey Jose Ortiz, riding Golden Tempo, celebrates after winnning the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2, 2026.
Puerto Rican jockey Jose Ortiz, riding Golden Tempo, celebrates after winnning the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2, 2026.
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Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
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Golden Tempo, with Jose Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026
Golden Tempo, with Jose Ortiz up, wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby. May 2, 2026
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Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.
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Carson Grisham of Dallas, Texas wears a large Derby hat during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2026.
Carson Grisham of Dallas, Texas wears a large Derby hat during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2026.
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Aboard T O Elvis, jockey Ryusei Sakai celebrates winning The Churchill Downs Grade I stakes at 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs , May 2, 2026.
Aboard T O Elvis, jockey Ryusei Sakai celebrates winning The Churchill Downs Grade I stakes at 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, May 2, 2026.
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Horses break from the starting gate in the first race of the day during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs .
Horses break from the starting gate in the first race of the day during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
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Jacob Skillman from Louisville yells in excitement while attending Thurby at Churchill Downs during the week of Kentucky Derby on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Jacob Skillman from Louisville yells in excitement while attending Thurby at Churchill Downs during the week of Kentucky Derby on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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Fans cheer as they show off their best Derby fashion during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2026.
Fans cheer as they show off their best Derby fashion during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2026.
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Haywire, ridden by Luan Machado, Sister Jean, ridden by Jaime A Torres, and Butterfly Jasmine, ridden by Brian J Hernandez take off out of the gate for the first race of the 2026 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs during the week of Kentucky Derby on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Haywire, ridden by Luan Machado, Sister Jean, ridden by Jaime A Torres, and Butterfly Jasmine, ridden by Brian J Hernandez take off out of the gate for the first race of the 2026 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs during the week of Kentucky Derby on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Horses take off from the starting gate for the first race ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Horses take off from the starting gate for the first race ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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Lynn and Spencer Webster from Charlotte watch the first race on the card ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Lynn and Spencer Webster from Charlotte watch the first race on the card ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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People cheer in the infield as Time to Strike, ridden by John Velazquez, and Powershift, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., head down the back stretch at the 152nd Kentucky Derby in Louisville on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
People cheer in the infield as Time to Strike, ridden by John Velazquez, and Powershift, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., head down the back stretch at the 152nd Kentucky Derby in Louisville on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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Kelly Green of Louisville had a unique fascinator made by Hat Haven that surrounded her face while she attended the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026.
Kelly Green of Louisville had a unique fascinator made by Hat Haven that surrounded her face while she attended the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026.
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Antonio Grassa laughs with his friends ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Antonio Grassa laughs with his friends ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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Brecken Erickson and Maci Cox embrace after Erickson proposes in the infield during the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026.
Brecken Erickson and Maci Cox embrace after Erickson proposes in the infield during the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026.
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A DJ spins tunes to the infield crowd during the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026.
A DJ spins tunes to the infield crowd during the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026.
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People cheer during the 91st running of The Churchill Downs on 2026 Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026.
People cheer during the 91st running of The Churchill Downs on 2026 Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs. May 2, 2026.
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Jockey Flavien Prat aboard, Stark Contrast celebrate after winning the 35th running of The American Turf at the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2026.
Jockey Flavien Prat aboard, Stark Contrast celebrate after winning the 35th running of The American Turf at the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 2, 2026.
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Horses cross the finish line ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Horses cross the finish line ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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Carrie Ketterman of Corydon, Indiana wore a 19th-century inspired dress and hat for the Kentucky Oaks as part of the Kentucky Derby week Churchill Downs on Friday, May 1, 2026
Carrie Ketterman of Corydon, Indiana wore a 19th-century inspired dress and hat for the Kentucky Oaks as part of the Kentucky Derby week Churchill Downs on Friday, May 1, 2026
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