Cherie DeVaux prepares for Belmont Stakes at Saratoga after Derby win
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Cherie DeVaux, the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, returns to Saratoga for the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. DeVaux’s horse, Golden Tempo, will compete in the 158th Belmont Stakes, marking a significant moment in her career after achieving historic success in the Derby. DeVaux has local ties to Saratoga and expressed excitement about the opportunity to share the experience with her family. The Belmont, held for the third time at Saratoga before moving back to Belmont Park next year, offers DeVaux a chance to celebrate her accomplishments in front of a supportive community.
- •Cherie DeVaux trained Golden Tempo for the Belmont Stakes.
- •DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
- •The Belmont Stakes takes place at Saratoga this weekend.
- •DeVaux grew up in the nearby area and has local support.
- •Saratoga has hosted the Belmont for the final time before its return to Belmont Park.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Derby star Cherie DeVaux hopes Golden Tempo surprises, then welcomes a break
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Cherie DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for the Belmont after her historic Kentucky Derby
"Five weeks after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, she’ll watch Golden Tempo run in the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
"Golden Tempo, the horse that made Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, is not expected to win Saturday's Belmont Stakes.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:23 PMKentucky Derby star Cherie DeVaux hopes Golden Tempo surprises, then welcomes a break
Golden Tempo, the horse that made Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, is not expected to win Saturday's Belmont Stakes.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:14 PMCherie DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for the Belmont after her historic Kentucky Derby
Five weeks after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, she’ll watch Golden Tempo run in the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
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