American Thoroughbred trainer from a family of horsemen. She became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and followed it with the Belmont Stakes.
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Cherie DeVaux 15
1981Cherie DeVaux born in Saratoga SpringsCherie DeVaux is born in Saratoga Springs, New York, and grows up in Englewood, Florida, in a family of horse trainers.
2018Cherie DeVaux opens her own stableAfter working for Chuck Simon and Chad Brown, DeVaux starts training with eight horses.
2019Cherie DeVaux wins her first stakes raceDeVaux wins the Shine Again Stakes at Saratoga.
2021Cherie DeVaux saddles her first Breeders' Cup runnerDeVaux trains a starter at the Breeders' Cup for the first time.
2024Cherie DeVaux wins the American OaksDeVaux wins the Grade 1 race at Santa Anita.
2024Cherie DeVaux wins the Pimlico SpecialDeVaux wins on the Preakness undercard.
2024Cherie DeVaux wins the Breeders' Cup MileMore Than Looks gives DeVaux her first Breeders' Cup win.
2025Cherie DeVaux wins the New York StakesDeVaux wins at Belmont Stakes week.
2026Cherie DeVaux wins her first Eclipse AwardShe Feels Pretty is champion female turf horse of 2025.
2026Cherie DeVaux wins the Lecomte StakesDeVaux starts her Derby campaign at Fair Grounds.
2026Cherie DeVaux wins the Transylvania StakesDeVaux wins the turf race at Keeneland.
2026Cherie DeVaux wins the Kentucky DerbyGolden Tempo, a 23-to-1 long shot ridden by Jose Ortiz, comes from last. DeVaux is the first woman to train a Derby winner.
2026Cherie DeVaux wins the Woody StephensDeVaux wins the sprint on Belmont day.
2026Cherie DeVaux wins the Belmont StakesGolden Tempo wins again. DeVaux is the second woman to train a Belmont winner.
2026Cherie DeVaux wins the Jerkens MemorialDeVaux wins the Grade 1 race at Saratoga, her birthplace.