Entertainment • 2026-05-03 18:15

Cherie DeVaux Makes History as First Female Trainer to Win Kentucky Derby, Record TV Audience

Variety noted that Cherie DeVaux became the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, a milestone for gender equality in horse racing. The race also set a record television audience for NBC and Peacock. The story emphasized the historic nature of DeVaux’s achievement and the high viewership.

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