Golden Tempo Wins Kentucky Derby; DeVaux First Female Trainer
Summary
Golden Tempo secured victory at the 152nd Kentucky Derby, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the prestigious race. One horse was scratched after throwing its jockey at the starting gate.
How coverage differs
Left outlets celebrate Cherie DeVaux's historic win as the first female trainer, while right outlets emphasize the dramatic scratching of Great White after it threw its jockey.
- Left: Breaking barriers: Woman trainer achieves historic Kentucky Derby victory Left-leaning outlets primarily celebrate Cherie DeVaux's groundbreaking achievement as the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo. They highlight this historic milestone as a significant step forward for women in sports.
- Center: Golden Tempo secures Derby win, Cherie DeVaux shatters training barrier Center outlets report on Golden Tempo's victory at the 152nd Kentucky Derby, noting Cherie DeVaux's historic achievement as the first female trainer to win the race. They also mention the incident where a horse was scratched after throwing its jockey.
- Right: Derby chaos: Horse scratched after dramatic pre-race incident Right-leaning outlets focus heavily on the dramatic incident involving the horse Great White, which was scratched from the Kentucky Derby after throwing its jockey at the starting gate. They emphasize the scary scene and the horse's removal from the race.