Kentucky Derby: Golden Tempo wins, horse scratched at gate
Summary
Golden Tempo secured victory at the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the Derby, while another horse, Great White, was scratched after throwing its jockey at the starting gate.
How coverage differs
- Center: Golden Tempo's Historic Win: Female Trainer Breaks Derby Barrier Center outlets reported on Golden Tempo's victory at the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, noting Cherie DeVaux's historic achievement as the first female trainer to win the event. They also mentioned the scratching of the horse Great White at the starting gate.
- Right: Celebrity Daughter Steals Derby Spotlight with Bold New Look Right-leaning outlets focused on the celebrity aspect of the Kentucky Derby, highlighting Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, and her dramatic new look at the event. This coverage downplayed the actual race results and the historic win by trainer Cherie DeVaux.