Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history Saturday after her horse, Golden Tempo, won the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York [1].
This victory marks a significant milestone for women in horse racing. DeVaux is now the first female trainer to win multiple Triple Crown races [1], [2].
Golden Tempo's success at the Belmont Stakes on June 6, 2026 [1], follows a previous victory at the Kentucky Derby earlier this year [1], [2]. By securing two of the three legs of the Triple Crown, DeVaux has surpassed previous records for women in the sport.
The achievement underscores a shifting landscape in a traditionally male-dominated industry. While other female trainers have found success in individual legs of the series, the ability to maintain a horse's peak performance across two different Triple Crown events is a rare feat [1].
Golden Tempo's performance at Belmont Park cements the horse's status as a dominant force in the 2026 season. The victory provides DeVaux with a historic distinction that separates her from all previous female trainers in the history of the Triple Crown [1], [2].
“Cherie DeVaux is now the first female trainer to win multiple Triple Crown races.”
DeVaux's achievement represents a breakthrough in the professional ceiling for women in Thoroughbred racing. By winning both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes with the same horse, she has demonstrated a level of sustained elite training and management that had previously been exclusive to men in the Triple Crown circuit.
