Golden Tempo

Golden Tempo 23-1: Kentucky Derby Favorite Drought Hits Eight Years

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Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby at 23-1 from last place, paying $48.24 on a $2 bet. Final time 2:02.27. Renegade 2nd at 5-1, Ocelli 70-1 third, Chief Wallabee 7-1 fourth. $1 trifecta paid $11,250.78. Cherie DeVaux became first female trainer to win the Derby. Favorite drought now eight years.

Golden Tempo went off at 23-1, sat dead last for three-quarters of a mile, and won the Kentucky Derby. Saturday’s race was a contrarian’s textbook from gate to wire, and the favorite drought now sits at eight years. The 152nd Run for the Roses ended in 2:02.27 with Cherie DeVaux becoming the first female trainer … Read more