Cherie DeVaux on historic Derby win: 'I consider myself a horse trainer, and I just happen to be female'

As Golden Tempo stormed from last place to win the Kentucky Derby in stunning fashion, he took trainer Cherie DeVaux along for a ride into history

As Golden Tempo stormed from last place to win the Kentucky Derby in stunning fashion, he took trainer Cherie DeVaux along for a ride into history.

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DeVaux, 44, became the first woman to train the winning horse in the Kentucky Derby when Golden Tempo passed favorite Renegade right near the finish and won the Triple Crown race on May 2.

She spoke with Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin and Carson Daly about the magical moment in an exclusive interview on Monday on "TODAY."