Golden Tempo won Kentucky Derby 152. How did the horse get its name?

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Golden Tempo is the winner of the 152nd Kentucky Derby, after finishing the race in 2:02.27 — ahead of second-place Renegade.

Here's what to know about the winning horse.

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Where did Golden Tempo get his name?​

Golden Tempo is named after his dam, Carrumba, whose name is also inspired by a dance term.

Who is Golden Tempo's jockey?​

Jose Ortiz is Golden Tempo's jockey. He’s 0 for 10 in the Derby, his best finish coming with Good Magic (second) in 2018.

His older brother, Irad Ortiz Jr., is also a jockey for another horse that was in the race today, Renegade, who came in second place.

Read more: Jose Ortiz rode Golden Tempo to Kentucky Derby win. What to know

Who trained Golden Tempo? First female trainer wins Kentucky Derby​

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Cherie DeVaux is Golden Tempo's trainer. She is now the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.

More on Cherie DeVaux: Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby 2026 at 23-1 odds for Cherie DeVaux

Who owns Golden Tempo?​

Phipps Stable (Daisy Phipps Pulito); St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola) own Golden Tempo. Phipps Stable is 0 for 1 in the Derby, finishing 17th with Dynamic One in 2021. St. Elias is 1 for 5 in the Derby, winning with Always Dreaming in 2017.

More about the winning horse: Golden Tempo horse trainer, jockey, owner for Kentucky Derby 2026

How much does the Kentucky Derby winner get?​

The first place winner of Kentucky Derby 152 receives $3.1 million. Of that, 80% goes to the owners, while 10% goes to the trainer and the final 10% goes to the jockey.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby 152. Who owns the horse?

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