Cherie DeVaux is an American Thoroughbred horse trainer who made history as the first female trainer to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby as a trainer of Golden Temp. She trained under Chad Bron for eight years before she got her trainer’s licence in 2018.
Cherie DeVaux Biography
| Full Name | Cherie DeVaux |
| Nickname | Cherie DeVaux |
| Profession | Thoroughbred horse trainer |
| Date of Birth | 2 December 1981 |
| Age | 44 years old (As of May 2026) |
| Birth Place | Saratoga Springs, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Update soon |
| College | Update soon |
| Education Qualification | Pre-medical education |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Update soon |
Cherie DeVaux Age
Cherie DeVaux was born on 2 December 1981 in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. She is 44 years old as of May 2026, and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Cherie DeVaux Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | David Ingordo |
| Spouse/Husband | David Ingordo (thoroughbred bloodstock agent) |
| Children | Son – N/A Daughter – Reagan Ingordo (step-daughter) |
Cherie DeVaux Family
| Father’s Name | Butch Devaux (worked in Standardbred racing) |
| Mother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Brother’s Name | Seven brothers |
| Sister’s Name | Two sisters – including Adrianne DeVaux |
Career
| 2018 | She obtained her trainers’ license |
| 2019 | Earned her first career win at Gulfstream Park with the horse Traveling |
| 2021 | Achieved her first stakes win with Gam’s Mission |
| 2021 | Had her first Breeders’ Cup starter, Tarabi |
| 2023 | In the Natalma Stakes at Woodbine she secured her first grade 1 victory with She Feel Pretty |
| 2024 | Won her first Breeders’ Cup race with More Then Looks |
| 2025 | Trained She Feels pretty to an Eclipse Award |
| 2026 | Become the first women to with the Kentucky Derby |
| 2026 | Become only the second women to win any Triple Crown race (after Jena Antonucci’s 2023 Belmont Stakes win) |
Cherie DeVaux Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 168 cm In meters – 1.68 m In feet & inches – 5’6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 60 kg In pounds – 132 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Cherie DeVaux Net Worth
American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Cherie DeVaux has an estimated net worth between $2 million and $10 million, as of May 2026. According to reports since 2018, she has won over $32 million in total prize money.
| Net Worth (Approx) | $2 million to $10 million (as of May 2026) |
| Annual Income (Approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (Approx) | Not known |
| Real Estate | No publicly disclosed |
| Income sources | Prize money, salary, and other |
Some Interesting Facts About Cherie DeVaux
- Cherie DeVaux was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York, to Butch DeVaux and his wife.
- She has a sister named Adrianne DeVaux, who is also a horse trainer.
- Her sister, Adrianne, worked as her assistant from 2022 to 2024 and is now stepping out on her own.
- Her family is deeply involved in the racing industry and her father worked in Standardbred racing.
- Cherie DeVaux is married to Thoroughbred bloodstock agent David Ingordo.
- She has a step-daughter named Reagan Ingordo, from David’s previous relations.
- She has nine siblings, including seven brothers and two sisters.
- She previously worked as an assistant trainer for Chuck Simon and Chad Brown.
- She started her horse-trained business in 2018, and won her first race as lead trainer on her 29th start.
- She also trained She Feels Pretty to the 2025 American National Championship Female Turf Horse honors.
- In 2024, she added a Breeders’ Cup Mile win with More Than Looks and continued her strong run at Keeneland.
FAQ:
How old is Cherie DeVaux?
Cherie DeVaux is 44 years old, as of May 2026.
Who is Cherie DeVaux’s husband?
Cherie DeVaux is married ot David Ingordo.
What is Cherie DeVaux’s net worth?
As of May 2026, Cherie DeVaux’s net worth is between $2 million and $10 million.