"Ingordo humorously reflected on their early struggles, stating, 'We gathered up some horses of our own; we were totally self-funded. And the collection of horses I gathered up were yaks and llamas and sheep. They weren't related to the equine species.'"
"DeVaux quipped about her public appearance, saying, 'Good thing I don't have social anxiety,' as she faced a crowd of cameras and reporters after her historic win."
"After her victory, DeVaux mentioned, 'I celebrated with family late Saturday night, eventually getting to sleep at 1:30 a.m. and allowing myself to sleep in a bit.'"
Cherie DeVaux struggled initially as a new trainer, taking 11 months to win her first race despite marrying a leading bloodstock agent. Her husband, David Ingordo, humorously admitted to providing unsuitable horses. After overcoming these challenges, DeVaux made history by becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. Following her victory, she celebrated with family and prepared for media appearances, reflecting on the overwhelming support she received through numerous messages.
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