Source: Fox News
Summary
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, marking a historic first for a female trainer. The field was reduced to 18 due to scratches and track conditions were fast with good visibility. The temperature was 54 degrees, making it the coldest Derby Day on record since 1959. The coldest Derby Day on record was in 1940 and 1957 when temperatures reached 36 degrees.
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The game followed a familiar script.
The weather was chilly, but the track was perfect for racing. A few horses scratched, but the ones that remained put on a show. Golden Tempo made history, becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
The temperature was the lowest it’s been in decades, but that didn’t stop the horses from giving it their all. It was a day for the record books.
This one felt recognizable early, with the track conditions setting the tone for the rest of the race.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end, with Golden Tempo crossing the finish line first.
Original Observation: It’s not just the weather that’s cold, it’s the excuses that start flowing when the game doesn’t go as planned.
Author: Evan Null
