Giselle Roden

Golden Tempo was nearly at the back of the pack for the entire race, which started off on a rough start with a scratch very early in the beginning from Great White, but that didn't matter for jockey Jose Ortiz.

But along the final turn, Golden Tempo picked up speed and is now the 152nd Kentucky Derby champion.

Golden Tempo's trainer, Cherie DeVoe, is the first female trainer ever to win the Kentucky Derby.

For NPR News, I'm Giselle Roden in Louisville.

Golden Tempo was nearly at the back of the pack for the entire race, which started off on a rough start with a scratch very early in the beginning from Great White, but that didn't matter for jockey Jose Ortiz.

But along the final turn, Golden Tempo picked up speed and is now the 152nd Kentucky Derby champion.

Golden Tempo's trainer, Cherie DeVoe, is the first female trainer ever to win the Kentucky Derby.

For NPR News, I'm Giselle Rodin in Louisville.

I'm Louise Schiavone, NPR News, Washington.

People have already flooded into Churchill Downs with their Derby vests, with their fascinators and hats handcrafted for this special day.

The mint juleps are flowing, the party atmosphere is vibrating off of the stands, and folks have already put in a few wagers.

I'm here at Churchill Downs where thousands of spectators have already began to arrive to watch the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.

People have already flooded into Churchill Downs with their Derby vests, with their fascinators and hats handcrafted for this special day.

The mint juleps are flowing, the party atmosphere is vibrating off of the stands, and folks have already put in a few wagers.

The post time for the Kentucky Derby is 6.57 Eastern time.

For NPR News, I'm Giselle Rodin in Louisville.