Vincent Viola Horse Wins Kentucky Derby Again

     Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola and his wife Teresa won the 152nd Kentucky Derby for the second time on Saturday at Churchill Downs Louisville. Their organization St. Elias Stables captured the Kentucky Derby as a co-owner when Golden Tempo finished in first place. Always Dreaming won the Kentucky Derby for the Violas back in 2017. 

     Viola has owned the Florida Panthers franchise since September 2013. The team captured consecutive Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025 along with three straight Eastern Conference titles. 

     Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby Jose Ortiz was the jockey on Golden Tempo for the victory and has now won each Triple Crown race at least once.