I'm the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. Being a horse trainer is my identity; I was never interested in being a mom.

I'm the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. Being a horse trainer is my identity; I was never interested in being a mom.

Cherie DeVaux trained Golden Tempo.ReutersCherie DeVaux trained Golden Tempo, who won the Kentucky Derby.She says being responsible to 120 horses is her life.She doesn't have biological kids, but is an aunt and stepmom.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cherie DeVaux. It has been edited for length and clarity.I still can't put into words the feeling of winning the Kentucky Derby. "Exciting" doesn't cut it.Everything in my life…