History was made at Churchill Downs on Saturday, and now the racing world is holding its breath for the next chapter. Cherie DeVaux, who became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, faces a monumental decision: will her long-shot champion Golden Tempo run in the Preakness Stakes for a shot at the Triple Crown?

Just hours after the Derby victory, the Preakness officials were already on the phone. They called Sunday morning to congratulate DeVaux and officially invite Golden Tempo to the middle jewel of the Triple Crown series at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland. That invitation checked off one box, but the bigger question remains.

Golden Tempo's incredible run from dead last to win by a neck at 23-1 odds was nothing short of breathtaking. But that demanding rally came at a cost. DeVaux is now carefully monitoring the horse's recovery, knowing that the two-week turnaround to the Preakness is one of the toughest tests in thoroughbred racing.

The trainer's answer could come later this week. If Golden Tempo shows signs of bouncing back strong, we might see this Cinderella story continue on the Triple Crown trail. If not, DeVaux will likely rest her champion for the Belmont Stakes in June.

For now, the racing world waits—and wonders if we're about to witness another historic run.