Story of Rich Strike's historic win at 2022 Kentucky Derby | NBC Sports
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- Relive Rich Strike's upset of all upsets at the Kentucky Derby after the 80-to-1 longshot joined the field on Friday and charged down the leaders in the final stretch to claim an incredible victory at Churchill Downs. #NBCSports #HorseRacing #RichStrike
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Story of Rich Strike's historic win at 2022 Kentucky Derby | NBC Sports
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“Its about Ritchie” we need more of that mentality to in the sport
way too true that happened to one of my moms horses he was "destructive" according to retama trainers and they gave him to my mother who went on to win several quarter races with him and when asked how she made him better I told them yall treated him terribly and my mom loves him theres nothing he wouldn't do for her and he's 30 years old now living his life as a grand front yard ornament who loves skritches and my mom to this day
Finally a trainer that gives all the credit to the horse, the one being that made this all possible, that ran his heart out, a true Champion!!! 🐎🌹🏆👏👍
What do you mean finally? Bob Baffert did that over and over again for both his Triple Crown winners, American Pharoah and Justify.
@@chriskay1449 I know. I was talking about THESE specific 2022 TC races. Baffert is not around this time.
Only legendary horse can claim the credit just like secretariat.
@@lucianorosso3375 You missed the point entirely. And yes a horse can and should claim the amazing credit of winning the Derby. That's a HUGE accomplishment in itself!
We need to title him "The Red Blur" for how quick and sneaky his close in on Epicentre was! Even as a spectator it was very hard to see how close he was getting until the last couple of seconds.
It's all about the horse but without the jockey Leon superb riding he deserves alot of credit
The fact that Eric calls him Richie says he has an endearing relationship with him. ❤️
rich strike is really smart. twice down the stretch you can see him look at the horse he had to catch and he did. i love stories like this. what a beautiful animal.
Agreed, a totally beautiful animal, and the biggest heart.
You mean the jockey is really smart. That’s like saying the nascar is really smart it won. Yeah but who was driving it?
@@Frandezo it’s more of both. A NASCAR can’t drive by itself but a horse can run by itself it just takes someone to control it so it’s a bit of both
He stared them down…it’s demoralizing in any competitive event…and champions USE it….Rich strike did!
@@Frandezot5umwq ❤3
Rli😅
Rich Strike has massive good genes. His father Keen Ice beat Triple Crown winner in similar fashion in 2015. And his Granddady, Curlin was the very famous 2007 Preakness winner!
He has a double cross of Smart Strike 3M x 2F
Very nice info thank you
very nice info. thank you 😊
I’ll never get tired of Rich Strike, The Miracle!!!! Amazing and stunning!! A story for the ages!!
Me too Kat!! I love watching Ritchie’s incredible dash to victory and then Ritchie’s wonderful people and the joy we shared with them. I’ll be thinking about something totally different, then Richie pops into my head and I feel that thrill again.
Me too Kat...
The miracle, a literal red blur. I hope he has a career as legendary as Secretariat, he's surely just as beautiful
same here ❤❤
The way Sonny and Richie raced "did all the talking," and then some! Whoa baby, what a horse race!
That overhead shot of Richie closing in on Epicentre just shows the phenomenal pace at which he was travelling! Wow!
Most shocking move I've ever seen!
YT search MineThat Bird 2009 KD overhead view. I don't know which is more impressive. Both are fantastic.
WOW IS RIGHT.
The humility of Eri Reed is beyond words. If people had this level of humility the world would be a better place . More so our politicians.
What a generous and humble trainer. Pity there weren't more like him.
And still, a year later I can’t get enough of this horse and rider!!
Some new camera shots and content that I haven't seen after watching so much content on this race. This video is worth the watch.
What I love about this horse and this race, is that 99% of the people did not pick this 80 to 1 long shot, most people did not win money on Rich Strike, yet we all still love the fact that Rich Strike won this race, and it was the greatest race we ever saw. On top of that, once we learn all the facts of this truly epic story, it does not matter how invested we were initially. We fall in love with the horse, his owner, the jockey, the whole team, and the story of literally over coming ALL the odds stacked against them. The owner had a tragic barn fire 2 yrs ago, Rich Strike was purchased for $30,000, originally Rich Strike was not even supposed to be in the race, he was a last-minute fill-in for a scratched horse. Rich Strike was a 80 to 1 long shot, which made this one of the biggest upsets in Derby history. In the first few seconds of the race Rich Strike was last, at one point in the race it did not look like Rich Strike was going to be able to make it through the huge pack ahead of him. Against all odds, literally all odds, this horse ran down the entire field and won the Kentucky Derby. That will give a lot of people hope for themselves and others, and for what we are going through in life. So even though millions of people did not win a dime on Rich Strike, we still love the fact that Rich Strike and the entire team won. This literally was the greatest horse race ever. God what you did for Rich Strike and his whole team, please do for America.
What Rich Strike did in the derby, is the same awe inspiring feeling sensation, that Secretariat did at Belmont., I can't put more words together and explain it, it's just epic.
Y no olvidemos a Mine That Bird, ganador del CXXXV Derby de Kentucky (2009) En aquel momento fue el segundo mayor tajo en la historia de "La Carrera de las Rosas"
Hoy comparte el 4to. lugar con Giacomo (2005) Ambos cerraron pagando 50 a 1
Saludos desde Venezuela 🇻🇪
You're kidding?
He got lucky.
They didn't run him in the Preakness for a shot at the Triple Crown. Now they run him in the Belmont..smh
@Bo Swindle Who are you replying to? Also, there is no such thing as luck. Everything happens for a reason.
@@skiptowne5724 he got lucky. They didn't run in him tge Preakness because they knew he sucked.
One hit wonder
Please dont say rich strike and Secretariat in same sentance,after derby they short trained this horse ,and he ran like a claimer in belmont,and he gona run Travers in Aug.,i hope they give hime a couple tightners up to that race,if he dont run till aug he will perform poorly
I want to go and visit Richie and tell him thank you for inspiring me to keep fighting even when no one believes in you!! Richie you have the heart of a champion!!
So wonderfull to watch The world has fallen in love with Rich Strike May he continue to Shine
Herbie and Eric trained for my family for many years. The horse always came first, and whatever it took to make the horses healthy and happy, it got done. Horsemanship.
It's like that fabulous horse had a whole different gear. He MOVED! I think he still had energy to keep going! Just an awesome sight to behold and his jockey did an incredible job! Congratulations to the entire team! Rich Strike is quite a horse!
Sonny did an incredible job of putting his horse in the perfect position to have a chance to win!!!! He had plenty of gas in the tank!!!!
Everyone thought the same thing seeing that unbelievable second wind, "did this horse just switch a literal gear??"
Maybe he has that big heart or produces less lactic acid, it definitely looked like he could keep up that pace for a good while after.
So happy for all of you involved with Rich Strike! You folks appear to be good caring people… AND, WHAT A RACE! Congratulations!
this is a great story. all the people associated with rich strike are down to earth.
I can't get enough of this story. I want a documentary, lol.
I still get chills one year later in watching this amazing win! Always love the underdog! The race announcer made it so exciting!!
When you give everything to a horse, the horse will give anything for you. I feel like this horse runs on pure heart and love for his humans.❤
Super exciting and beautiful the race and the history around it. I have seen the race more than 100 times as something super motivating. Big Sonny Leon
And it was great seeing a horse that wasn’t predicted to win, win ! 👍
I Love this entire team, good hard working people, with a one in a Million Horse that probably ran the best race the Triple Crown Series has EVER Seen! Definitely the best run I've ever seen, in person or on tape.
He won a race at that track by 17 lengths last year and was bought after finishing last in his debut by these guys so they are really underrated in their abilities to find a good horse...hope he wins the Belmont.
Pimlico first.
It's such a great story. God bless Steve Asmussen for sitting down for it too
Sony Leon thinking toward the end, "I tink I got that race"!! And yes he did!
powerful and beautiful
Richie strikes my heart
the father of rich strike is keen ice. the mother of rich strike is gold strike. they were both very good race horses. still cannot believe calumet farm put him in a $30,000 claiming race (his second race) as a 2 year old after finishing last the race prior (his first race). good for the groom (sorry i do not know his name) leon, reed and dawson.
The groom's name is Jerry Dixon Jr. He loves that horse, and you can tell the horse loves him back.❤🌹
What a story! Beautiful!
Still in awe, everytime I come across this story.
That gorgeous, energetic powerhouse of a horse was so excited and still revved afterward he was biting anything and everyone. 🔥❤️💀👍😂
i watch this over and over. it is like a high school baseball team beating a world series champion in major league baseball.
Strike rich, you are so MAGNIFICENT!
I listen to this every day when I get a chance. Larry Cullmus sends Exciting Chills in me when he yells🗣 Rich Strike 😆❤💯%
Never tired watching this! Such joy.
When that inside rail opened up I've NEVER seen a horse accelerate like that!!! WOW!
What about the Jockey? He has a lot of credit on this championship. He had an strategy, he focus on what he was doing and I think he deserve recognition.
The most exciting race I have seen since Secretariat.
Everyone likes throwing the name Secretariat out there in these comments because it makes them think they look smart in front of everyone. Lol
He gave his owners the thrill of a lifetime.
What about the fans? I still love watching the derby over and over and over again.
Indeed a magnificent results congrats to Rich Strike and all including the two footers!!!
It’s amazing to me that people don’t realize this was a once-in-their-lifetime occurrence.
That is so not the point at all. The entire story is epic, that is the point. The horse gets into the race 36 hrs before the race, less than 5 mins before the deadline. He has connections most did not know. His trainer lived thru the most horrific circumstance any trainer could live thru... a lightening strike burning one of his barns to the ground killing 23 of his horses, two of the trainer's assistant trainers dying of cancer in the last year, the trainer himself critically ill in the hospital with Covid a year & a half ago. Now, here he is with a horse of a lifetime, whom he loves way beyond dollar signs. Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby in amazing fashion.
@@morganmulhall4008 thanks for this behind the scenes insight - the trainers humility and kindness shows, now I see how it developed…
@@morganmulhall4008 Thanks so much for that information! I wasn’t aware of all that and it makes this historic win even more epic! It could not have happened to more deserving people!
La GRANDEZA hecha Realidad.. Todis necesitábamos ese Triunfo de Ricck Straik 🐎 todos.. Aquí en Venezuela 🇻🇪 lo celebramos con mucha emoción.. Nos recordó una Época de Oro, la cual esperamos recuperar muy pronto. 🐴❤️💐
What an Awesome Miracle of Courage and talent is Rich Strike!
I love it when the least horse you think won’t win does!!!!!❤
wow that horse is something ELSE! it knew! IT KNEW!!!! it was literally pacing all way behind!!! WOW! makes me emotional seeing an underdog win
🇻🇪🔥👍🏻💪🏻 tremenda carrera histórica súper emocionante fue de infartó. La vivimos como toda una victoria d nuestro país Venezuela 🇻🇪❤️ gracias Sonny León gracias Rick stiker. 🐴🐴
I can’t wait for the movie about this! 🎥
IMHO, the best sports surprise upset video ever.
the jockey should get a lot of credit here, it was his brilliant tactic to get the clear run, too see it and sneak up on the inside, the horse wouldnt have found that run on its own, its was the jockey that STEERED the horse in that particular direction.
He really did. What an exceptional ride.
rich strike a powerful and beautiful chestnut colored horse.
Incredible story. What a amazing horse
Rich strike does have what it takes to be a champion. Look at his muscles compare to others.
the father of rich strike is keen ice. the mother of rich strike is gold strike. his grandfathers are curlin and smart strike. all 4 were very good race horses. still cannot believe calumet farm put him in a $30,000 claiming race (his second race) as a 2 year old after finishing last the race prior (his first race). i am sure reed was following him since he was a baby. good for dixon junior, leon, reed and dawson. reed is the mastermind behind rich strike. he is surrounded by many solid people. it is good to hear that reed cares more about the health of a horse versus profit. rich strike is such a beautiful powerful horse. america needs this fairy tale story to continue.
What a humble nice man! So glad they won!
This is a beautiful video. KUDOS.
Man you can tell he loves that horse
I am still amazed and inspired by this story.
What wonderful horse. The people around him as well. Rich STRIKE. . .his team. . . PROOF that MIRACLES do HAPPEN.
Way to go sonny and rich strike you are both champions in my eyes what a come back😮😮😮😮a unbelievable upset
The blazing hot speed duel set it up perfectly for a closer. The horse had the trip. Since then he has struggled.
big credit to the trainer and also specially to jockey! salute!
After the first go round the announcer said Rich Strike hanging out in the rear. However he was back there saying "move b get out the way" lol
Yep!🤭🐎
0.16..."And my biggest thing was I wanted respect for Richie after the race." I was at the 2014 Derby (California Chrome won). I remember seeing one of the horses that didn't place with a handler afterward. She was soooo proud of him!
Carrera hermosa ,que gran caballo y el jinete espectacular
Es de las más lindas en su historia
Incredible horse...always loved the underdog!
Lovely video. What a satisfying win this was! Bravo team Richie!
Chills every time I rewatch it. NEVER OUT THE RACE
What a story! 👍🏻
Outstanding! STUNNING BEAUTIFUL U R RICH STRIKE
I can't wait to see a film about RICH STRIKE... 🙏
As a horse guy and a fan, I understand the fact of them not racing yesterday but it hurts the sport in so many ways. Longest shot on derby day could’ve been then most improbable triple crown winner in the history of horse racing and we won’t see it. Just think about it.
I think something else was going on who wouldn't want to have a chance to win the triple crown. That horse was hopped up after the race.
@@tomcochran6616 The horse passed the drug tests. It was a smart move by the owner/trainer NOT running him in the Preakness. In all of his races, Rich Strike moves late. The Preakness is too short for him to make his move to the front. The Belmont is longer than the derby and much better suited for Rich Strike's style.
@@tomcochran6616 Nice try. He tested clean like all the other runners did. And if he had been my horse, I would have skipped the Preakness too. It's not like there haven't been two Triple Crown winners in recent memory. Since when did looking out for the horse's best interest equate to "something must be wrong." Sheesh. I can only imagine had he run and then been beat what people would say. Good Grief.
@@goforwand31 It's worse to not try then try and lose. It's amazing how people have been brainwashed into believing a horse can't run a 2 minute race within two weeks. And they can't afford to have 2 doped up horse's in two years. And who doesn't want a triple crown winner.
Rich Strike was sure in a good mood that day. He moved like Sonny hit the NOS button.
I'm not interested to watch horse racing but when i watch Rich Strike's ❤ O myhgad..! Unavailable, So amazing ❤❤❤😚😚
Great story. Never gets old.
Gotta make a movie about this horse and call it “The Long Shot”
Beautiful story. ❤️
Makes me really emotional for some reason. Probably cos I feel down and out in life seeing that horse never give up and really put it's foot down at the end makes me sob like a baby
So freakin awesome!!!
I love Rich Strike!
Gave me chills!!!!!
Might be my new favorite horse ever
What an absolutely amazing race. Amazing horse
Shades of mine that bird
Amazing story. May handsome Richie remain strong and fearless❣️
Espectacular ...
One of the most memorable race well done rich strike
This popped up just after I watch the Epsom Derby. This was great to watch - can't imagine what it would have been like for them all. It will live long in their memory.
aww she is holding a rose as she falls on her dad.
Yes loved the way his daughter went to the ground to hug and celebrate with her dad. Not worried about anything besides hugging her dad!
Awesome Win. I get goosebumps!
more rich strike content!!
Congratulations to all the winners 🏆 they deserve every single success, they are truly a dream Team 🐴🏅, and proven Champions. 🙇🏻♂️ God bless 🙏
Please watch the race in Spanish with Yonnatan Criollo...the most amazing call of a horse race I've ever heard even with my elementary Spanish. Muchas lagrimas...
What a great trainer🐴🐴🐴🐴
Rich Strike made every horse look like they were running in slow motion!
Terrific !
Loved it !
Pretty darn cool!