Overhead view shows how Rich Strike pulled off the impossible at 2022 Kentucky Derby | NBC Sports

Take a bird's-eye view of Rich Strike's improbable win at the 148th Kentucky Derby. #NBCSports #HorseRacing #KentuckyDerby

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Overhead view of Rich Strike's historic 2022 Kentucky Derby win | NBC Sports

[cynot]

I've lost count how many times I watched this race but haven't gotten tired of it yet. What a victory!!

[paulschaefer]

That was some of the best jockey maneuvering I have ever seen! This jockey is now set for a very long time! Well deserved.

[sirtrollsalot]

Jockey had incredible vision, that horse had incredible heart.

[brokenwing]

Wow. That was some amazing jockeying. Steering the horse around all those tightly packed horses running at full speed, without bumping any horses or clipping their heels truly amazing performance by horse AND rider!

[GeorgeMcKinley.]

When the horse looked over at his competition and then straight ahead to the finish I was in awe. Simply Magnificent.

[ColdCorner]

Can’t stop watching this race. Brings happy tears to my eyes!

[jaspaldugal]

Absolutely BRILLIANT Jockeying on Rich Strike. A masterpiece !! a victory well deserved,

[CV-eetk]

That is the perfect combination of Horse and Jockey. Imagine a horse that was so good and not being in the "Glory click crowd", getting in because of a last minute scratch and an incredible talented jockety that understood the horse so well that he could sneak him up on the inside and then pull a pit maneuver to show the horse open space ahead. Should go down in the books as one of the best Kentucky Derby ever.

[jenniferturek]

That was a ballsy and fearless run by horse and jockey.

[rosshageman]

If this was filmed with a drone camera, then all horse races should be filmed this way. Spectacular angle of the jockey's weaving and positioning. Super race.

[christophermanning]

This will go down as one of the best races in history. Scratch 80-1 substitution that comes down to beat the fav when no one was expecting it? You can't beat that.

[mjcapp]

Can’t stop watching anything with Rich Strike. What a horse!

[johncannone]

Talk about a spectacular race. That horse and jockey to do that kind of maneuvering was incredible. 2 other horses battling then rich strike coming out of the clouds. That be was the best horse race I think I’ve ever seen

[scottlaplantelaplante]

When Rich Strike moved out slightly to pass Messier, he looked up an saw the lead horse and kept him in his sight until he passed him. That horse knows how to race.

[cprice]

Mr. Leon is a jockey to watch! He guided Rich Strike through a lot of obstacles and won. I want them to go all the way now. But if not, his KY Derby win is history that will always produce goosebumps.

[BeveCE]

It seemed as if the 2 front runners didn't see him until they saw him crossing the finish line just ahead of them, even the announcer paid him little attention until RS was right along side the 2 in front! That was a superb KD race and one def for the books! Also, thank you, announcers, for giving credit to that jockey who guided him! Was hearing extremely little about him and all the manouvering was credited to the horse itself!!! Thank you for pointing out that the jockey's thoughts were obviously on how to reach that front pack and the path he took to accomplish that incredible feat!

[andariegodelmundo]

Rich Strike was very aware of the others, specially when he was #3. The jockey helped him to find the way... excellent team!

[MARKLINMAN]

Probably one of the BEST derby’s EVER! What an amazing and brave horse, he did EVERYTHING The jockey asked of him. Love it.

[smokeglacken]

Love seeing how happy this horse and KY Derby has made everyone! Just an awesome performance in the most exciting 2 minutes in all of sports!

[carolmiller]

When I watched the race a few times as RS moves to the front - he peeks to his right seeing the 2 horses ahead of him then turns back to the front & kicks into high gear. This is a smart pair - jockey & rider! Congratulations to All!