Story of Rich Strike's historic win at 2022 Kentucky Derby | NBC Sports

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

[Cat-stros]

I’ll never get tired of Rich Strike, The Miracle!!!! Amazing and stunning!! A story for the ages!!

[alanalan-uczb]

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.

[Nisie]

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!!! 🐎🌹🏆👏👍

[jesanderson]

And still, a year later I can’t get enough of this horse and rider!!

[eddy]

“Its about Ritchie” we need more of that mentality to in the sport

[jacquelineeiserman]

So wonderfull to watch The world has fallen in love with Rich Strike May he continue to Shine

[Trassik]

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.

[KN]

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!

[charliebounced]

That overhead shot of Richie closing in on Epicentre just shows the phenomenal pace at which he was travelling! Wow!

[brettlanglois]

So happy for all of you involved with Rich Strike! You folks appear to be good caring people… AND, WHAT A RACE! Congratulations!

[richardayala]

I still get chills one year later in watching this amazing win! Always love the underdog! The race announcer made it so exciting!!

[josereyes]

It's all about the horse but without the jockey Leon superb riding he deserves alot of credit

[jld]

The fact that Eric calls him Richie says he has an endearing relationship with him. ❤️

[porousdumasia]

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.

[omwomeia]

The way Sonny and Richie raced "did all the talking, " and then some! Whoa baby, what a horse race!

[aleidagarcia]

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

[learningbuddies]

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!

[steveescape]

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.

[CheoCascara]

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.

[tommytunes]

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.