08/05/2022. International Horse Racing World, USA: Rich Strike Pounds the Kentucky Derby at 80-1 (By BloodHorse Staff) (video of the race)

 

The son of Keen Ice, last into Kentucky Derby (G1) field, takes the win at 80-1

Rich Strike , who drew late in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) with the defection of Ethereal Road , blew past favorite Epicenter  and Zandon  with Sonny Leon in the saddle to win for first-time Derby owner Richard Dawson with RED TR-Racing and trainer Eric Reed. The colt is by Keen Ice   and bred by Calumet Farm.

Rich Strike paid $163.60, $74.20, and $29.40.

 

RICH STRIKE WINS THE RUN FOR THE ROSES!

 

Congratulations to Rich Strike, trainer Eric Reed and all connections!

WATCH THE REPLAY

 

Opening fractions were brisk at :21.78, :45.36, and 1:10.34. Rich Strike crossed the wire in a final time of 2:02.61