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Rich Strike wins 148th Kentucky Derby in stunning 80-1 upset
New York Post ^ | May 7, 2022

Posted on 05/07/2022 4:16:03 PM PDT by TBP

Longshot Rich Strike won the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville in upset fashion. The horse had 80-1 odds entering the race.

It was jockey Sonny Leon’s first time winning the Derby.

The No. 21 horse wasn’t expected to run the race. He was the first alternate after Ethereal Road was scratched Friday morning.

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KEYWORDS: abc; derby; disney; espn; etherealroad; horses; kentucky; kentuckyderby; ktyderby; racing; richstrike; sonnyleon
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To: TBP
Leon's final, critical move was like watching the “Shoe. It was the stuff of legend—Ok, so I'm a sucker for track action.
21 posted on 05/07/2022 4:42:14 PM PDT by PerConPat (A politician is an animal which can sit on a fence and yet keep both ears to the ground - Mencken)
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To: TBP

He literally came out of nowhere. Running with the back of the pack, and then...OFF TO THE RACES in the stretch!


22 posted on 05/07/2022 4:44:55 PM PDT by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule. )
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To: ought-six

Literally. He was amazing.


23 posted on 05/07/2022 4:46:49 PM PDT by TBP (Decent people cannot fathom the amoral cruelty of the Biden regime.)
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To: ought-six

Great call by the track announcer.


24 posted on 05/07/2022 4:47:12 PM PDT by TBP (Decent people cannot fathom the amoral cruelty of the Biden regime.)
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To: TBP

Most “fun” Derby in a long time. $30K horse (claiming race price back in October) beats all the “big boys” .... one of the announcers said ‘the horse nobody was talking about wins the Derby’! Fantastic ride by the jockey, too.


25 posted on 05/07/2022 4:49:58 PM PDT by Qiviut (🍊 #standup "Don't let your children die on the hill you refuse to fight on.")
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To: RoseofTexas

Rich Strike’s jockey was amazingly patient. At a certain point, when many eent wide right, he snugged up to the rail. One zig-zag later, he saw pay dirt ahead and....went for it. Bravo!


26 posted on 05/07/2022 4:52:10 PM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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To: the OlLine Rebel

Yes it was. 😊


27 posted on 05/07/2022 4:52:15 PM PDT by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: Qiviut

Someone called me and said the owner is the guy who lost 20 horses in a fire. He thought he’d try racing one last time.

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/crawford-at-the-churchill-barns-on-kentucky-derby-morning-final-touts-and-insights/article_642a030a-ce20-11ec-aba7-bf343aec39d8.html


28 posted on 05/07/2022 4:55:06 PM PDT by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her. Merry Christmas)
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To: TBP

For those like myself who missed the race here is the video-—

https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/80-1-longshot-rich-strike-wins-kentucky-derby-incredible-finish/


29 posted on 05/07/2022 5:05:07 PM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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To: ladyjane

That was my first thought. Horse agitated before & after race. Did not seem normal.


30 posted on 05/07/2022 5:05:57 PM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14/12 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Presbyterian Reporter

God is Great!

What a joyous thing!


31 posted on 05/07/2022 5:11:38 PM PDT by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her. Merry Christmas)
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To: TBP

WOW! What a race!

I’ve never before seen such a speed differential like Rich Strike gaining on and overtaking the field. Well, maybe Secretariat.


32 posted on 05/07/2022 5:13:45 PM PDT by libertylover (Our BIGGEST problem, by far, is that most of the media is hate & agenda driven, not truth driven.)
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To: ladyjane
Maybe the horse was on drugs. The fix was in.

Possible, but not likely. They WILL test. I saw them read the embedded microchip to ensure his identity (they don't tattoo them under the lip anymore).

33 posted on 05/07/2022 5:17:15 PM PDT by libertylover (Our BIGGEST problem, by far, is that most of the media is hate & agenda driven, not truth driven.)
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To: TBP

Wonder what the best bet was!


34 posted on 05/07/2022 5:23:31 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: Presbyterian Reporter

Thank you.

I’ve not watched in years. Used to go.

Great win.


35 posted on 05/07/2022 5:26:39 PM PDT by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her. Merry Christmas)
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To: TBP

He’s my jockey! I’m so proud and happy for him. He has always done an amazing job with my horses. He is a really good guy!


36 posted on 05/07/2022 5:34:20 PM PDT by lopinslow
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To: TBP

Rich Strike paid $163.60 to win, $74.20 to place and $29.40 to show.

Epicenter paid $7.40 to place and $5.20 to show.

Zandon paid $5.60 to show.

The $2 exacta paid $4,101.20.

The $1 trifecta paid $14,870.70.

The $1 superfecta, with fourth-place finisher Simplification joining the top three, paid $321,500.10.


37 posted on 05/07/2022 5:38:34 PM PDT by MrHead (America has many empty lamp posts.)
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To: TBP

My Uncle-in-Law rode Seabiscuit a few times. He died a few years ago of a heart attack on his way to go dancing. He was in his late 80’s and had more energy than most people in their 30’s. What a life he had!


38 posted on 05/07/2022 5:39:30 PM PDT by willk (O)
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To: combat_boots

Wow - thanks for that, I didn’t know about the barn fire. I heard him say he didn’t think he’d get back in the business, but when he was introduced to the trainer, he thought he’d give it a try.

On a side note, my Thoroughbred mare I had for 20 years, just happened to be turned out with her dam, as was her half sister, on the TB farm where they were born. There was a barn fire & all horses in the barn were killed. The horses that survived were sold. My mare & her half-sister were bought as Christmas presents for 2 sisters who lived down the road. I bought my mare from one of the sisters when she was 9 - she lived to the ripe old age of 29. When I quit showing, she was retired to broodmare status & had 3 beautiful TB colts. If I ever had horses again, it would be broodmares. Aside from the financial loss, I can’t imagine how terrible it must be to lose horses in a fire. So happy for Rich Strike’s owner.


39 posted on 05/07/2022 5:44:02 PM PDT by Qiviut (🍊 #standup "Don't let your children die on the hill you refuse to fight on.")
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To: combat_boots

Ethereal Road, which means Heavenly Road scratched Friday. So the Heavenly Road opened the door for Rich Strike. Also, 80-1 odds. Moses was 80 when he said to let his people go. 80 also means in bible numbers the starting of freedom of the oppressors.

Horse was #21-Obidiah the prophet has 21 verses. Main theme-Obadiah’s prophecies focus on God’s judgment against the Edomites (a hostile neighbor of Israel) for their part in destroying Jerusalem. Obadiah’s message is that God will not forget His people even in their captivity but will accomplish His purpose through and beyond the appalling conditions they endure.

Remember last year, Medina Spirit cheated and won, later the horse had a heart attack and his victory was nullified. God loves speaking through horse races.

Rich Strike also was sired by Keen Ice, who beat American Pharoah(Obama) in 2012 to end his winning streak.

Rich strike had only raced 7 times before(7 God’s word). Sure there is more but this is what I found. God is great!


40 posted on 05/07/2022 5:45:55 PM PDT by ground_fog ( My God this was from today!S)
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