Overhead video shows just how wild Rich Strike’s Kentucky Derby win really was

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May 09, 2022, 08:26 AM

Blackmore

Overhead video shows just how wild Rich Strike’s Kentucky Derby win really was

I've watched it several times now and also noticed the jockey's skill at 0:41 when he splits the two horses in order to have open track to really accelerate. He came very close to fouling the horse on the left.

May 09, 2022, 08:29 AM

ElToro

So cool when the underdog wins. And how many people at the tracks said hell I’ll put $10 on the longest odds and then got paid.

May 09, 2022, 08:46 AM

1s1k

quote:
Originally posted by Blackmore:

The jockey was the key. He saw the horse and jockey in the yellow livery run out of gas and give up the rail. A burst of speed and he took over the rail putting him in a position to run down the leaders...and he did.

The announcer didn't even mention Rich Strike until he was about to win.

Exactly what happened.

Also lots of luck and a horse that had way more left than anyone else. If everyone was on the rail he would have been out of luck.

May 09, 2022, 10:29 AM

HRK

quote:
Originally posted by drill sgt:
Did not watch the race but from the sound of the responses it reminds me of the shot of "nitro" "kick in the back side"..... Question on the payout for 80 to 1 odds on winning === $20 bet would equal how much winnings????? ..................... drill sgt.

$2 bet earned $163.60
10 X at $20 Bet approximately $1,636.00

May 10, 2022, 08:09 AM

Blackmore

quote:
Originally posted by HRK:
$2 bet earned $163.60
10 X at $20 Bet approximately $1,636.00

...and a tax form to fill out. You'd be better off with ten $2.00 tickets cashed by several people at different windows.

May 11, 2022, 08:04 PM

adobesig

That horse was so amped up after the race. It was biting the reins of the horse trying to lead it. Sort of the Mr. T of horses.