2022 Kentucky Derby

A shocker!! Also-Eligible, Rich Strike, draws in at the last minute and takes the Kentucky Derby at 80-1 odds. Rich Strike becomes the second longest shot to ever win the Derby after Donerail in 1913 (91-1).
May 7, 2022 @ Churchill Downs
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Chapters:
0:00 Horses Arrive
3:22 Paddock
8:19 Jockeys Arrive
10:03 Riders' Up
10:24 Call to Post
10:51 Post Parade
15:54 At the Gate
16:45 The 148th Kentucky Derby
18:00 The Field Returns
19:05 Returning a Champion
20:37 Arriving at the Winners' Circle
24:01 Receiving the Rose Garland
25:35 Entering the Winners' Circle
27:37 Back to the Barn
29:41 Thanks for Watching
#RichStrike #Longshot #KentuckyDerby #Derby148 #Shocker #BigOdds #Donerail #Epicenter #CrownPride #Zandon #Louisville #Kentucky #TripleCrown #Preakness #Belmont

[@gailpeterson2154]

It's been almost 2 years since Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby and I still get chills of excitement watching it!

[@kystars]

This horse and the owner, jockey and team have really gave the Kentucky Derby a jolt of greatness! The last horse to enter the race because another scratched, ends up winning. This just shows everyone, anybody can come back from the end or a bad situation in your life. It gave me goose bumps to see this. I'm from Kentucky and live half an hour from the track.

[@user-eb3pr3em1h]

👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🐴❤️❤️❤️

[@user-eb3pr3em1h]

Вы счастливый человек😊

[@denisegiles1961]

You have to love an underdog! The Best kind of winning! That Jockey knew his horse and how to guide it; that was a thousand times worth of watching impressive!

[@lynnes11]

You get Baffert out and finally it's anybody's race! Amazing race, I can't stop rewatching it.

[@myrnabergen5342]

I bet Baffert bet some coin secretly on Rich Strike....

[@sea9994]

@@myrnabergen5342 hopefully it was olde coin not the crypto future bit_coin it is doge_down they say 😉.

[@pattiwinn5217]

No drugs needed!!!

[@danielcook2430]

ONE OF THE BEST KENTUCKY DERBY RACES IN MY 60 YEARS.!

[@danielcook2430]

@@lanna7917 YES he did I pray RICH STRIKE WINS THE TRIPLE 👑, I REALLY DO. IT WAS A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE TO WATCH .

[@JIbanez1989]

Awesome

[@ming4300]

All

[@danielcook2430]

@@ming4300 NOT all

[@danielcook2430]

Respect your opinion 👌

[@diannefeinstein5135]

One of the best ridden races I’ve seen since I’ve watched it. Loved how Rich Strike’s jockey moved him in and out of traffic so skillfully. Such a huge surprise that a horse that wasn’t expected to win at all did. Congratulations to his owners.

[@robertmitchell9529]

Horses are the most absolute beautiful animals on the planet!

[@pabloesco6945]

At the beginning u can really see the majestic presence these horses are

[@fannyfayvintage7668]

It's nice how the groom is walking the horse around, cooling him down, caring for the beautiful animal which made this all happen. Very professional, caring team behind this incredible horse.

[@sea9994]

Well it isn't a old nag..

[@jupeter24]

yeah, I agree. They got something special going over there. Jockey, owner, trainer, groom, and the stars aligned, basically, to give this horse a chance. (Other horses dropped out). Phenomenal effort. But they knew on paper, they had a shot. not many other people did though, haha.

[@lisaanne4897]

I’ve been a long-time fan of the horses! I think that this was the best race I’ve ever watched. I think that Sonny Leone strategically rode the best race I’ve ever seen! I am still reeling!!!!👍❤️

[@joanmatlaga662]

Can he win on turf at preakness

[@JorgeGonzalez-sm9ld]

Best sporting event I have ever seen in my 56 years. Just Wow.

[@wilfredocardozomorales7894]

Mientras un gobierno Venezolano acaba con el país la clase y el talento deportivo y en todos los. géneros laborales dignos sacan la cara por Venezuela talento humano dé Esportacion

[@albertooquendo6156]

That race suck..someone is behind all this Kentucky derby fake

[@lisaanne4897]

@@albertooquendo6156 I feel sorry for you, sir. If you think that what that jockey did was fake, it only shows how little you know about horse racing. I’m praying for you to find joy in your life. 🙏🏻

[@NavvyMom]

Couldn't watch the race live, had to work. I wish I'd found your video first. Would have been much more exciting to see yours than the NBC one. Thanks for posting!

[@alejandrae5605]

Oh my God, the horse is so bad ass and the jockey going in and out of traffic as if he was on a busy freeway in California! I can pictures the other jockeys thinking “what just happened”! ❤❤❤❤

[@albertooquendo6156]

That jockey I have bet many times and never does anything,,sorry but horse n jockey was not even belong in Kentucky derby,, no way,,sometimes only God' knows

[@loverofcalifornia3619]

@@albertooquendo6156 They obviously did belong in he KD.

[@Kitcat5656]

as an Ex-Californian exactly what I thought

[@flopo3044]

@@albertooquendo6156 and the horse and jockey you thought belong in the race lost who is going to take advice from you now🤣

[@victoriarodriguez4552]

Thank you Sonny León for your Victory, you bring hope, honor and such a joy to our country, God bless you and Viva Venezuela ❤ 🙏 🇻🇪

[@juliewagner5413]

Thank you for recording the entire experience from this angled position. This is the best footage I’ve seen of all that’s out there. It allowed me to feel & see everything as if I was in the stands. Getting to watch every detail, all the way until Rich Strike walks off stage, is phenomenal!

[@pocahon8460]

Agree great cops especially of the horses going over

[@ugly8828]

Look at the parade of these horses ! Wow they are so beautiful ; so big and well feed !

[@celticcheetah6371]

I love how well groomed their manes are - some awesome hair-dos :)

[@cooltubeish]

Terrific coverage! Thank you so much. Great to see how patient and well behaved Rich Strike was through all the post race ceremony. A true star.

[@justme-uc8pp]

FANTASTIC HORSE RICH STRICK not since Scretariat have I seen such a wonderfully spirited & fast (Red) Horse!! You could see Rich Strike looking the other horses in the eye as he passed them by!! Fantastic 80 to 1 🏆

[@marjoriecoey3418]

Yes he has attitude ..all business!

[@monicataylor-edwards3954]

Yes Rich was turning his head towards them, as he was about to pass, then he would switch into another gear and hit the gas😂

[@Galacticcannibalx]

Amazing horse and amazing jockey . I keep watching this fantastic race the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Just watch the jockey skilfully maneuver his horse through the traffic and then see the horse speed up to win at 80/1.

[@EscapeFromCrazytown]

80/1 odds? Wow! Check out the story he tells at about 21:00 in. I hope this lady didn't take his advice.

[@abbyarnold4477]

Those two leading into the final stretch wore each other down and the rest of the field were catching up . Why would you make such a comical assessment . Are you just entering the horse betting world ? Oh my 🤪🤣😂

[@baphomet8691]

one of the best performances ever. an absolute epic race.

[@davidhenry8056]

The way the jockey maneuvers the horse with great speed to take the lead, it was mind blowing to see

[@elisabethcrawford5903]

Wow, those horse are magnificent- just take your breath away!

[@CastleMc]

Thanks for posting this! Great to see a small barn take one, and Sonny Leon is the man of the hour

[@cjmiro90277]

Thank you for posting! What a great seat, with a bird's eye view of The Finish and Winner's Circle. What a day! 80-1... and the trainer's backstory... a Claimer! A Star is Born ... horse, trainer's and jockey. And an amateur owner! Wow! 🤯🎉♥️

[@jorgelorenzo3135]

I have been watching horse racing for a while and I have never seen a horse and jockey maneuver on the inside like that with 20 horses in the race and win!! Amazing 👏 👏👏👍👍👍

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

same here! I live in South Florida and was watching Formula 1 and this jockey literally must have too lol haven't seen anyone race a horse like a car!

[@kimshepard6227]

It was off the hook amazing!!!

[@jncarrington01]

Calvin Borel did it on Street Sense and again on Mine That Bird.

[@friscoexpress851]

That jockey put that horse in every hole that opened up at the perfect timing, and the horse responded to every move like it was nothing. I’ve never seen anything like it in horse racing. Reminds me of the moves Jeff Gordon used to pull with a fast car in NASCAR.

[@joseantoniomorales2201]

​@@kimshepard6227 🎉🎉😢😢

[@debbietalbert959]

Magnificent horses and magnificent race! Congratulations to Rich Strike his owners and jockey! I wish my mom were alive to see this! Her favorite movie was Secretariat and she would watch it over and over again. I could watch this as many times! Brilliantly won!!

[@Jgraterol2586]

Lets go Venezuela..Sony Leon great jockey..!! Congrats.

[@willowbug2115]

It was a beautiful finish and one of the best races I've seen. Awesome job by the jockey. Here's one for the underdog! 👏☝️

[@MT-if1jr]

Secretariat still is faster. 23 compare to Rich Strike at 25.5. I hope he wins all 3!!

[@marjoriecoey3418]

That horse trusted that jockey! When he asked hom to swing around and go he did. Rare!

[@suzannemarienau2760]

What a terrific video! Thank you! This was far better than what NBC did. I felt like I was there in the stands. This was a Derby for the ages, and I couldn't be more delighted for Rich Strike & all his people.

[@arnaldogomezlopez3229]

The jockey made a demonstration of excellence, the horse showed quality and heart. Rich Strike was demanded by the jockey in the almost 800 finals, he passed him in the middle of traffic, took him inside and traffic again...demanded him outside and he passed like an arrow...he is a great horse.

[@oldGB1]

Best video I have watched on the 2022 KY Derby. It is kinda' like being there. I never realized how small those jockeys are or how majestic and athletic the race horses are.

[@monicataylor-edwards3954]

The jockeys really stay fit and watch their weight in order to ride the horses.

[@ugly8828]

I Always watch kentucky derby every year and it is the most popular and glamorous horserace event ! The people are all dressed formal and i really love the athmosphere here !

[@controlcam820]

Congrats to the fastest horse & best jockey I've Ever seen. He knew Rich Strike was gonna' do it right out of the gate,weaved in & out,once in 3rd He poured it on !

[@astorytotell5019]

Thank you for recording this, a regular guy like me will never get to experience this.

[@Shanopla]

The difference in reaction between the internet crowd rejoicing and the actual crowd that lost money is astounding. Way to go RS!

[@JayAr709]

LoL 😂

[@EscapeFromCrazytown]

At about 21:00 in, the guy recounts a story of a woman he met who told him she was going to place a bet on Rich Strike, because her husband's name is Rich. But he tells her not to, because Rich Strike was a bad bet. So she said she would choose another horse. 👀

[@Shanopla]

@@EscapeFromCrazytown yes I heard that, OUCH lol

[@manuelperez3845]

Asombroso impactante nosotros los Venezolanos necesitamos en estos momentos ese rato de esparcimiento gracias a Sony León por ese rato de Emoción viva Venezuela

[@terrilewis172]

Not even a call as Rich Strike came screaming up for the win. Beautiful and impressive ride from that powerhouse of a horse!

[@monicataylor-edwards3954]

NO WARNING; UNTIL HE 🐎🐎WAS IN PASSING 😂💕💞💕

[@shldnfr]

I love how Rich Strike's tongue is hanging out there @1:32 😄

[@millyonair9225]

At the end, the horse moved like a tremendous F1 car, and the jockey rode him like Ayrton Senna.

[@revpgesqredux]

Or Niki Lauda

[@ninasvistunov9637]

The jockey is a Venezuelan, give him the credit!

[@judithcampbell1705]

WOW what a race. The jockey maneuvering his horse through the pack was phenomenal to watch. Great job by everyone involved with Rich Strike 👏 I wish them luck at the Preakness. It would be great to see another triple crown winner this year. Bet he's not a Longshot next time.

[@redneckfarmer6584]

Watching the beginning when all the horses were brought by and named. Rich strike seemed to have more swag than the rest. Great race.

[@lisaposey6450]

Attitude for sure!

[@maggiebaker1988]

Swagman. I noticed that too, he has great presence

[@redsox116]

During the arrivals in the beginning, Rich Strike already had his tongue out like MJ; its go time loll

[@Angelaius]

@@redsox116 I think he is very clever by sticking it out. My guess is that sticks it out to release pressure from the chain

[@montanawarren8462]

@@Angelaius no it's to keep his motor throttled he BIT his lead pony Before the Race in the post parade & the outrider had to take ahold of him to take him to the gate and after the race he bit the outrider AND His Pony so I imagine if you don't keep him throttled he's going to bite you....

[@eddy0043]

Whoever is commentating on this videos is very knowledgeable

[@dianeambrose683]

The maneuvering was spectacular! Hats off to the jockey! That horse had speed to burn at the finish line! ❤️👏

[@jupeter24]

Rich Strike looked ready to go, man! Historic! I wonder if someone will contact you for this footage! Rich Strike documentary. People are still going to be mentioning this race in 100 years.

[@Turboy65]

Thanks for this video. It shows the parts that the major media outlets edit out. Now I can see how all the horses were behaving before and after the race. I wanted to see that.

[@rugbytimothy1315]

and the crowd is stunned....I love it.

[@judypierce7028]

Beautiful and majestic horses created by God! They are all winners!

[@gerald605]

Great video. Got a good feel of the day. Thanks for the natural sound. I really appreciate that.

[@connorduke4619]

@17:54 the best part is how Rich Strike keeps running full tilt thinking he has another lap to run! :)

[@greenshp]

It's amazing watching this race, because this horse Rich Strike does exactly - EXACTLY - what Seabiscuit did - sit in the back of the pack, and surge at the end to win it. He did it over and over again. (Seabiscuit was never a Triple Crown winner because he started his winning career a little too late, so he was ineligible. However, he did beat the Triple Crown winner in a head to head race.)

[@revpgesqredux]

Winx

[@revpgesqredux]

She did it better than Seabiscuit

[@greenshp]

@@revpgesqredux And you would know that how? Seabiscuit did it many times. You have to read books about it, because it is not on video (it was the 1930s).

[@marjoriecoey3418]

Ah yes Winx! LOVED watching this horse.

[@alfonsosoriano171]

Awesome horses, you can feel the power inside of them.

[@codex3048]

Great to see from this angle. When the camera is stationary, it shows just how fast they're running!

[@alfonsoflores6769]

What can I say...happy...proud to be Venezuelan, congratulations Sonny, God bless you. From Valencia Venezuela. Que puedo decir...feliz...orgulloso de ser venezolano,felicidades Sonny, dios te bendiga.Desde Valencia Venezuela.

[@cruisin4alosin]

Thank you SO MUCH for this take! I don't know if I'll ever get the chance to go to the Derby, but I this this view/take is the closest feel I'll have to actually being there. I also didn't realize what a blessing it was to watching it WITHOUT too many human voices getting in the way; the camera angles, the over-puffed speculating opinions, and the microphones shoved into everybody's face (including the horses). I especially liked the post-race view, all the way to watching the triumphant athlete walk comfortably off "into the sunset" of his winning day!

[@ramonrivera6944]

One of the best horses I ever see coming back with everything against everyone amazing race and great jockey for the effort pushing forward the stalion to the LIMITS OF THE WINNING LINE, AMAZING

[@hwkfan7896]

You did a great job recording this, considering your limited access etc. Thank you!

[@deehenrichs4088]

Thank you for putting this video together so nicely. Very well done! I was watching from the stable area but this is so nice to watch from the grandstand view as if I was there. The race was awesome. So good for the underdog!

[@MadScientistGaming]

The faces of everyone losing money has me dead 💀 🤣 😂 what a Cinderella story

[@tommoore8726]

To use an oxymoron; the deafening silence and hush of the crowd was asking, "What horse was that?"

[@revpgesqredux]

That was the sound of Rich Strike reaching into everybody's pockets and taking their money. You know in Vegas there was a giant cheer! The house loves a long shot

[@marjoriecoey3418]

Rich Strikes background is excellent! Genes count!

[@MTerry621]

Awesome Rich Strike you showed them. Beautiful horse

[@jenniferflynn736]

I was there!! it was amazing and epic!!

[@Angelaius]

The maternal grandfather of Rich strike and Messier is Smart Strike. 😁

[@bobbymadera3234]

SONNY OUTRIDE ALL THOSE JOCKEYS IN THAT RACE CONGRATULATIONS CHAMP

[@davidhenry8056]

This derby will go down in history as one of the most eventful derby and the most talk about for years to come and this reminds of a race horse in Jamaica with same similarities by the name dome strike upset at long odds so in racing especially long distance races any number can play I certainly enjoy this fantastic occasion

[@Kat-zj5kd]

Unbelievable race by Rich Strike and jockey Leone the way he manouvered the horse thru the herd and like the horse had wings and super powers and he flew past the rest. Up until now he had never won any race - he came 3rd in some small race. He was almost not part of the derby - i think some last minute entry.. a race to remember

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

Barber Road is such a gorgeous color wow! Congrats to the winner Rich Strike and his jockey. Incredible riding

[@joyhall2736]

Best coverage of this event I've ever seen. TY SO MUCH for your efforts putting this together.

[@labradoreadore]

All such magnificent creatures. Zozos has a heart on his forehead. And to most handsome, Rich Strike.. and his entire team …. congratulations 🌹🌹🌹Jockey Leon in his clean silks had no idea what this day would have in store for him. What great maneuvering to win this race !!

[@suepongallo]

I love this video because you can hear voices of people in the crowd trying to figure out what horse just won and then reacting to finding out it was Rich Strike.

[@ab9957]

You may check Secretariat's last to first finishes in the 1973 KD and Preak.

[@learningbuddies915]

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 champion and 2007 Preakness winner!

[@ponylovermadden4560]

GREAT VIDEO. It was awesome getting this perspective right at the finish line.

[@carlagirl7]

Thank you so much for posting this! I wanted to see it from beginning to end; so appreciate this! Rich Strike performance was stunning; a feel good moment to last a lifetime! This race....so amazing!

[@glorybound11]

All you people out there who don't own a horse never has owned a horse, don't realize that they can be very aggressive especially after a race. If you cant take it, don't watch them. It is a full blown adrenaline rush for a horse to run that fast. He won't fair and square.

[@jeffmejia3556]

Like the video. Tv enhances it. This is exactly how it is seeing it in person or watching it via OTB.

[@emichin7010]

Rich Strike ran the race like never before and never since then. It was almost like all the planets were perfectly aligned for two minutes that day for him.

[@mikecameron5322]

America needs an underdog right now

[@absewer]

WONDERFULL HORSES WOW

[@hilarydunaway4807]

Boy ,I bet Calumet is sorry for losing this one!$30,000 claim. Underdogs do survive. God's blessing for this horse even to draw in. I wish I could have seen the look on the jock's face when he received the phone call!. "Are you ready to ride in the derby? We just drew in!"

[@barbarabeagley6650]

Bet Calumet is happy as a clam with Keen Ice's Derby Winning Progeny!

[@allanritz5323]

Thanks for posting. This captured the atmosphere at the track far more than television. Absolutely loved it.

[@dougdemaree1963]

Amazing Race....!!!!

[@julia190]

Great coverage, from the beginning to the winners circle. Masterful maneuvering by the jockey. As an aside - appreciated watching the pony horses with the thoroughbreds- the draft cross at 15:01 was gorgeous. THanks for the video.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Thank you for sharing. I felt I was there. What an amazing experience.

[@thianycotorett7384]

Excelente carrera que bien sonni lo hiciste que emoción de ser venezolanos🇻🇪

[@ivanpinedapinzon4387]

Conozco a Sonny desde que era un niño aquí en Barinas Venezuela...un caballero a carta canal buen hijo bien amigo noble y con actitud de hierro por eso lo logró

[@StarlaSky1]

A stunning, truly amazing, glorious journey for Strike Rich to be able to enter the Kentucky Derby at the last possible moment on the last day. Strike Rich has been given persistent and great training by Eric Reed, and an extraordinarily skilled jockey Sonny Leon to mount him and to expertly brilliantly ride and maneuver Strike Rich in a champion awe-inspiring stunning come-from-behind powerful strategic brilliant weave through the powerful, fast, thundering field. Strike Rich overcame and conquered all of the horses and jockey's in extremely tight traffic with the strength of Sonny Leon maneuvering Rich Strike's thunderous feisty high spirit, mighty strides, and love to run free to lead all of the horses and jockey's of the competition, as Rich Strike wanted to be himself: A powerful champion dominant leader. At the start of the Kentucky Derby Strike Rich was a completely unknown and ignored underdog. At the end of the race Strike Rich and his jockey Sonny Leon showed everyone they are stunning, strong, mighty champions who have love and expert power skills to impressively gloriously triumph over all the competitors, and to run as conquering dominant free champions. The Kentucky Derby 2022 was a riveting race that truly inspires people to watch it thousands of times, and then to watch the ending again to give the viewer highest fulfillment and thrills, and joyful triumphant inspiration and exultation.

[@kendaves3841]

That was a THRILLING race! quite a horse!

[@danielskogen9926]

I bet i've watched the race video 25 times and still get goosebumps and excited. Just an amazing horse, an absolute gem of a race by the jockey! Probably top 3 K Derby race ever!

[@strumph3]

That silent sound is the sound of millions of people losing a ton of $$$$....WOW

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

These best sporting event I have ever watched since the triple overtime stanley cup with the Florida Panthers in 1996. Co grats to Rich Strike, you struck it rich and go Panthers🎉🥂

[@allysonh6410]

But Barber road! What a beautiful horse

[@doberchic]

Yes! Metallic gunmetal coat

[@marysalazar8109]

What a great moment.

[@g.immanuel3151]

Funny how Jerry Dixon, Jr. does the Rich Strike strut when leading RS through before the race. You can pick him out of the crowd.

[@jerrydixon1355]

Life changing I swear

[@suzannemarienau2760]

Watching Mr. Dixon's obvious affection and pride in his horse was captivating for me! I have never seen that kind of loving display before. That just added to the magic of this marvelous Kentucky Derby!

[@Audonespectaculo]

ADMIRABLE DEPORTE,MIS RESPETOS Y FELICITACIONES.ÉXITO.

[@shengdela]

Thank you for recording whole event, and this make me learn more on this great derby.

[@marysalazar8109]

What beautiful souls.

[@marshallheadchief8744]

Very nice video, I'm still shocked

[@lskshmariemostolesdhksks9719]

They are all beautiful horse. Rich Strike's is a very sempli horse. who know's and Kentucky Dervy that Rich Strike's is the winner ..😊 Rich Strike's is amazing horse .I love it ❤❤ 😘😘😘🥰🥰

[@rubbersole79]

They said Secretariat's heart was twice the size of a normal heart, which gave him unlimited power. Maybe this little horse has a bigger engine too.

[@victorguevara1091]

I am from Venezuela since my compatriot Javier Castellano was not riding in the KD, Friday night when Rich Strike with my other compatriot Sonny Leon was riding I have a feeling deep in my heart that probably a crazy thing was coming like when you have that something is going to happen thanks God was worth it in ded aproud of Javier Castellano and Sonny Leon my compatriots I use to bet Sonny in Belterra and Mahonny Valley winning a couple of $$ now is the real deal,Sonny is a good good jockey the only thing is that he's riding in underdog tracks if he ride in Belmont, Saratoga,Keeneland etc,etc will be a star he's not second to all the stars jockeys he's as good as them blessings to his wife and precious daughter, bendiciones .

[@chromeloversupplied585]

Watched this again, how happy I am for this horse and all involved with him. At the end, watching Sonny Leon and wondering, what is he feeling? So happy for all!!!!!! Amazing horse with a great big heart.

[@haroldhardnett2852]

Richstrike the little engine that could

[@VoidedSpace]

Only one thing to say, 80/1 Those numbers speak for themselves

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

17:52 I like the fact that 2 different people shouted his name at the exact same time. 😆