Kentucky Derby 148 Press Conference: RICH STRIKE Eric Reed, Richard Dawson, Sonny Leon 5-7-2022

The winning connections of Rich Strike met with the media following the 148th Running of the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Eric Reed, Owner Richard Dawson and jockey Sonny Leon.

[@sergbustam]

The loyalty for the owner and trainer to stick with their regular jockey can not be underestimated , most big time trainers and owners would've gone with a big time name jockey but guess what , Sonny looked just as good as any of the very best ! ! CONGRATS ! !

[@dookiehowser1162]

I have no interest in horse racing, but this story is awesome. All 3 of these men are genuinely grateful, what a great story. Wow.

[@redlinecollectibles]

The little Team that could. Humble people. Feel good story.

[@titasantiniE]

Sonny Leon IS courageous, talented, and deserves so much credit. He and Rich are made for each other.

[@kathrynmoll86]

Understanding so little about the Kentucky Derby and the horses, their owners, the trainers and jockeys that do the racing. All I know is stories like SEABISCUIT and SECRETARIAT. But, when I watched this race I wanted to meet this team, and the jockey and his horse. That will never happen but I am so insanely happy for Mr Dawson, Mr. Reed, Mr. Sonny Leon and this amazing equine named Richie! Bravo!!!!🥰

[@USSLKA-116]

A movie will be made in the future based on this great race this past weekend.

[@johnstuart352]

Sonny, me as a latin, I’m very proud of you. I’m from pr, and we got good jockey’s but I’m very impressed with your courage, your did a race with your heart. Awesome determination. Congratulations.

[@drex23100]

Sonny Leon is going to win a lot of big races.

[@jerryleeelvisberryrichard6247]

Great bunch of folks, thrilled for them. Rich Strike’s frantic, desperate dash through the field to victory will never be forgotten!

[@arresthillary9502]

Seems like good folks. 100 years of caring for horses between father and son!!..very happy for these folks.

[@mattm8932]

Herb Reed was a great trainer, and a legend of a guy. They all are!

[@cmorales5]

I’ve been learning about this beautiful story unfolding since Saturday.... it’s overwhelming. Enough storyline for books and movies. If this goes all the way ti the Triple Crown... this will be Secretariat kind legend.

[@nelsonpichardo6266]

Fantastic. Unreal. A great story of hard work and commitment rewarded.

[@eddy0043]

The mindset of the owner is exactly what this sport needs

[@ratso4443]

This is such a satisfying win because of the people surrounding this horse. Exciting!

[@mitchellgallinger5096]

Can hardly wait to see the movie!

[@pegtop5455]

I didn’t even know about the derby. A preacher spoke of it as a great source of encouragement and inspiration for a nation that is up against the ropes. He said With God, EVERYTHING can change in two minutes.

[@bobbymadera3234]

SONNY OUTRIDE ALL THOSE JOCKEYS IN THAT RACE PERIOD NOT QUESTIONS ASK CONGRATULATIONS.TO.THE.

[@MyAwesomeAnthony]

Rich Strike (foaled April 25, 2019) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 2022 Kentucky Derby racing at 80-1 odds.

[@errolpeters9826]

Eric you're so down to earth in you're enterveiw .