Comments from the connections of 2022 Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, including trainer Eric Reed and jockey Sonny Leon.
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@otoepony58132 жыл бұрын
It’s a rare and beautiful thing to see such humbleness. I’m dumbfounded at how close they came to not getting in but I’m particularly awestruck at Sonny Leon’s ride and how Rich Strike responded. Sonny Leon your world just expanded immensely. Everybody knows who you are now. What a ride and ooohhh WHAT A HORSE!!!! Rich Strike you amazing wonder. Such heart and determination and true grit and I’m thrilled I got to witness it. I love that trainer Eric Reed and owner Richard Dawson believe in putting their horses health first and it paid off. This entire team from horse, rider, owner and trainer has a back story but now they are Kentucky Derby Champions. I’m willing to bet even D. Wayne Lucas had a smile on his face after the race. POETIC!!!!! This entire story…. Absolutely POETIC.
@miapjo122 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful acknowledgment Bravo!
@aelee90242 жыл бұрын
@@miapjo12 and in response to Lesa DeRoin--I agree with M3's comment and Mr/Ms DeRoin, I am stunned at your elegant and gracious statement regarding the people who worked their behinds off to get here and the horse who has some kind of magic in his big heart. You said it all and your statement brought tears to my eyes. I held my breath most of the race becos I knew I was witness to something special. Thank you for what you wrote. Your words left a lovely memory of a great experience.
@gherron20112 жыл бұрын
I'm just now seeing this race on KZbin and This horse reminds me of Secretarian (Big Red) I love that story and movie💞Secretarian and his owners had a tough time too, but made HISTORY.
@davidthompson622 жыл бұрын
@@gherron2011 The real story of Secretariat was his own, mrs Chanery-Tweedy who was going through so much difficulty in her life at the time. She never talked about it but the family was facing major tax problems at the time of her fathers death and her siblings wanted to sell the whole stable piece-meal. Then Secretariat comes along, she sells breeding shares in him totaling 6 million,THEN the race before The Derby, Secretariat comes in 4th at Yhe Wood Memorial. Can you imagine the pressure that must have been on the poor woman??
@gherron20112 жыл бұрын
@@davidthompson62 Yes'Sir, an amazing testimony 💞the owners of rich Strike has a great testimony and both had a brilliant ending🙏💞🌎
@johnflynn96192 жыл бұрын
This is a Feel Good Story. Sonny is a New Riding Star. Eric is Magic. Rick is Pure Class.
@elaineacosta53562 жыл бұрын
Great, Good, Solid! This is a good theme for a Cinderella movie, from beginning to end 😀.P.S. To all conecctions, God Bless you all, luck always. E.A.
@elaineacosta53562 жыл бұрын
None.
@christianfernandez26912 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Salute!!!
@serge20072 жыл бұрын
RED SEA MOMENT
@louisetrimble34902 жыл бұрын
This whole crew is a testament to the power of operating from the heart instead of the ego. Yes, racing has a lot of ego. But this team displays the least I've seen from Derby winners and I've seen a lot of them in my time. I even knew Secretariat the summer I galloped horses at Arlington. His groom was one of the finest I ever knew. Trainers and owners can take a lesson here about truly putting the horse first, even if it's used as a tool. It's a living being and will respond to the energy put in. God bless these men and their magnificent horse!
@patcummings2012 жыл бұрын
The Race was AMAZING! So HAPPY for all of you!
@Mako-uw1cm2 жыл бұрын
We’ll said sir… agreed. Nothing but the best of luck to these gentlemen, from the owner, trainer & jockey… down to earth, good people all the way around.
@upstatebernie48272 жыл бұрын
Well said 👏
@kellyl76022 жыл бұрын
Wow, what great energy. Love for all of these people and the example they show humanity.
@aelee90242 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words about this unusual group . You went to the heart of the matter. The racing business which I have not one thought about isn't just the tool or the method it is the living breathing, pulsing of blood in the vein life. Thank you for saying this for those of us who are tongue tied.
@jupeter242 жыл бұрын
that's so sweet, I loved when the trainer thanked his two assistants that passed. They all seem so humble, can't think of a better group to win.
@mrkeno10002 жыл бұрын
These are real down to earth people no narcissism no ego just hard working people who were given the moment of a lifetime good for them congrats
@svaught12 жыл бұрын
It’s refreshing how humble this team is. They are giving props to each person involved. There is love there. Also when the trainer said the horses come first, that sealed my respect for these gentlemen.
@RobertoPradoF2 жыл бұрын
Congrats to all the Rich Strike team! Not only Rich Strike came from last to first, but, after watching the press conference, I realized the same happened with the trainer, the jockey and the owner. On top of that, Rich Strike was accepted at the last moment! This race will be remembered as one of the most memorable in the history of the Kentucky Derby and horse race sports. But wait... there are still more surprises ahead: Preakness and Belmont Stakes! PD: Finally, my congrats to Sonny León, fellow venezuelan citizen. We are very proud of you!
@jamesdaniels11912 жыл бұрын
At the end of the day, which horse was the fastest? Please, spare some time to look over carefully the positional weight transfer when he realized THERE WAS AN OPENING? Jockeys must know how to create "weightlessness " when going FLATOUT.
@ForeverFREE20242 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, I had never seen anything like this in all the years I've been alive, what happened yesterday in Kentucky is historic, a truly incredible race.
@rokyericksonroks2 жыл бұрын
Leon did a great job. Congrats for winning this thing.
@serge20072 жыл бұрын
@@jamesdaniels1191 RED SEA MOMENT - It's happened before
@lizzihunt11672 жыл бұрын
shows poor Rich Strike's abuse on the race track. I was excited watching the race but now I'm shocked at the way he has been treated and yes lets wait for the insurance claims. Poor horse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmup4xsoK99bdU
@evertsroman13282 жыл бұрын
Proud moment for my country Venezuela and USA🙌🏽
@al63692 жыл бұрын
Sonny is a testament to the quality people.
@runninrebel15202 жыл бұрын
Viva Venezuelan 🤜🏼🤛🏼 juntos
@marjolewis94052 жыл бұрын
I loved seeing his wife and daughter, just beautiful people.
@grgoldner2 жыл бұрын
Sonny Leon went from riding cripples at Mountaineer Park to winning the Kentucky Derby. Great story.
@RoccyKennelsTrueGameDogs2 жыл бұрын
I see he still has a hater 🙄 let him win damn can't be happy nowhere gosh
@themightyredemption2 жыл бұрын
@@RoccyKennelsTrueGameDogs hater? He was talking about the incredible jump from the outhouse to the penthouse.
@johnflynn96192 жыл бұрын
He proved he belongs with the Best. He is Brilliant. Fantastic Ride.
@guayames2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best feeling good stories as a sports fan ever!
@metrocomoj2 жыл бұрын
I lost my Big Bet but this Horse Surpasses a Walt Disney expectation! Trainer overcomes a big barn tragedy, Congratulations on the Trainer, the Dad's trainer, the Owner, the Jockey and the Horse. Well done Gentlemen! May you go on to win the Triple Crown. Just getting into the race was a story by itself. Just Incredible. A real Cinderella story.
@K2mtp2 жыл бұрын
I have only been following horse racing for a little over a year. All of the bad press and turmoil this is the best thing to happen for this sport. I am not even upset I lost yesterday. Horse racing won!
@maryreiners22452 жыл бұрын
This will make an EPIC movie.
@davidthompson622 жыл бұрын
That’s what makes horse racing so special. Beautiful animals and on any given day you might see something special….and Rich Strike did it today along with his jockey, trainer and owner. Reminds me of Secretariat flying at The Belmont or Dr. Fagar’s record breaking mile at Washington park handicap with over 130 pounds on his back. I still believe the last was the most unbelievable thing I witnessed at a track.
@susanaldridge20002 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the grooms
@mikeyates79312 жыл бұрын
Sonny Leon rode a race for the ages ! Like if , Bill Shoemaker and Calvin Borrel had a son ! !
@davidthompson622 жыл бұрын
A hell of a race. But he rode it smart getting his horse to the rail saving ground while the leaders were burning each other out with that blistering pace.He also got a bit lucky that he got through the traffic on the back turn with just one horse in front of him. He also didn’t get pinned to the rail. It’s difficult to cut a horse out the send him off but this horse still gad it in the tank. Very impressive! The Preakness is and always will be the test of Champions because of the tracks layout. Let see if he has it!
@jessicadubois99452 жыл бұрын
Totally!
@pamelawoodall58912 жыл бұрын
I loved Calvin !
@pamelawoodall58912 жыл бұрын
Calvin liked the rail !
@alm21222 жыл бұрын
The whole crew is a class act. I love it. Congrats to all connections. That is a race that can be rewatched and never get old
@davidheilman19282 жыл бұрын
I did NOT want this to end. What a team!
@aelee90242 жыл бұрын
So very much in agreement. I liked that at every question about "tomorrow" each one said no, Now--tomorrow will be what it will be.
@richarddietzen31372 жыл бұрын
What a tale! Nice people, good teamwork, loyalty, strong jockey strategy, love for horses and abundant humility. All the best!
@jburr34682 жыл бұрын
I love how proud Sonny was when he spoke about his family. He lit up! And he is one of the most humble people I have ever seen. What an incredible and classy team and THAT HORSE- WOW! I’ve never paid much attention to horse racing and now I’m hooked.
@Daniel-oz5xj2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, me too
@saraholivares51562 жыл бұрын
Si am i
@lizzihunt11672 жыл бұрын
shows poor Rich Strike's abuse on the race track. I was excited watching the race but now I'm shocked at the way he has been treated and yes lets wait for the insurance claims. Poor horse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmup4xsoK99bdU
@chassmith87792 жыл бұрын
A TRUE AMERICAN STORY !! The Story is SO American just like American Pie !!! Mr. Reed Almost lost everything because of a fire and folks jump in and help him recover and he ends up at the Derby and WINS!! A GREAT Jockey from Venezuela rides a gusty race and ONLY in America can this happen and that is why America is GREAT and will always be GREAT. GOD Bless all Americans and GOD Bless Mr. Reed and his family and especially his Father!!
@QuantumG4322 жыл бұрын
There needs to be a movie made on this. This was awesome!
@jburr34682 жыл бұрын
I told my family that I wouldn’t be surprised if this is made into a movie in a few years. What an incredible story of each team member and Rich Strike. 🥲
@QuantumG4322 жыл бұрын
@@jburr3468 I think I’ve watched Sea Biscuit a hundred times. A lot of similarities to each other.
@SixStringRacer2 жыл бұрын
100%
@tstuartmc2 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing race - from last place to first place - a race you can watch over and over again - congratulations to all!
@ForeverFREE20242 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of watching this race, I've seen it about 20 times and I still can't believe what happened, this was really incredible, here in Las Vegas, a lot of people lost a lot of money, the house won again.
@rokyericksonroks2 жыл бұрын
Epicenter ticket holders do not want to watch this thing 20 times, I know that much.
@lorid35212 жыл бұрын
Beautiful horse race
@forward_ever_ever25952 жыл бұрын
What a moment, i've looked at other videos and everyone in this team is so connected, so simple & humble...down to the groom who is the 4th generation in his family involved with horses. Eric suffered some serious losses in the past 5 years, what a blessing it is to have his dad alive & in good health to bare witness to this major accomplishment. I so want this horse to become a triple crown!
@bruceheysse48352 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the best horse race in my 70+ years I have had the privilege of watching. A heartwarming underdog story with a few chapters yet to be written.
@ForeverFREE20242 жыл бұрын
I think the same as you, I've never seen anything like this.
@rokyericksonroks2 жыл бұрын
Strike the Gold sire lineage? Or is Rich Strike an underdog in breed as well?
@thepupmommy2 жыл бұрын
I must have watched this Derby at least 50 times, along with all the interviews, and it never gets old. Let's hope this Cinderella story takes the Triple Crown. What an immense, inspirational story this can be for people who, no matter what they do in life, they believe in themselves, play fair, don't forget where they came from, and never give up.
@myroselle69872 жыл бұрын
What a lovely group of people. I’m so happy for them because they deserve all the best. They’ve earned it.
@lizzihunt11672 жыл бұрын
shows poor Rich Strike's abuse on the race track. I was excited watching the race but now I'm shocked at the way he has been treated and yes lets wait for the insurance claims. Poor horse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmup4xsoK99bdU
@diannacarey65082 жыл бұрын
Love this derby! Love the horse and jockey. Much congrats!!!!
@jerryleeelvisberryrichard62472 жыл бұрын
Coach Hayden Fry once said, ‘the sun don’t shine on that same ol dog’s rump every day.’ Rich Strike, you are an inspiration!
@rosekinnison47242 жыл бұрын
congrats to all Rich Strike connections. amazing win, he reminded of Secertriat run for the Roses. I hope you go on to win the Triple Crown
@arturolamas43642 жыл бұрын
So proud of our Sonny Leon "viva Venezuela" it was simply amazing. thanks for the happiness.
@rokyericksonroks2 жыл бұрын
He did a great job aboard Rich Strike.
@DB-yk2pt2 жыл бұрын
How I've always viewed true champions in any sport is that a win of this caliper humbles them rather than inflates them. I think that's the case with all these men. Rich Strike on the other hand , lol , I think he knew it all along. I'm blessed to have been able to witness this historic ( in my opinion) race.
@lizzihunt11672 жыл бұрын
shows poor Rich Strike's abuse on the race track. I was excited watching the race but now I'm shocked at the way he has been treated and yes lets wait for the insurance claims. Poor horse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmup4xsoK99bdU
@josegiron64672 жыл бұрын
Most amazing Kentucky Derby race ever!!! Great team. Congratulations!!! I just waiting for the movie!!!
@ForeverFREE20242 жыл бұрын
I think that this race has all the ingredients for a great movie, especially for the loss that the trainer of this fabulous horse suffered in the past, I am still incredulous of what happened. Te aseguro que esa pelicula la veremos muy pronto, lo sucedido en Kentucky ayer fue historico.
@robertgreen91502 жыл бұрын
Watching RICH STRIKE was a real Thrill !! The announcer never even noticed This Winner until it was an obvious duh!
@jrogers18092 жыл бұрын
This is great for the sport…!! Glad to see the results of all their hard work pay off… Congratulations to the whole team..!
@monetprotege2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know much at all about horse racing, but I am wowed by how skillful a jockey Sonny Leon is. He had to bide his time boxed in very heavy traffic, but managed to squeeze thru some openings and got his horse to respond with bursts of speed when he did. What nerves of steel.
@ms.jessadventures2 жыл бұрын
Rick seems like genuine horseman awesome team 🐎
@themayorhere67192 жыл бұрын
What an incredible team. These lives of these three are forever intertwined, true champions. Congrats to them, their entire team, and of course most importantly Rich Strike!
@GrizzlyGroundswell2 жыл бұрын
Class Act all around!
@shawnsolano8882 жыл бұрын
Father in law, and brother in law are. Both named Rich. Saturday morning I saw 99-1 and thought that’s the horse. I thought on it for a couple hours and made a $50 bet on 21 to win. I’ve watched the replay 20 times since, triple crown horse! Bet on it!
@meganhill4532 жыл бұрын
How much did you win on that 😯
@sonnestt2 жыл бұрын
We take care of the horse first.....these are great men 🏇
@tracyredies57852 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best Derby races I have seen, unbelievable ride by Sonny Leon, unbelievable horse still with a lot of run left in him at the end of the race, reminds me of his grand sire Curlin. Good on you Rich Strike, you were outstanding in the Derby! One thing for sure Rich Strike is never going off at 80 to 1 again in a race.
@gilbertm.valenzuela22902 жыл бұрын
Tears..seeing the love and respect..father-and-son horse trainers..so real people..so sweet..
@lizzihunt11672 жыл бұрын
shows poor Rich Strike's abuse on the race track. I was excited watching the race but now I'm shocked at the way he has been treated and yes lets wait for the insurance claims. Poor horse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmup4xsoK99bdU
@judiechamblee95812 жыл бұрын
looks like horse racing is back...good to see hard working honest people from the backside and front side of the track who are the real blood and guts of a great industry that still flourishes in our land...thank you blood horse for this presentation and the team of mr reed and mr dawson who have made racing horses great again .....and may god bless this fabulous horse who loves to run.
@janetpisani51852 жыл бұрын
All are so humble. Great team! Do a story on the groomers please as well. ❤
@alejandrae56052 жыл бұрын
We needed this win! After suffering from all the BS humanity is going though this win was a breath of a fresh air! The underdog was able to show us that everything is possible! Rich Strike and Mr Leon showed us that determination, focus and grit is key to win as an underdog!
@judithcampbell17052 жыл бұрын
I've never seen such humble people who won the Derby. I'm happy for them and their horse. They pulled of a Longshot and won! Just goes to show you that listening to all these people who were placing bets on 'favorites ' doesn't mean crap. Congratulations to all of you ❤ on Rich Strike.
@jamescolborn53252 жыл бұрын
A great sport is a great story with great charachters I been watching races for almost 60 years I took the DRF to school in second grade for show and tell and gave disertation Aplus only A I got teacher was amazed I was fortunate to be raised in a horse racing family Eric reminded me of my Dad who owned some nice horses but he was the most patient man understood the business and was a great example to me is my favorite day of the year what a nice story
@davidthompson622 жыл бұрын
You ever see a trainer, jockey and owner more worthy of winning The Kentucky Derby? (Maybe Penny Chanery, owner of Secretariat).Who would have ever believe it possible? I like betting long shots but I even thought coming out of the 21 gate the horse had no chance. This horse made me a liar today.
@michaelderamo18662 жыл бұрын
He had 1 win in a Maiden Claimer...nobody other than that team on that stage, the women who bet on names & #s, or gamblers who placed a small "bailout" wager on him just in case the miracle happened would have bet this horse otherwise. Don't feel bad, I lost a bundle when he crossed that wire 1st but haven't questioned why I didn't bet him. His obvious lack of class and form plus slow speed figures to anybody who handicaps the races made him a TERRIBLE wager on paper. Honestly, they said he deserved to be 80-1 today and they were half right...he should have been 150-200 to 1 realistically but the odds never get that high in the big races anymore so that wasn't happening. I promise you if he was those odds I wouldn't have been able to avoid a $10 insurance wager on him myself for the hell of it should the race break down like it did. Either way a total joy to watch this post race news conference. Good for all of them and even if he never wins again they are putting his name in the history books as of today. Great stuff!!!
@davidthompson622 жыл бұрын
@@michaelderamo1866 You going to put $10 on him come Preakness time?
@michaelderamo18662 жыл бұрын
@@davidthompson62 Nah why would I do that? He won't be a longshot anymore so I'll pass lol
@davidthompson622 жыл бұрын
@@michaelderamo1866 You think he’s the real deal or was this a fluke? Pimleco is a whole different track with its sweeping turns.
@michaelderamo18662 жыл бұрын
@@davidthompson62 I can never call ANY horse the real deal after just 1 big win sorry. Time will tell but I will say the obvious, that race set up perfectly for a horse with his running style. To his credit he stepped up and ran down horses to that point who were much much better than him so he deserved to win no doubt and nobody should say otherwise. However, like you said, Pimlico much different track and a shorter distance so yea of course he CAN win again but I highly doubt it. I gave him a good hard look Friday night when he drew in off the AE list and I definitely seen the improvement his trainer & jockey were speaking of as the races were getting longer at Turfway this spring. At the same time you still have to conclude, on top of his super low speed figures, his only win was a lowly MdnClm and his big closing kick was coming against lower level competition at Turfway. if Tiz the Bomb and Tawny Port had no chance coming out of those races then how could anyone figure he did realistically speaking...right? Lol
@curtissnethen30272 жыл бұрын
We love the under dog…. We play a big college region baseball game today at 3 in Moore head city, Nc Final 3 of 8 teams. 2nd year college team. Go Cleveland Yetis. Go Rich Strike.
@kimcissell19052 жыл бұрын
Jerry Dixon Jr. deserves credit. He has an amazing bond with that horse/
@corgisNhorses2 жыл бұрын
You could tell Jerry is Rich Strike's person; he settled right in for Jerry. Love that bond.
@badbeatbilly89972 жыл бұрын
Well he won't be 80-1 in the Preakness that's for sure
@judiechamblee95812 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this presentation after the race ..it is most delightful to see the real hard working everyday people of the racehorse world...this team is the best of the best..
@interstategar2 жыл бұрын
Rich Strikes time 2 min 2.61 seconds Secretariat's time 1 minute, 59-2/5 seconds. Still the record since 1973. Congrats Rich Strike.
@michaellebreton42942 жыл бұрын
Rich Strike had a longer race to run coming from the far outside in a very large field through heavy traffic . So being close to the greatest horse is an achievement .
@interstategar2 жыл бұрын
@@michaellebreton4294. Not really. Secretariat was dead last. He made his run from the outside, and in the stretch ran in the middle of the track to the finish. Watch his Kentucjy Derby. Strike's time wasn't close to Secretariat's in terms of horse racing.
@KayInMaine2 жыл бұрын
3 seconds difference?
@interstategar2 жыл бұрын
@@KayInMaine yes. The reason Secretariat was so fast is his heart was twice the size of the average race horse. Plus he had very sturdy front legs bones to support his very large body.
@KayInMaine2 жыл бұрын
@@interstategar I did read that Secretariat's heart was very large.
@whatiever2822 жыл бұрын
best race to watch ever !! grats to all, especially sunny leon, wow wow wow
@andrewlee59482 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this story! Git’r done, boys! Sonny ran ‘em down in masterful fashion. You da man, Sonny!
@dinoaivaliotis38272 жыл бұрын
I love to see a great story when someone holds on to what they believe the impossible can become possible and succeed, it’s priceless!!!! 😂
@akferren12 жыл бұрын
Best race I’ve ever seen.. awesome team congrats!!! Just amazing
@oscarvivas68582 жыл бұрын
This brings me memories of when another Venezuelan Gustavo Avila won the Kentucky Derby with Cañonero
@ijamsum2 жыл бұрын
Nothing is impossible but this was a true amazing miracle in front of the whole world ! Follow your love and dreams and never quit until father time tells you too !
@alanalan-uc4zb2 жыл бұрын
rich strike is really smart. twice down the stretch you can see him look at the horse he had to catch and he did. i love stories like this. what a beautiful animal.
@al63692 жыл бұрын
I am crying. The win couldn’t be more deserving.
@bradcrawford19982 жыл бұрын
Disney should make a movie out of this story, EPIC. I'd see it FOR SURE! ESPECIALLY with these personalities. You know there's a lot more backstories than just these. BEAUTIFUL, GREAT story. I hope they go for the Triple Crown 🤞
@michelebergman43362 жыл бұрын
It’s a Cinderella Story 🙏
@realtimegirl2 жыл бұрын
Sonny Leon really pushed the horse. I don’t know much about horses but you can easily see that Sonny pushed the horse very very hard and the horse responded strongly. It was beautiful to watch. I was mesmerized all evening and tomorrow I will be watching it again.
@luisenriquechaverocastelln77312 жыл бұрын
We need a Movie!!!!!
@jackgoose2 жыл бұрын
DEFINITION OF HUMILITY. 🥺
@peggyjones32822 жыл бұрын
This is so great! Now I need to go re- read all the Dick Francis novels. 😆
@Titter22 жыл бұрын
I like how the owner gave so much credit and really appreciates the people around him. He kept patting Sonny on his back and always gave so much credit to everyone. I mean, he should, but I doubt many do like this. They usually just talk about how great their million dollar horse is.
@johnkleimo30652 жыл бұрын
When humans run like distance races in, say the olympics, they go even splits. If the Derby horses had done that it works out to about 24 1/2 seconds per quarter. Instead the leader went the first quarter in a scorching 21.67. Any one within 10 lengths of the leader was going way too fast. If these are the best jockeys I don’t want to even think about average ones.
@louisetrimble34902 жыл бұрын
You are so right and I hope some trainers take heed. It would save a lot of horses for another day
@alanalan-uc4zb2 жыл бұрын
this would be like a high school baseball team beating a major league baseball team in a one game tournament. never in my life of 67 years did i ever think this could happen.
@KpopTata2 жыл бұрын
Hoy estamos a 13 de mayo y no dejó de ver una y otra vez la carrera. Éste equipo no gano por casualidad, cosecharon lo que sembraron. Dios los Bendiga.
@carloslewis84482 жыл бұрын
This was amazing!!! I am so happy for these guys. They deserved this race. I absolutely love this story!!!!!!
@vishnusathasivanjoghee2 жыл бұрын
Rich strike,Sunny Leone,Eric Reed,Richard Dawson and the Kentucky Derby -a good team.
@marktilley3882 жыл бұрын
Eric Reed reminds me of my Father Larry Tilley who was a harness racing trainer for 40 years. These guys are an amazing story. I love this story. And hearing now that they are looking after this horse and not racing in the Preakness. Cant wait to see them in the Belmont
@susanaldridge20002 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the grooms, the Dixon family of 4 generations of racing horses. The grooms live with the horses. Protect them. Guard them. Calm them.
@luckeyhal12 жыл бұрын
he must have like churchill because in his 2nd start of his career he won by 17 lenths
@pamelamathisyon35882 жыл бұрын
Thrilling and uplifting. What a jockey 😍🌹🐎
@lorid35212 жыл бұрын
What a jockey thank you👍and what a horse! Fabulous!
@charlesmashburn3642 жыл бұрын
I thought Rick would address what he shared with the interviewer after the race that he told Sonny, "Bring him back in 2:02:06 and we'll win this." When he learned the winning time was 2:02:61 he couldn't believe it.
@ratso4443 Жыл бұрын
Such a satisfying win when the horse is so gutsy and connections so likeable. Go Richie!
@Melissacronnn2 жыл бұрын
The jockey won that race
@tj3kidos2 жыл бұрын
You better believe it just brilliant
@lorid35212 жыл бұрын
Great jockey and ride. WOW!!!
@A1Fotovids2 жыл бұрын
When will the movie come out? Please keep the exact story line. It needs no embellishment.
@ez4me2sa2 жыл бұрын
Rich Strike STILL the greatest derby win ever. His trainer stated that he made a huge strategic error in the Belmont when he told Sonny Leon to keep Rich away from the inside rail. Richie LOVES the inside...big mistake.
@matgood62312 жыл бұрын
How lovely to see someone that’s not an arrogant rich prick win! Not that I been paying that close attention but I’ve only ever seen owners of horses in this derby before that seem to take all the credit. And that’s just gross. This is a down to earth dude. They’re running this game properly.
@MrEinstein19992 жыл бұрын
What a great team!
@conniehambrick94212 жыл бұрын
What a great press conference. I wish someone had asked if Rich Strike knows he won. Maybe that will be answered sometime in the future.
@richardcoreno2 жыл бұрын
Thoroughbred racing's story of the Cinderella Man -- Jeremy Schaap needs to get working on a book draft.
@MrWiseinheart2 жыл бұрын
Good story plot for a movie...Father passed trainer knowledge to his son, struggles and sweat than stable barn burns down, trainer doesn't give up, buys a horse considered to be just ok, 80-1 odds, almost didn't make it to the race until someone scratched, humble family man jockey that is not well known is now world famous and finally the outcome of the race that is usually overcompensated in the movies but it really did happen this time around.
@reytheking2 жыл бұрын
En Venezuela, los que ibamos al Hipodromo de La Rinconada en los años 70 y veiamos a un jinete, como Sony León, dando fuete al caballo, DECIAMOS: Le dió bastantes palos al caballo para que ganara. Rich Strike, un gran caballo que recibió palos en bruto para ganar. Bravo por Rich Strikes, su jinete Sony León y su entrenador. Felicitaciones.
@reytheking2 жыл бұрын
In Venezuela, those of us who went to the La Rinconada Racecourse in the 1970s and saw a rider, like Sony León, whipping the horse, SAID: He gave the horse enough blows to win. Rich Strike, a great horse who took rough sticks to win. Bravo to Rich Strikes, his jockey Sony León and his trainer. Congratulations.
@chassmith87792 жыл бұрын
To piggy back my earlier post. Times are tough for the majority and it’s stories like this that make us dream and make us proud to be an American. There are hundreds of “feel” good stories that take place EVERY day in our country but the news media prefers to print negativity thus convincing a lot of Americans WE are bad people…..WE are NOT bad, WE are GOOD people, all of us….White, Black, Asian, etc. and etc. and WE will NOT allow politicians who have sold their souls to defeat the good.
@teresamulliken68402 жыл бұрын
Sonny, Eric, Rick, and…Rich Strike, just keep being you! Woo-hoo!!
@aginnaginn50392 жыл бұрын
Interviewer: Sonny, you grew into this race very late. What would you have been doing if you weren't racing in this derby? Sonny: I spend time with my family, that's what I'm supposed to do 🔥 Interviewer: What do you think winning today will do for your career? Sonny: I wanna enjoy this moment and we see what happen tomorrow 🔥
@carriekeays57202 жыл бұрын
Rich Strike!!! The name fits him cuz I guarantee some people won a lot of money if they bet on him!
@bradcrawford19982 жыл бұрын
The guy hosting this event did a GREAT job. I guess you wouldnt expect a bad host, I mean it is Churchill Downs, probably the classiest horse track in America 😏
@alanalan-uc4zb2 жыл бұрын
this is the best fairy tale that has come around in a while. the world needs more of them.
@juncas26982 жыл бұрын
Just a dream that came true hard work prevailed love that horse true winner with no controversy
@Smile-uwokeup-2day2 жыл бұрын
Truly an American story rich strike n jockey sonni Leon trainer n dad n owner here . Eric is so funny congrats
@yeiazannez85952 жыл бұрын
I want to hear from Jerry Dixon Jr, Rich Strike's best friend. The horse just loves 🥰 him.🐎⚘️
@evinenry84222 жыл бұрын
‘It’s a horse race and anyone can win and the tote board don’t mean a thing’ - trainer 21 is 7+7+7 and 777 is a lucky number for these gentlemen now.
@drunkyunky83072 жыл бұрын
Gr8 interview Chris Griffen I believe was in charge of the questions I believe horseracing was the big winner of the day congrats to the connections
@michaelgannon88122 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy for them .
@kathrynhurst72102 жыл бұрын
Love the come from behind Win🌹🌹❤️
@OWELZIGEN2 жыл бұрын
This going to be a great movie specially with all this covid thing and not supposed to be in the race but he get in the last minute.
@lorid35212 жыл бұрын
What an awesome Jockey and Horse 🐎🐎🐎
@bobsled48832 жыл бұрын
Nice , Humble Team ... God Has their Backs
@davidshapiro80492 жыл бұрын
It would not have happened at all if it were not for the splendid ride of jockey Sonny Leon!Of course the horse gets all the credit but save some praise for Sonny for the ride of his life.