Meet the Dixon’s Jerry Dixon Sr & Jerry Dixon Jr Winner Of The 148 Kentucky Derby

[@chiclet3247]

You should do an interview with Jr asking him to break down what a typical day of a groom looks like. Rich Strike was so calm with him - they seem to have a strong connection

[@JumpCutThis]

I’d love that- a grooms work is exhausting, incredibly difficult, requires extensive knowledge,and a great love of the animals you train. Hearing from him would be very educational for anyone considering this area to become employed.

[@jjgoogleplaystore2410]

I agree 👍

[@chrisdukefields9868]

All horses are calm around people they see everyday

[@awhiles9161]

Rich Strike and Jr. connection is undeniable. The horse kept his ear and sight on him, if Jr. was anywhere around. That is definitely his person.

[@UmonHon74LIFE]

Wished I would have seen these interviews prior to the Derby lol Incredible to see and witness the last of the Dixons, hopefully a son or nephew keeps it going for generations to come. Reading about the true history of the Kentucky Derby is incredible. It was built off the sweat of African/Black Americans. To still see a family today so involved and seeing it payoff is heart warming. Much respect to the Dixon family for continuing a legacy in the Kentucky circuit.

[@thacheermom9]

Amazing comment 🙏🏾💜

[@angiehayes775]

Ditto!!!!!

[@alejandrae5605]

So much respect for the Dixon family! Bring tears to my eyes! ♥️♥️

[@paulpsyche42]

When Rich Strike won, and saw that video of them caring for and walking "Richie" back you can see the love and care they have for him. I am really proud of your Inside the Backstretch videos highlighting these key players and part of horse racing. The Dixons being part of Rich Strikes team is now what makes me most proud of that horse!

[@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508]

This interview is golden. This is a gem video to capture the prequel to a historic moment in the history of horse racing.

[@emilyk5427]

THIS. This is what makes your channel so great. I have been a fan for a longtime and I knew you would capture moments like this that are so often overlooked. So pleased to see you spoke to the team before the Derby. It feels surreal to watch now and hear Jerry Dixon Jr say Rich Strike is his favorite horse. The interview with Jeff Perrin and the one with the whole team after the race were also great. Keep sharing these incredible stories!!

[@allysonh6410]

The connection between Rich and Jr is REAL ❤️ 🙌🐎🏆

[@kenwaring]

Big props to Jr. That horse is immaculate in his presentation and obviously loves his groom. Together, Jerry Jr. and Rich are in the history books!

[@angiekim1126]

What a beautiful gentleman! Love this interview! So nice to see this love between horse and groom. Thanks for sharing!

[@jerrydixon1355]

This interview is crazy to me because I was working…. Getting questions about my family and my favorite horse and a couple days later Richie wins the derby…. Mr 148 rich strike💪🏾😍😍😍😍🐎

[@johnmccormick8357]

Your family is inspirational

[@carolynd9732]

Just found your channel via Twitter, and I just love someone is telling these backstretch stories. The Dixons should be a feature to show the best of racing, and the unsung heroes of the sport, as well. Hope these guys were well "bonused" after Richie's win as the winning team couldn't have done it without them!! Please keep sharing their stories!

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

You guys really take good care of rich strike. May you continue to do so. He deserves to have a good long victorious life. Thank you so much!

[@dimensionsdance]

Thank you for sharing this story of the Dixons. It's exactly the story I wanted to see once I saw the gentlemen taking care of Rich Strike post Derby. It's clear they have more of a connection to the horse than the trainer and owner; the horse displays comfort and trust with them.

[@corriesmiley4315]

AMEN. THE TEAM LOVE THE WORK THEY ARE DOING.

[@Alexis-ln6le]

Thank you so much for this (and all your interviews). The pride and happiness on Jerry Dixon Jr’s face after the Derby was incredible. I will remember it forever. Mr. Dixon Sr. you have raised an amazing son. Thank you.

[@reubenvalles917]

Man, Jr called it right there! Rich Strike was his favorite horse! He really knew that horse was special before all of us! These are unbelievable interviews! Well done!

[@jerrydixon1355]

Thank you

[@nicholas7888]

Wonderful story I'm so happy that they won keep doing it for the little guys.

[@angiehayes775]

Did you know that this totally made me tear up!? I really wish I would have known more about this prior the derby but it's all about the timing. God spoke about the underdog horse coming through and winning so we all kept our eyes and ears open for it. Little did I know what happens behind the scenes which I LOVE because we have a smoking BBQ business and no one knows how many days go into it prior to the food coming off the smoker! They are just there for the food... I was just there to see the win cause God sent me but what a heck of a gem to see BEHIND the scenes! Truly an awesome channel! I will be talking about this in days to come! I hope it helps lift this channel further!

[@beawinna9878]

Well put, my friend. Black folks were an integral part of the racing circuit until Jim Crow and white bigots came along and excluded them from the sport. The Dixons represent these folks as well as having kept their family going for four generations God bless you all and thank you

[@kathrynkazoo]

Beautiful comment

[@kowgyrl]

🤗🐴 You guys and your horse are truly wonderful! I am soooo so happy for each one of you!!! Congratulations!!!!🏆🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey with Richie...!

[@joycee5493]

Congratulations team… you obviously take good care of your horses💜

[@messiahsbythesackful6267]

Sharing your interviews, not only for your channel but for the feel, the love, so that the casual racing fan may understand. 🤞 Love the Dixons and their PRIDE. 🖖🐢👣

[@revpgesqredux]

Congratulations 🎉

[@PinkCandy2023]

OUTSTANDING! RICH STRIKE AMAZING STUNNING!!🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎 YOU ALL ROCKKKKKKKKK!

[@johnwalsh3694]

Everyone is so thrilled to see the Dixons become famous… Jr showed up at the finish.. and took control of the situation after the horse biting .., and he calmed down immediately.. that horse loves him… I hope they win the triple and make some money finally. .. make the movie

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

It would be great to nab an interview with Jr! He and that horse seem to be soulmates. ❤️❤️❤️

[@markmackenzie6461]

Hi this comments 4 Mr Dixon and his son me and my brothers and sisters grew up at the race track with harness. What I would give to have that chance with my dad best days of my life!! So happy for you guys. Congrats you guys rock! Nice interviews!

[@elainesoukup4087]

🤗❤️🏆🐎🏆❤️🤗 Great interview with Dixon. Thanks for your great care to get Rich Strike to the Derby 🐎 🐎 Win!

[@arlenak5712]

I'm so happy for the dad and son

[@zumies.82]

Congratulations ! Well deserved.

[@therealkitchen4realpeople956]

Great team work!

[@alejandrae5605]

Somebody please do a reality show on behind the scenes! I would love to watch what goes on in the stables!

[@alwayzplug]

Great idea

[@susanwilson4695]

In quiet and calm does your strength lie.

[@Hmlaa]

Love your interviews, and especially love hearing about the Dixon family!!

[@JumpCutThis]

Sweat was an incredible groom who had a deep love for Secretariat- he’s legendary and these two men are eerily reminiscent.

[@kenziepremier]

Great channel. Hard working men and awesome athletes

[@labradoreadore]

Love to see ‘Richie’ (RICH STRIKE), just saying hi to us with Mr Dixon, Sr. ❤️🌹🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕

[@lskshmariemostolesdhksks9719]

Hello Rich Strike's..🙌🙌🙌 we are proud of you jejejej❤❤

[@RCTPatriot75]

Sunday Silence is one of my favorites. The battles with EZ Goer were great. They just beat out the battles between Alysheba and Bet Twice.

[@donreidel1671]

Love them, you can tell just by looking at Rich that they love and respect him.

[@worklaughplay]

I love watching this video. … & the response to the greatest of all time “the Dixons”. Legendary.

[@Nunzi3]

Congratulations! It’s great to see how hard work REALLY 💰 💰 pats off! 🐴 🏆 🌹 80-1 !!! Winner , winner , chicken dinner! Who thinks Rich will win the triple crown 👑??

[@lisabenson]

The Dixons are an incredible family!

[@missminx6984]

Legendary answer congratulations

[@jld4870]

Thank you for this interview. When Jerry said I am the only black, I thought perhaps not for long after we all get to know the Dixons’. Btw I am from Washington state and have only dreamed of being around horses…so this is a real treat!! One question, Jerry why does Richie hang his tongue out the side and have a twitch in his lower lip? Thanks for doing what you do. thanks for passing it on to your son, and thank you Jr for being you and loving what you do! ❤️🙏

[@joechoquette4829]

Gotta love what ya do! Look at the results 🙏👍

[@boostup465]

I love this real interview! Thank you!

[@defikidsmusic]

Let's hope someone scratches... Man these guys was on some prayers that came through. Great to see this before Rich was even entered into the race.

[@belindaat35]

I’m about to watch all these videos.

[@pattiwinn5217]

Good interview Great Family!! Thanks

[@charleybarley939]

EPIC! - "This horse right here, Rich Strike." 24 hours later...Boom!

[@sheleighrichards5977]

The Real Players ❤️

[@mattm8932]

Oh did he get in?!!! Wow!

[@johnfarmer3506]

Wow, you know you get a lot of videos out there on KZbin that you watch, and you say cool and don't think about it again. This video is different. It sticks with you because it is a story about how a work ethic makes you what you are. If you look at what this guy is saying and what is needed to make a winning horse, a lot of it is similar. It is like this guy conformed his and his family's life to make a winner. The first thing is this guy, and his son doesn't care about the $ they care about the horse. Second, it is all about the work ethic. Getting up in the morning, sleeping with the horse if need be, and refitting the stable are all part of what they are. Third, he talks about his family in a way that if he didn't do things right, he would be letting down generations of his family. I even liked the last part where the son was too busy to talk. His action says it's all about the horse. I know it is just a video, but a lot of people could learn a lot from the way these guys live their life.

[@amyainsworth3934]

Well said!

[@jerrydixon1355]

Thank you for seeing my true passion

[@09rrichter]

Real men right there...

[@belindaat35]

This amazing ! 🤯 I hope you get millions of views and followers 👍🏾

[@InsideTheBackstretch]

thank u

[@JumpCutThis]

Solid content-you got me. Well done and incredibly interesting.

[@johnfarmer3506]

4:21 "Some of them just do it for the money. Those are the bad groomers." Man, does that say it all. I sure hope this guy and his son got paid a bit extra after their derby win.

[@sallyaguilera9694]

It's true not many black men doing what the Dixon family dynasty does anymore and that is sad. Most of these jobs were picked up by latinos (my people). Two reasons why not many black men involved, they have become educated and have higher paying jobs or like you stated this young generation is lazy, they won't get up early in the morning much less get dirty. You won't get in trouble it's the truth. Latinos are doing these jobs because they grew up in third world countries. I just hope they are working there legally, if not they need to go. My respects to you and your family Mr. Dixon.

[@chiclet3247]

What an ignorant comment. You could benefit from some education because you know ZERO about "Latinos" even though you claim them as "my people." Disgusting

[@scottparsons2031]

Amen

[@AtarahDerek]

I've heard that Rich Strike is a temperamental brat...around everyone except Jerry Dixon Jr. His groom is his best friend. If it weren't for the Dixons, the owners probably would never have gotten to the Derby.

[@beawinna9878]

Black Folks were an integral part of the racing circuit until Jim Crow laws and white bigots excluded them I'm so proud that you have kept this tradition going for four generations you represent all of those people who lost out and you have triumphed over mighty odds and I bless you and thank you

[@pattimiller9157]

I love people that really love the horses not just for the money

[@marieneu264]

Noticed they are from Louisville. Does the groomer just work at Churchill Downs and take care of Rich Strike when he’s boarded there, or does he work for the trainer on his farm? It seems like he’s with the horse all the time, but I was just curious how it worked. Great video!

[@belindaat35]

Where do I apply! I can do this!

[@yersonbalbuena9458]

The groom is the other guy stay in the training track from Eric Reed training his horses ,these guys only help when the trainer run in Churchill dows 🥴😲

[@raygumabay1483]

I've never seen a horse with that exposed tongue mannerism. 👅...is this common? BTW congratulations to the Rich Strike team. Awesome job!

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

It is, with racehorses, because of the shanks

[@kennymackie4518]

tongue still hanging out, right side!

[@mb5612]

What is going on with the horse’s tongue?

[@loupino]

Was this filmed before the race? if so ....DAMMMMM gotta give it to Jr, he called Rich Strike his favorite horse.

[@jerrydixon1355]

Yes sir this was before the derby

[@ashleymstewart1121]

I love they are Louis natives !

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

So is Dale Romans and Kenny Mcpeek

[@belindaat35]

I want a job!

[@treechoppa420]

Why the horse tongue out like that?

[@Johnny-mo4xz]

Ashame the Dixon's could not stick it out with Rich Strike.

[@triciamyers4126]

Why is tongue hanging out

[@michaelgrannell8839]

How do grooms get pay from the purse?

[@sallyaguilera9694]

What is up with the tongue??

[@Nisie23]

Jeez. Fix his tongue!!!!!!

[@frantroje3177]

Hey i hear ya’ kids just don’t get up to do much. Look how nice the horse stands….

[@ceriross7545]

Whats going on with his tongue hanging out all the time???? Thats not normal.

[@dejonmoore8347]

He ain't normal 🤣

[@MsLinjohn]

RICH STRIKE WON THE DERBY they just happen to be the latest owner of the horse

[@maribelfain9342]

Mr Dickson do you thing kentucky derby champion its having his tang hanging in to the chine his not running enyway just lose chine to his mouth 🙄 plese

[@gijane880]

What’s wrong with his tongue? 😟

[@virtualcowgirl3922]

Nothing, he's got a lip chain which is causing him to keep his tongue out. He's a hyper Thoroughbred, so without the chain or shank as they call it he can overpower his groom. The shank gives his handlers the ability to control his head. It's been used for years, and no it doesn't hurt them.

[@reinaldocorneiro5311]

A thing called a bit is in his mouth.. he is just fine

[@casssmith2610]

Thank you for these explanations. I had a quarter horse years ago and I’d never seen the tongue movement like this. I boarded my horse in the race barns for a year... those thoroughbreds were obviously not hyper! Also not winners much!

[@johnfarmer3506]

Nothing is wrong with his tongue. I know of another champion who used to stick out his tongue.

[@bobbi-jojohnson6699]

Poor mouth and he was abused at the race despicable

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

Get an education

[@bobbi-jojohnson6699]

I do have an education! Maybe you should open your eyes he has a chain hurting his mouth in this video and when he had won he was being punched in his face ! The idiot on the other horse wasn't letting him have any room to move and when the horse got frustrated he got punched so maybe watch it again chains, whips and bits should be outlawed they are torture devices and shouldn't be used!

[@misc5831]

Why is the horse's tongue out like that?

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

The lead shank

[@noninoni9962]

After this post, I am BOYCOTTING anything about this poor horse... I refuse to watch or comment on ANY videos of the people that own, ride, train, or care for him in PROTEST OF HIS TREATMENT and PHYSICAL ABUSE!!!

[@MelaniaCrow]

Nobody cares about your delusion. Good grief!

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

😘

[@sallyaguilera9694]

Your probably not running horses because black men have a heavier build compared to these men that came from third world countries the have small stature and small build due to lack of food.

[@chiclet3247]

So you think that your uneducated racist comments about people from "third world countries" makes white folks accept you more?

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

You're very uneducated. Kendrick is a black jockey. People only grow to their surroundings, it's called adaptation. A person who has more room to grow will do so, and the opposite is true. Puerto Rican's are small because they live on a small island. We evolved to where we live.

[@asturiasceltic3183]

The most conceited groom and Kentucky Derby winner I ever seen.

[@AidanCulverREAL]

Don’t think you know what conceited means

[@arlenak5712]

Jealous ....

[@asturiasceltic3183]

@@arlenak5712 Of what exactly? I have seen grooms of Kentucky Derby winners with more grace, humility and class. I have never been more put off by a Kentucky Derby winner and groom than this

[@newmediarules]

If this rubs you the wrong way, don't ever watch MMA.

[@asturiasceltic3183]

@@newmediarules I watch whatever the f--- I want and comment on what I want and there is nothing you can do about it. This groom is classless

[@JumpCutThis]

Sweat was an incredible groom who had a deep love for Secretariat- he’s legendary and these two men are eerily reminiscent.

[@angelaainsworth1715]

I thought the same thing! Sweat and Secretariat actually communicated with each other. He even played tricks on Sweat.