Rich Strike owner Rick Dawson accepts Kentucky Derby trophy | NBC Sports

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear greets Rich Strike owner Rick Dawson in the winner's circle after his 80-1 long shot pulled off a shocking upset to win the 2022 Kentucky Derby. #NBCSports #HorseRacing #KentuckyDerby
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[@mijwil]

If you focus on 21 through the whole thing That jockey was amazing. How he navigated that traffic jam to even have a shot was masterful. The 2nd gear of the horse was epic

[@kathleenharris3403]

That horse had a whole other gear during those last few strides...amazing horse, jockey and trainer!

[@drewd6144]

Sonny Leon with the greatest horsemanship in the derby I have ever seen. God bless you Sonny!

[@resellerrunner5149]

All credit to that Jockey who knew what his horse was capable of! What a stretch to the finish! Hammer down!

[@johnburgess9224]

Loved how Rich Strike was looking around during the race checking out the competition. The look that horse gave the other two before putting his head down was amazing.

[@mickeywelch4880]

AT

[@brandonclark8736]

A LEGEND was born tonight and will be talked about for a hundred years.

[@robtames1242]

I have not missed a derby since 1979 that was the best run by a horse and jockey ive seen , congrats Rich Strike.

[@scottlongworth4688]

A horse with heart and strength you can tell he loves to run.The jockey not spending all the horse to fast and the way he move his lines though the other horses really shows how talented of a jockey he is.Sonny's win is one of those stories I get to share with my grandchildren and to remind them like my momma always told me dynamite come in small packages.

[@dannyc5389]

The governor congratulates everyone except the guy that was actually riding the horse. Congrats SONNY LEON ON A TERRIFIC RIDE!!!!!!!!!

[@SeldimSeen1]

The owner, the trainer, the horse and the Jockey. All the stars aligned on a perfect day.

[@colbymannino5339]

I don't even watch this sport and this has me on the verge of tears. What an incredible longshot story, just awesome.

[@MsPea]

Great race by Sonny Leon! Other jockeys will be studying that to watch how he did it. A beautiful ride and a champion horse.

[@SushiBandit28]

My dad was heavy into horse racing in the 70s and occasionally revisits the stakes - he said the horse was great but the jockey was the difference maker here. Sonny knew exactly where to place his horse at the most critical moments. Pure racing

[@kkFitdance]

That was an amazing ride by Sonny! He was patient as he found the holes to get Rich Strike through! Rich Strike's speed is incredible! Beautiful!

[@yvonnehall7568]

Amazing riding by Sonny Leon. Watching the way he maneuvered Rich Strike through that pack to get the opening they needed and to see Rich Strike put on the after burner and blast through was marvelous. Wow!

[@kimfortier9991]

I have watched this over and over and every time it makes me laugh and cry at the same time. Just unbelievably awesome.

[@hopehope2656]

The Jockey is the key...to all because he knows the safety of the horse and how hard to run....you go Leon....

[@r.a.1626]

First thought I had when I watched this was, poor 21. It'll be impossible for him to even come close. The best horse race I've seen ever! I'll be surprised if they don't make this into a movie.

[@jackbatts1074]

The moves the jockey made,,,brilliant