Rich Strike came as the surprise winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby. The triumph of the horse was historical in nature, becoming the second largest disaster in the 148-year history of the race.
Rich Strike only entered the Kentucky derby on Friday, after missing Ethereal Road, and entered the contest with an 80-1 chance of winning. The only Kentucky derby contender to beat the toughest odds was Donnerell, who arrived 91-1 in 1913.
Rick Strike won the first in a Kentucky derby for jockey Sonny Leon and coach Eric Reed. Epicenter finished second, while Zandon finished third. Other contenders this year included Semplification (# 4), Mo Donegal (# 5), Barber Road (# 6), Tawny Port (# 7), Smile Happy (# 8), Tiz the Bomb (# 9), Zozos ( #). 10), Classic Causeway (# 11), Taiba (# 12), Crown Pride (# 13), Happy Jack (# 14), Messier (# 15), White Abarrio (# 16), Charge It (# 17), Cyberknife (# 18), Pioneer of Medina (# 19) and Summer Is Tomorrow (# 20).
Source: Deadline
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