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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Jacob Leeks & Jason Heavey

Rich Strike wins the 148th running of Kentucky Derby in huge upset victory

Longshot Rich Strike delivered one of the biggest upsets in the Kentucky Derby's 148th-year history to take a final furlong win in the historic race.

The horse had taken part in just seven races before Saturday's event, winning one of them. He had only been added to the field on Friday after another contender pulled out, with trainer Eric Reed winning his first-ever Kentucky Derby.

Summer Is Tomorrow had taken an early lead, with Messier and Crown Pride also leading the field at different points. Heading into the final furlong, favourite Eppicenter appeared to be romping home, before Rich Strike flew up the inside to claim a dramatic win, having been a 80/1 longshot.

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