The head of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association says the Kentucky Derby defied some doomsday predictions. Chauncey Morris said wagering was at a record high with 147,000 people at Churchill Downs. And then, Morris noted the second-longest shot ever to win the race, Rich Strike contributed to a very positive outcome. The KTA executive director said, like Secretariat in the 1970s, Rich Strike is another memorable winner.
“If they can remember the names of our equine athletes and our champions for the both the last few times and also for years to come, then we’ll be in a very good spot,” said Morris.
