The Latest Breaking News from Rich Strike

Mattress Mack lost $1.5 million on Kentucky Derby as Epicenter takes second

Poor Mattress Mack.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2022

The longest of long shots wins the Kentucky Derby. ‘We’re not supposed to be here.’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rich Strike pulled off one of the biggest Kentucky Derby upsets in history, running down the favorites in the stretch to win Saturday at Churchill Downs as one of the race’s longest shots of all time.

Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022

The longest of long shots wins the Kentucky Derby. ‘We’re not supposed to be here.’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A horse that barely got into the Kentucky Derby won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022

80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Rich Strike takes first at the Kentucky Derby in huge upset

Rich Strike emerged victorious among the 20 horses that competed in what is often described as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."

WEKU · May 7, 2022

Rich Strike takes first at the Kentucky Derby in a huge upset

Rich Strike emerged victorious among the 20 horses that competed in what is often described as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."

WEKU · May 7, 2022

80-1 long shot Rich Strike crosses finish line first in Kentucky Derby

Jockey Sonny Leon guided Rich Strike from well back in the 20-horse field to run by 4-1 favorite Epicenter and Zandon on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 7, 2022

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

Rich Strike, ridden by Derby debutant Sonny Leon, goes down in equine history after powering to success at Churchill Downs, having been an 80/1 longshot ahead of the start

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022

Long shot Rich Strike wins Kentucky Derby

Saturday's race was the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Axios · May 7, 2022

Four stallions have sired multiple contenders in 2022 Kentucky Derby. Meet the fathers.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — When evaluating the field for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, one of the most important aspects to look at is the background and bloodlines of each horse.

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022