A one-time claiming horse (last year) Rich Strike, an 80 to 1 shot, has won the 148th Kentucky Derby. He was one of the longest shots in the history of the race. The horse was supposed to be pointed to the Peter Pan Stakes.
Rich Strike is the second-longest longshot in the history of the race. I believe Donerail over 100 years ago was the longest shot ever at $184.90 in the 1913 edition of the race.
He has won just once in seven starts. He was literally a last-minute entry, his connections just entering him this morning or yesterday morning when another horse was scratched.
A good-looking chestnut, Rich Strike was bred by Calumet Farm and was claimed for $30,000 by his current connections back last September.
Nobody thought he had a chance in the race. He sure proved them wrong.
Favorite Epicenter finished second, while Zandon finished third.
Rich Strike looks a bit like Secretariat with that reddish coat and stripe down his forehead.
Earlier article about him in the Blood Horse.
A report of his victory is here.
He is a son of Keen Ice, who defeated American Pharaoh in the 2015 Travers. Jockey is Sonny Leon.
The opening quarter was the fastest run in the history of the race.
The race from NBC Sports:
Earlier: Today's running of the Kentucky Derby should be much better than the last couple of them which had DQs. The Bob Baffert haters are probably rejoicing over his suspension. The experts weigh in on who they think this year's winner will be.
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