Derby 148 winning trainer said Rich Strike was just waiting for an opportunity
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- There is a euphoric feeling that can't be denied at Mercury Equine Center this week.
The farm off of Russell Cave Road just north of Lexington is where Eric Reed trains Rich Strike, the 148th winner of the Kentucky Derby.
Continue reading: wdrb.news/3w5RIwY
Subscribe to our channel: wdrb.news/3dTREai
So cool to watch him down the stretch, head slightly cocked to the right, staring down his competition as if saying “Here I come, I m gonna get you!”
Leon tenderly pulled the reins to the right and touched his right flank with the whip to bring him around Messier, who was tiring. That's why his head cocked for a few seconds.
@@frankcastle5294
I certainly didn't miss Baffert. It was nice to see a good, clean race again. Congratulations to a great team the owner, trainer, and groomsmen.
Baffert sucks!
Same here! Was happy Baffert wasn't there and Rich Strike's win just was a perfect ending.
Oh my Dear God, Eric Reed's comment. For a moment the world forgot about Covid, war, about who hate's who. Yes sir, we had a wonderful day after this brilliant ride on this spirited, brave, beautiful
horse, "Richie"won a very difficult race, the prominent Kentucky Derby. I love this horse and his entire team. The groom and his love for this animal. Oh my heart, I feel so good. Why am I crying?
Richie is such a goofball! Love it!
He is! Seems to be wildly varying perspectives on the Thoroughbred's 'hot-blooded temperament' (RS sure didn't like being 'nannied' right after the race...needed to 'cool down' his way), but I think that's urban legend--promulgated by the Racing Industry--simply because they ALSO happen to be the world's fastest horse. Up-close-and-personal...maybe the most human-loving, and versatile, breed out there... One part 'Turk,' and two parts, 2 distinct Arabian lines... I wonder if it's because those 'horse cultures' lived cheek-by-jowl with their horses in the same dwellings. Similar to the Vikings and their horses (Icelandics) ... stellar horses (got to ride one once--so smooth). But Thoroughbreds get closer to being Pegasus than any other.
"The Little Horse That Could."
I am so happy Rich Strike won! I can't stop watching all of the videos.
Ditto!!!
There’s something about this horse that exudes confidence…I don’t know what it is! He seems to be saying “I’m chilled, I’m good, bring it on”!
Although he doesnt seem very chilled. Lol
Have seen EVERY triple crown race dating back to the KD of 73 when Secretariat became the 1st horse to break the mythical 2 minute barrier. And to this day, the Rich Strike victory was the greatest race I think I've ever seen.
This is like Seabiscuit! What the country needs in these days! Praise the Lord!
rich strike is still loved even though he did not win the belmont stakes. he will have other chances. he has fantastic genes. the father of rich strike is keen ice. the mother of rich strike is gold strike. his grandfathers are curlin and smart strike. all 4 were very good race horses. still cannot believe calumet farm put him in a $30,000 claiming race (his second race) as a 2 year old after finishing last the race prior (his first race). i am sure reed was following him since he was a baby. good for dixon junior, leon, reed and dawson. reed is the mastermind behind rich strike. he is surrounded by many solid people. it is good to hear that reed cares more about the health of a horse versus profit. rich strike is such a beautiful powerful horse. america needs this fairy tale story to continue and it will.
Looking at this horse up close, he’s very tall with long legs and has a white lower leg like secretariat had.
For good reason. Secretariat was sired by Bold Ruler. Rich Strike is descended from Bold Ruler through his dame. Essentially, they are cousins.
@@joannathesinger770 Rich strike does have that same long track endurance that secretariat had for sure, but he’s not as fast. Rich strike likes to cruise with the pack then sprints at the stretch. Seems to be his style.
@@northamericanproductions We've only seen him race once. We don't really know what his "style" is yet...
@@joannathesinger770 Look at his amateur career building up to the Kentucky derby. Finds comfort in the pack and like to save his energy for the home stretch. He has great long distance endurance I must admit.
Secretariat had three white socks...
God Bless you Rich Strike's and Sonny Leon the God is with you ..🙏🏻🙏🏻
See you can run a clean and still win
Blood work is clean.
Right on👍🏼
...oh he has GOTTA run ! Rootin' for ya Rich Strike !
this is going to be one hell of a movie
He's got great genes! I think he inherited all of Curlin's
Keen Ice also. Keen Ice defeated American Pharoah in the Travers at Saratoga Race Course.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I Love U! You're now as my Screensaver on my phone! You're Everyone's ❤ 🐎
Bring em up Rich strike...c'mon preakness.
Im no fortune teller but theres NO WAY these guys arent going for the triple crown if Ritchie is ok physically.
Yes Pimlico is shorter and tighter but everyone saw what Rich can do in traffic.
Not running in the Preakness pretty much says it all
You can be a trainer who runs clean horses --- note to Bob Baffert who ought to be removed from the Hall of Fame and stripped of any accolades for the cheat and animal abuser that he is.
Agree. Cheaters shouldn't be honored.
That’s how it is…cheaters become millionaires and idols! Tom Brady…another cheater comes to mind!
@@alejandrae5605 Bingo !
I love the story and I am very happy to see an owner with a smaller stable win rather than Steve Asmussen and his millionaire owner that already owned Tapit, Gun Runner, Untapable and Dozens of other good horses, such as Epicenter..
Pletcher has his Millionaro’s and Baffert had his share of filthy/dirty owners over the years
Congrats to team Rich Strike
You mean that Steve Asmussen and one of the most committed owners in the game who have been doing so much for racing for multiple generations yet never won a triple crown race. Ya that would have been a terrible story. Instead yes go root for the jockey who get suspended for beating his horses
Facts? Where is the video?
@@mj_traveler4694 hey, all I said was I’m happy to see someone who has never got any shine before in horse racing win for once and you’re upset that a millionaire, probably closer to billionaire like Ron Winchell didn’t win it?
Winchell will at least get chance after chance to win a classic race and likely will win multiple classic’s with the caliber of stock that he owns, this was probably a once in a lifetime experience for the connections that won.
Of the 20 horses entered. I had him in my top 6 picks. But, I didn't know that he was running. Only after he crossed the finish line.
I was not aware of him , running. Because I fail to see him on a race program for the KD.
He had a nice Speed Rating ( 95) and he some bullet works in the morning at Churchill Downs in the last 4 weeks. And more importantly. He won his only race of his career at CD.
I had a feeling that a long shot was going to win , this year. That's why my No. 1 pick was Tiz the Bomb( a 30 to one shot) He finished ahead of Rich Strike in a few races.
Like I mentioned. I had no clue , this horse made the field.
he was a late entry after another horse was scratched
@@user-jv9qz2bu1r like I mentioned. I had no idea. He got into the Race. I had no program. I didn't see the coverage of the Race. And I hope that Tiz the Bomb was going to win. He was a big long shot, too.
I talked to my older brother, the day before. And he asked if I was going to bet the race. I said , it's going to be a Long Shot winner. And that I should go ahead and bet $10 on every horse that had 30 to one odds.
I even said , I would give him half . If one horse did win. At those odds or bigger.
I remember , he called me on Sunday morning. To ask for his half of the winnings.
I told him, I would had, had I did.
Half of $800 is $400. Lol...
@@miguelnolasco2533 don't feel bad alot of people did not know RS was in the lineup - what a race and great for the sport of horseracing
@@user-jv9qz2bu1r I been betting all my life since I was 12 years old. That's 56 years ago. I'm always in the know. Whose running.
My first bet . Was a $1 bet. I got $30 on that bet. My sister had the other half of the $2 bet. She won $30 , too.
My Dad won money , too . Because, he was the one who told me , which horse was going to win. That race was the 1967 Kentucky Derby
@@miguelnolasco2533 fantastic - I am a California kid, When I was 17 I spent the summer of 1979 as a Wall Street runner or messenger - we would place bets at OTB - it was exotic and exciting. Later in the Navy in Pensacola, FL I used to go the greyhound track and we bet on the dogs. Lots of laughs. I have never seen a horse race live - would love to do that someday.
THANK GOD Rich Strike came back clean on the drug test. That would have ruined this BEAUTIFUL story. These days, ya never know. I would NEVER suspect it as Mr Reed seems uppity up 😉
I thought the same thing! Please let him be clean…and he was! However, I understand that they suspended the jockey, Mr Leon!
I just want to see him in the Belmont next (distance) Give him a rest. PReakness is a different race, and that is a fast turn around time. Let him rest up for the Belmont. He will always be famous anyways.
Yeah, no reason to try for the triple crown when he might be tired
I agree with you. A Triple Crown would be wonderful, but he has already given us so much wonderful! Plus, the Belmont would be perfect for him.
You know. I think either way it’s a good choice. I think it would be a missed opportunity to not run Preakness, I’d love for Rich Strike to prove people wrong.
He’s got to run all three races. It would be a shame not to let him try. That would be like not running Seabiscuit. If he’s going to be Americas horse he has to have a triple crown.
He’s had 5 weeks between all his other races. His training is setup that way. Smart on the owners and trainers. They aren’t treating him like a cash machine and are treating him like the athlete he is. The triple crown is so elusive…3 horses in the 70s and then nothing until 2015 and 2018. Kudos to the people in charge of this horse for looking out for Rich Strike and his career and well being.
I agree because of his odds and the way he ran the derby that it would be amazing to see him take the triple crown. I just think it’s smart to do what they feel is best for the horse at the end of the day.
He’s not. There taking care of him. Hopefully he crushes the BELMONT
Rich Strike won't be winning the Triple Crown because he won't be competing in the Preakness Stakes race.
Reminds me of funny side
Tom Brady approves!!
Silent video?
But why does this horse have so much hardware stuffed in his mouth on race day ?
If you had ever been around a stallion, or a thoroughbred, or a thoroughbred stallion that races, you would not ask that and there is less than you think.
All they needed were whips hard bits electric shocks and a young undeveloped abused horse on pain meds and performance engaging drugs.
They should make a rule that if you win the Derby and run and hide and skip the Preakness, you should lose the Prize money from the Derby. Give it to Charity.
How many horses do you have?
@@groendog1 Do you have any relevant questions?
@@Ron502008 clearly neither of you have a clue about why a trainer would skip the preakness. And I'm done.