Overhead view shows how Rich Strike pulled off the impossible at 2022 Kentucky Derby | NBC Sports
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Overhead view of Rich Strike's historic 2022 Kentucky Derby win | NBC Sports
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Jockey had incredible vision, that horse had incredible heart.
Well said....
Leon has over 5000 mounts and scored just his second (stakes graded) victory. Humble guy working hard to get himself established who gallops into history aboard Rich Strike.
Do horses realize they are in a race? Or are they just doing what their jockeye's tell them
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@@nofurtherwest3474 They don't understand the rules of the race or the finish line, but they have an instinct to run fast and move ahead of the other horses.
I've lost count how many times I watched this race but haven't gotten tired of it yet. What a victory!!
prophecy happening before our eyes. , Many people don't understand this story behind it about this race. And what it means. it was 80 to 1 odds. , but everyone was looking at another horse ,
Me too!
@@gregtowle8830 yes! So prophetic!
@@mindi10 Glad someone else here understands then . .
Repent to Jesus Christ
““Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.”
Matthew 6:19 NIV
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That was some of the best jockey maneuvering I have ever seen! This jockey is now set for a very long time! Well deserved.
I'll say. The way he handled the horse through traffic was just awesome talent.
he did not use the whip much at all on the straight. Once in position the horse just opened up.
What about the horse, it was doing all the running ! DUH HORSE.
@@donaldstewart9166 Watch the video very closely and you will see why so many are praising the jockey. He practically forced that horse to win. He made him focus forward when the horse was not.
Reminded me of Barry Sanders vs the Bears. Patiently waiting behind his blockers. Finds an opening and then he's gone
When the horse looked over at his competition and then straight ahead to the finish I was in awe. Simply Magnificent.
I don't think the horse was looking over, it was the jockey pulling the strap so hard as to tell the horse where to go. It worked!
@@johnnyquest6115 1:11 look how the horse looks at the 2 in front of it
I saw that too!! He was gunning for his competition!!
@@carlosluismorales9238 I see, thanks.
I saw the same, I like to think he looked over and smiled.
That was a ballsy and fearless run by horse and jockey.
Thats my boy sony leon! WOOO!
Closest distance to the finish line is along the rail !
Neither horse or jockey weren't fit, for that race. Some thing guffey about that race,
That's how you ride when you have nothing to lose and nobody expects you to win.
I know nothing about horse racing but that WAS an epic, "run to glory" by both colt & jockey.
This will go down as one of the best races in history. Scratch 80-1 substitution that comes down to beat the fav when no one was expecting it? You can't beat that.
Will go down as one of the best race rides in the derby history
I thought number 21 was supposed to be Jack Christopher
@@good-bery-good Scratched within an hour of the race. Tis why this is so spectacular!
@@alone5min No - a horse scratched the day before which then allowed #21 in. A late scratch like you described would have resulted in a 19 horse field. Still a great improbable win!
The Great Great Grand son of Secretariat did the Same thing. Took down Heavy Favorite Go For Gin. The horse with the hands down
best Name for a horse Every Ridden by Pay Day. Tabasco Cat in the Preakness. Then went on an beat him again in the Belmont. Tabasco Cat
Wow. That was some amazing jockeying. Steering the horse around all those tightly packed horses running at full speed, without bumping any horses or clipping their heels truly amazing performance by horse AND rider!
The jockey really did an exceptional job
Sonny and Rich threaded the needle!!!
how about that horse?! dude got on the inside and absolutely turned on the afterburners, ”turning on the jets” would be an understatement
@@someguy6367 the horse apparently likes longer races.
@@Uhohohno319 ,
Preakness.. late runner like RS has no chance. But at Belmont, yes ... that will be my take. See in two weeks time.
When Rich Strike moved out slightly to pass Messier, he looked up an saw the lead horse and kept him in his sight until he passed him. That horse knows how to race.
If this was filmed with a drone camera, then all horse races should be filmed this way. Spectacular angle of the jockey's weaving and positioning. Super race.
I seen a drone over the horses in another video so I assume so. Though it seemed as the drone was lower than this overhead shot seems to be. Maybe the lenses they use. 🤷🏼♂️
They mostly are. There are still ground cameras for close ups.
I loved the music they played during the replay. Made it sound like a video game! Lol!
Would love to see the stretch cam like they use in the early 2000s BC. The best angle ever.
@Free Sometimes LOL party poooper, no cake for you 😂😂
That is the perfect combination of Horse and Jockey. Imagine a horse that was so good and not being in the "Glory click crowd", getting in because of a last minute scratch and an incredible talented jockety that understood the horse so well that he could sneak him up on the inside and then pull a pit maneuver to show the horse open space ahead. Should go down in the books as one of the best Kentucky Derby ever.
You cannot buy "chemistry" like this. You can only plan for it & hope to God you'll recognize it when it happens.
Absolutely BRILLIANT Jockeying on Rich Strike. A masterpiece !! a victory well deserved,
The horse doesn’t jockey itself
@@TheLuscious - Tell me something I don't know. if you read my message - All credit goes to tje Jockey. I have owned and raced thoroughbreds, dealt first hand with trainers, jockeys, horses and racing authorities / regulators. So what are you trying to say ?
D. Wayne Lukas scratched Ethereall which opened the door for Rich Strike to enter. Thank-you Mr. Lukas!
It seemed as if the 2 front runners didn't see him until they saw him crossing the finish line just ahead of them, even the announcer paid him little attention until RS was right along side the 2 in front! That was a superb KD race and one def for the books! Also, thank you, announcers, for giving credit to that jockey who guided him! Was hearing extremely little about him and all the manouvering was credited to the horse itself!!! Thank you for pointing out that the jockey's thoughts were obviously on how to reach that front pack and the path he took to accomplish that incredible feat!
Repent to Jesus Christ
““Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.”
Matthew 6:19 NIV
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The announcer did a better job than Tom Dirkin did with Mine That Bird in 2009, lol! And I love the commentary by Jerry Bailey, he always gives credit to the jockey.
@Cath_be_good77 NO, we don't
Can’t stop watching this race. Brings happy tears to my eyes!
Me too!!!!
This just brings out the emotions. What a race!!!
My jaw was dropped for like 2 minutes when I witnessed it. I truly appreciate such a magical moment
I thought I was the only one with happy tears!
Yes sir, simply amazing.
Anyone else get goosebumps every single time?
My goosebumps are getting callouses... :-D
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I have rubbed a few longshots like this myself - waited an entire summer 1 yr before they entered the one that came in for me @ 99-1.
There is no.other feeling like it in the world. 😌
Yup, a warrior horse, cannot stop watching it. Peeps think all horses are docile, wrongthink😎
OMG, right as Rich Strike was getting up to #3, I swear, to me, it looked like Rich Strike turned his head slightly looking at #3 and thinking, "I'm going to pass you, watch me!" That was awesome. The jockey was amazing; how he guided and cut through that crowd was brilliant.
He did, he said "this one's mine" and he made it happen
I told my sons that right away after the replay! He was looking at them until he got along side and then looked straight ahead and flew past them!!! That horse showed competitiveness!!!
I think he had lost his forward focus and jockey Leon forced him to refocus forward. Watch it again.
He would have savaged him if the jockey did not control his head as he was targeting that other horse. Jockey steered horse straight and the horse got down to business.
@@georgiamule Yep. Jockey used those reins to turn his eyes forward.
Rich Strike was very aware of the others, specially when he was #3. The jockey helped him to find the way... excellent team!
That jockey better win an award! No way those results would have been achieved with a different rider ♥️
true that mi amiga!
Amen!! He knew his horse very well and no one knew Rich Strike until this win!!! Great job to Rich Strike and Sonny Leon!
Sonny Leone rode like he was driving a quick little European sports car!
Can’t stop watching anything with Rich Strike. What a horse!
@Kimmy Jo -The jockey wasn't too bad either. Leon slipped through the holes, and then went around the slow hose, and back to the rail to finish strong. Both were excellent.
Saaaame
The fact that a $30k horse beat these more expensive horses make it all the better lol
That was the most beautiful and brilliant ride I have ever witnessed
@@jwhiskey534 WOOOORD!!! This was the best race I've ever seen by a jockey/horse. I just listened to the song Underdog for this! 😂😂
Talk about a spectacular race. That horse and jockey to do that kind of maneuvering was incredible. 2 other horses battling then rich strike coming out of the clouds. That be was the best horse race I think I’ve ever seen
And won by a $30,000 claimer.
Horses for courses
It’s a close second for me. Secretariat at Preakness is still my all time #1
Repent to Jesus Christ
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Proverbs 18:21 NIV
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@Whiskey Dear lovesecretariat..but weren't there a lot less horses running for secretariat to have to weave thru?
@Whiskey Dear true enough..secretariat an undisputed legend. But still had only one third of horses to weave and pass thru..I say it's a tie lol
Mr. Leon is a jockey to watch! He guided Rich Strike through a lot of obstacles and won. I want them to go all the way now. But if not, his KY Derby win is history that will always produce goosebumps.
No one will be overlooking this horse/jockey combo now! Also would be a mistake for the other horses to start so fast the next time as they clearly were worn out at the end when Rich Strike passed them.
@@jjoohhnnx yes Mr. Shoemaker was a winner!
When I watched the race a few times as RS moves to the front - he peeks to his right seeing the 2 horses ahead of him then turns back to the front & kicks into high gear. This is a smart pair - jockey & rider! Congratulations to All!
Ran by like Usain Bolt saying buh-bye to the field.
True dat. RS took a look at the leaders to his right, rolled his eyes and said buh bye suckahs! We gone. Whoosh!
That was great. As if to say “only you two left? Watch this”!
@@fishandsonskenaicharters632 😅
What a amazing run !!! Two huge moves for passes! I cant believe how he actually turns his head and looks at the other horses and then hit the small gap !!! Brilliant race!
The jockey pulled the reins hard-right. That's what turned his head.
I noticed that as well when I watched it a few times. He peeks over at the competition - turns his head back (possibly thinking "I got this") then kicks into high gear and zooms past!
At what part does the horse turn his head?? I didn't see it..
@@laraschauble right at the end, just before he moves to the front. Slow it down & you see.
Absolutely impeccable timing moving in to the rail around that final turn, horse never looked back. One for the ages.
ABSOLUTELY.
They have been talking about this all day on sports talk radio. National and local. I didn’t watch it live. Now I see why. WOW that jockey did a great job 🐎👍🏻
greatest horse race I've ever seen. what a beast mode run by such a gorgeous animal and an absolute brilliant jockey.
This was a great race, but you should watch Secretariat's Triple Crown run for amazing race's. He broke last out of the gate on the first two and won both by about 2 1/2 Lengths, setting track records on both (the Kentucky Derby in 1:59 and 2/5), about 3 seconds faster than this race. Then he won the Belmont by 31 Lengths, while setting a track record there also.
Watch the 1978 Belmont Stakes.
@@roland7584 The best duel in horse racing history. Affirmed and Alydar side-by-side pretty much all the way around with the Triple Crown on the line for Affirmed.
@@roland7584 cool...but not the same kind of race at all. 5 horses and Affirmed was in the lead for most of it. photo finish is cool tho
@@Ieeho98 they said when he crossed the finish line; that he was still picking up speed. He was going like 35mph..
Love seeing how happy this horse and KY Derby has made everyone! Just an awesome performance in the most exciting 2 minutes in all of sports!
Repent to Jesus Christ
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Proverbs 18:21 NIV
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@@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 shut up
Probably one of the BEST derby’s EVER! What an amazing and brave horse, he did EVERYTHING The jockey asked of him. Love it.
What amazing performance. What amazing horse. What amazing jokey. He is making miraclus. Well done Rich strike.
Yup. Locking a horse up, running the crap out of them, sitting on their back beating the heck out of the horse to engage the horse's flight response is such a great performance. In a few years the owners will kill the horse to collect insurance and will give some sort of public BS reason why the horse died. These horses live terrible lives.
I wish I could like this video a thousand times. What a run…what a ride!!!!!
@@rickhammond2473 you should probably stand in front of a mirror when you ask that question.
@@rickhammond2473 Lol. You own Tesla stock that’s cute. You must be the smartest person alive. Bow down world Rick Hammond owns Tesla Stock 😂
@@amandarice5163 I apologize for attacking you.
@@rickhammond2473 no worries….all in good fun 😀
@@amandarice5163 Takes a man to apologize, take care.
I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF WATCHING RICH STRIKE WIN ONE OF THE BEST KENTUCKY DERBY WINS IN MY 60 YEARS, I PRAY HE WINS THE TRIPLE 👑.!
The Preakness will reveal a lot, i.e. is Rich Strike for real or did the horse and jockey just happen to have the race of a lifetime at the Kentucky Derby. If he wins that one as well, I like his chances at the Belmont. There have been many instances of horses with a shot at the Triple Crown faltering at the Belmont, done in by the longer race length. However, Rich Strike's remarkable stretch run at the Derby shows he has tremendous stamina.
Rich Strike is bypassing the Preakness.
Yes, unfortunately. There isn't a huge bonus anymore for winning all three races, but you'd think the prestige of winning the Triple Crown (not to mention what the owner could charge in stud fees) would be sufficient incentive for any Derby winner to run in the Preakness. Resting the horse is understandable, but still....
Yep. One of those performances where, if you're there, the tears just no d if leakout of you. As great a ride as the jockey gave him, it came down to the horse in the end.
And the horse. Knew.
How much money you will bet in 2023 or avarage person loses betting this race??
Is most famous us horse race?? The winner WIN how much money??
Curiosity to train and maintain food a things to horse be this big muscular how much MINIMAL a year this ppl spends??
This best most expensive race in all america??
Dont have any FAMOUS horses races in us with 5 10 minutes horses more long distance runs?? Soo much more enjoyable to watch long runs
With 20 horses is almost IMPOSSIBLE 90% loses big money on this shocked how much Money is involved in this!!
What is this number 80/ 1?? Im new on this im south america he us forbidden any types betting or gambling in my country
How much years does a horses competes a curiosity??
Proud of this Venezuelan jockey 🏇. And the incredible horse of course 👏
Brilliant jockey and horse maneuvers. The best horserace I've ever seen!
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever" ... Beautiful horse. Talented Jockey. God bless.
I've been watching the race over and over and was able to see the cut towards the rail in the final turn. Thanks so much for the overhead view. What a stunning win!
Nobody has heard of the horse, the jockey, or the trainer, and they come in and win the Derby. Awesome, I love it. Not sure this tops Mine That Bird in 2009 for me, who was so far back the announcers called a different horse in last place halfway through the race. But it's close.
It doesn't for various reasons (see above) but it was DAMNED GOOD! Loved it....Sonny did a "Calvin Borel ride" and I was yelling that at the TV as it happened!
Easily tops Mine That Bird. Watch both back to back. Bigger upset too.
It tops it. The announcer didn’t even mention RS until he was past the lead horse!
$30,000 horse up against horses that cost millions.
I'll go on TH-cam & look for that race...thanks.
That really is one of the most dramatic Kentucky derby races ever
That's the best KD finish I've ever seen! I love how Rich Strike is looking at the leader when he's about to catch up! Great jockying also!
I've watched the race repeatedly and I still can't believe this performance by both jockey and horse. Just amazing! I wish I had put some money on this long shot.
👏💪🐎🐎🐎What a horse and can't forget what the jockey did. Amazing race. !
What a run, maneuvering through traffic like that. Epic
What an awesome run, Rich Strike seen and took that opening after the stretch and went with it, he knew his horse he was riding could outrun the other horses, what a smart move!!!! Great Job, AMAZING!!!!
Excellent- this is the first replay that helped me see where he was during the early and middle part of the race- the coverage had been so focused on the pack in the front and I had been wondering how he had managed the first 2/3 of the race! Thanks
Announcers never even mentioned him as he was moving up. He made 'em look bad & they deserved it.
Unbelievable. This horse sent a chill up my spine when I watched his full race. Watch rich strikes complete run its amazing
Incredible in slo-mo. Finding a way through that field by the an excellent jockey-then every stride pulled ground under a powerful Rich Strike and ahead of the leaders.
This was one of the smartest races I've ever seen a jockey run. The Kentucky Derby is the perfect race for a long shot to win. Rich Strike was fresh due to not sprinting early (see Messier). By staying in the back the opening came while close to a dozen horses ran wide then hitting the rail at the head of the stretch giving him a shorter track to race on possibly saving maybe 1.5 to 2 seconds on the rest of the leaders. This is what makes Horse Racing great.
Cant wait until this becomes a movie 🍿 !!! A huge underdog wins the derby 🐎
Can hard;y wait for the rest of the Triple Crown!
It was like he flipped a switch there in the middle of the pack and just bolted to the front. It was incredible!!
He looked lighter in weight than the other horses.others looked heavy
Amazing horse. Pinched between two horses, step on the gas...fierce & fearless
Oh! "Fierce" is rt! When I saw him chewing up the outrider's pony I nearly fell diwn laughing. That's the personality that made him win that race! 😂😂😂
Well that gave me unexpected shivers and even a wee tear or two! Wow!!
Excellent video. I was watching and rewatching other videos to try to track his position without success. What heart that horse and jockey have!
The pure speed this
Horse showed is scary the combination of this
Great jockey and horse are synchronized.
His groom was so proud of his baby!
Yes he was and you can see how bonded Rich Strike is with him. ❤️
This aerial view really shows how amazing this race was. Other than seeing Secretariat just blow away the field, I've never seen anything so impressive.
mine that bird 2009
Thank you. Watching horses reminds me of my dad.
THANK YOU!
Yes to my friend. I reminds me of having awesome time with my dad too.
Perfect partnership of jockey and horse. It was a clan and hard earned win, and just what I love to see in a race.
Did anyone see him look at the other 2 horses ahead of him as he passed them. He was like "what what".... Then continued his BEAST MODE. That Jockey and Horse were AMAZING!
That was a thing of beauty.
Credit needs to be given to the man who works the horse in the mornings. He is the one who helped give the horse his ability to be directed (weave in and out and change leads) the way he did in the race. That ability is no accident..
Way to go Rich Strike and Sonny. That ride had a couple of intense moments
It's interesting how different the horse racing community and other sports are, regarding where the credit for the win goes to. They treated the owner, the trainer, vet and the real hero very different. In football the quarterback gets the credit, usually. The the coach and finally the owner recieve credit. I love horse racing evan as a child. The jockey is the real hero. Just take a look at NASCAR or Formula 1...the owner are not the heros nor the chief mechanic. Just saying. This horse was practically a rookie, and that Venezuelaen jockey was barely mentioned. That jockey was brilliant.
Sonny Leone rode like he was driving a sports car!
I keep looking for a interview of jockey....but there isn't any.... I wonder if he only speaks spanish.
There are interviews with the jockey in English.
ITS A TEAM EFFORT,THEY ALL DESERVE PRAISE,OWNER OK,BUT THE REAL HEROS AND WORKERS WERE THE HORSE,RIDER,AND TRAINERS,THATS A TEAM AND THEY ARE THE WINNERS,OWNER JUST A OWNER,LOL
This Is A Gifted Champion He Made History Right Before Our Eyes 👊🐎
I could watch that race a thousand times.
Beautiful and awesome to watch! Great jockey and outstanding horse!
The best jockey/ horse combo derby race I've ever seen in modern times. 5Starz all the way!
Amazing power and skill, both horse and rider. Bravo!
1:12 You can see Rich Strike looking right at the leader as he was coming up on him. Very cool.
One of the most amazing horse race ever.
Goes to show... every single horse and jockey deserves to be there. Perfect example of a professional making decisions that paid off. Horse and jockey had their day.
Now that's how you make a move through traffic. That last move to pass off the right of the horse nearest to the railing was so smooth and amazing.
2022: The Year of the Underdogs.
The people who get bullied or laughed at are the ones who get there revenge and deserve to save the best laugh for last.
This is the Year for The Underdogs. This is Balto as a Horse. Rich Strike! Congratulations
Amen!!!!!!
This was an awesome race! We need to hear more of Rich Strike’s history and beginnings.
Hi there😊
Jockey and horse were relentless and fearless. The stuff of legends.
How about at the end of the clip, the joyous bonding of the horse and the groomer, that he is now the 2022 winner of the Kentucky Derby.
Something to cheer in this messy covid world
It restores the faith in underdog and everyone
Those maneuvers, That Handling, THOSE CROSSES. My Goodness Love it when Underhorse Takes it by Suprise! Hellova Race! HELLOVA HORSE!
Best race ever !!!!!!!! Have to watch it over and over. Both horse and jockey ran together like running water……Thank you for the overshot views…..Wow !
Skill, Talent, Luck, Miracle! Really amazing..!! 💓
Incredible run! And who doesn't LOVE to see an underdog win?!
Exciting race. Great job by the jockey and the horse.
I have watched this over and over again. It is by far one of the most captivating races ever❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
I was sure this would have been the MOST WATCHED VIDEO OF ALL TIME!! I literally can't stop watching it OMG is anyone with me??
What an incredible run. Richey!
This race gave me the chills! Just amazing!
I've always loved seeing the long shot pull off this kind of upset. Although I did take a beating at the window. I'm Happy For Eric Reed he's been through so much. The horse drew in after a late scratch and won the Derby. Something that never happens. Wish I had a couple of hundred on him. Hope he takes the Triple Crown. He ran for $30,000 claiming.
I watched this half a dozen times as the tears well up. Remarkable spirit this horse displayed. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Such a Blessing Love Watching Over & Over this with tears in my eyes . God , Horse & Jocky Had A Plan. Congratulations to All God Blessed The Owner After All He Went though. He Love His Horse & Treats Them With So Much Love & Respect. This Is His Reward 🎉This Amazing Once In A Life Time Feat
Amazing performance for horse and rider!
This is an amazing story , an amazing horse! Never give up ,can do anything....never give up , never think you can't do anything.....🙏❤
To quote a phrase; "He's coming on like a tremendous machine!"
I know nothing about horse racing ! That is the beauty of this amazing performance, you don’t have to ! 🇨🇦🏆🙏🇺🇦
Awesome maneuvering! They made up so much ground so fast. Amazing job.
Thank you Rich Strike....America needed that!
Amazing!!! I think this is what horse racing world needed. Love when the underdog gets a good punch in. Seems like a great family also.
Rich Strike looks at them as he's running by.
So funny.
Hilarious how the horse had his head turned so far to the right in the stretch run!
Go watch his sibling Curlin.. they are so much alike even when the head turning it’s uncanny! Curlin was an amazing horse too so I hope Rich Strike has great races as well.
I like how the two front runners were both getting whipped pretty hard but First Strike didn't need it. He was running for the pure joy of it.
That was just an awesome run! Congratulations to all!!!
I call this Divine Intervention. Rich Strike didn't know they were even 'in the race' til that morning.
Congratulations Rich strike’s 👏👏👏
I can't get this race out of my head. It's seriously inspiring 🙌 I know it's a horse and it's only a race but the entire story behind rich strike and the owner is just incredible.
Love to see an underdog win, such an Spirit for both, horse and person, he was in complete control and same rythm as his horse, may you 2 keep wining