In all honesty, this might be the greatest Kentucky Derby victory of all time. The longest shot passes the favorite right at the end. You can’t write a story better than that.
Watch the 2009 Derby. Mine That Bird was in dead last way behind everyone else and won. That one might have been better than this one but this one was great too.
@@TheEnd-eg6wq No, Rich Strike wasn't in dead last except perhaps right out of the gate as he moved across the rear of the field towards the rail to get into position. He'd overtaken 2 horses halfway thru the opening stretch, and 3 by the first turn. It was an incredible run that doesn't require made-up hyperbole.
Legendary call! One of the best ever by a horse track announcer. People have no idea how hard it is to call a horse race with that many horses... Crazy good!
R Bear The more important question is? Were you ONE of the 80 : 1? If not, then keep your 💯 statistics, arithmetic, and WINNING to yourself. I did not take his ZERO percent as TRUE ZERO PERCENT. Neither did anybody else except you, GENIUS.
Do you feel more or less emotion for this versus scientists getting arrested protesting continued inaction on the climate crisis by right wing governments like ours
No one was more surprised than the announcer. Even as Rich Strike pulled into show, then place, the announcer was so taken by the two lead horses, he hadn't noticed.
@@richhenson8858 Larry Collmus blows another Derby call. Remember the "Mine That Bird" call??? Same deal: He totally misses seeing what's going on. He calls the narrative he wants, not what is actually happening on the track.
Hungary has become such a joke of a country. Their president and his billionaires bought every news outlet, and just spew state propaganda 24/7 now. Their fascist leader has also gerrymandered the country corruptly, and the media isn’t allowed to mention the president’s electoral competition. I used to respect Hungary, but it turns out they have a majority of idiots/fascists. They’re worse than any major politicians that are far-left or far-right in the USA.
@@blackout07blue Unfortunately, you're right, but no one here cares. I wasn’t talking about politics but about horse racing. And that's how I closed the topic!
For me, it’s always the commentary. That’s what makes these kinds of things exciting. always somewhat euphoric when something like this happens. Story of the underdog
That jockey knew his horse, he navigated the pack like a race car driver and absolutely stunned the other horses with his speed. Fantastic race. One I won't ever forget. And let it be a reminder to everyone, you gotta believe!!!!
I believe it can. The trainer said it needs rest. Preakness is too early for it. Skip the Preakness. Run the Belmont. It can proobe it there hiw goos it is , and many more. California Chrome was a well example of such. Rest kept it running for a long time. It became the number one horse in money earner , until Arrogate took its place.
He has a better chance in the Belmont it's longer then the Derby the Preakness is the shortest triple crown race that's concerns me he could win but the jockey would have to get him closer & start move sooner then the Derby great race he will win again unlike Mind that Bird remember it was a muddy bias track he never won again they were all dry tracks also.
Also the second the jockey (Sonny) sees daylight on the inside on the last stretch and frantically takes advantage - then seeing Rich Strike go all out for the win is spectacular to watch. What an amazing against-all-odds win. What a beautiful horse.
He bounces around a bit before that opening and if you watch him , you can tell he wants to run , the horse actually looks around as if you say who do you want me to run at … so good I loved this race
"...moving like a tremendous machine..!" "...but Secretariat is all alone..!" The Great. The Insuperable Secretariat. Big Red. Belmont '73 I watched it on TV live. I still get goose bumps and arctic chills.
I've probably watched this 10 times or so now and I still can't believe Rich Strike navigated through all those horses and found a way to win that race! One of the best if not the best Kentucky Derby of all time.
The horse didn't navigate through the field, his jockey did. I'm sure you are smarter than that. I have seen it before where a long shot gets an excellent ride and wins.
I've never watched a single Kentucky Derby race in my 22 years here on Earth but this just gave me chills all down my body. "The longest shot has won the kentucky derby" is going right down in history.
Over a year later and this call, this race, this finish just hits like nothing else in sports. I had no $ on it but just the pure raw emotion of watching a horse that no one gave a chance in the world, take everyone down. Its absolutely stunning!
I'm with you. I stopped caring about horse racing decades ago, and had not watched a race for many years. I just happened to decide that I'd give it one more go that day. A year later I am still so glad I did. Saved this link and a couple others incase one goes dead, just so I can see it again sometime. Sports is sometimes truly amazing.
I love how he moved to the right in between horses like a running back juking a safety and heading to the touchdown line, this race was unforgettable by far the most exciting in a long time.
Helluva move at the top of the stretch, he moved inside first, then like you said moved right around that other horse and then took off. The announcer didn't notice until he was level with the leader.
Such a dangerous move, between horses with less than 2 furlongs....UNREAL! And Rich Strike heading away at the end....what a horse! Never got discouraged about being way behind!
Two things: the move the jockey made around the slowing horse on the rail in the last furlong and the fact that Rich Strike came on so fast the announcer barely had time to mention his name once before he won the race. Unbelievable.
He got the obligatory mention every horse gets by the time they they come around the first turn. Not one more mention until he was almost at the wire. Incredible.
You could see that Leon was considering a rail move then decided against it. That was the winning move. Had he waited, he'd have been boxed in and had no chance. Masterful ride.
He almost had a chance to squeak by on the rail, then saw better to be in the clear than risk the shut-out. Great jockey, like driving a sports car, & quick, responsive, & athletic horse!
I am in tears watching this incredible horse. As someone aptly stated below, he never has to win another race. His legacy is cemented forever. To me, this race is right up there with Secretariat's 1973 Belmont race in-terms of raw emotion.
The jockey Sonny Leon did some amazing driving getting through the traffic in the last turn. When the pack swung outside coming out of the final turn, it just sort of sucked them forward and gave them running room. I can almost see the disbelief in both horse and rider, like "holy s**t it's open running!" Beautiful to see Rich Strike cut around the #6 horse and still hold stride. But, to run down the leaders and win going away after that smoking pace shows speed apparently nobody knew this horse had. I grew up going to the Downs and hanging around on the back side. It never gets old.
Did you see the horse looking around, almost in disbelief when that opening came? Then he side-eyes the horse next to him the final few yards. Smart guy. What an exciting race! You're right, it never gets old. :)
Watching that magnificent horse lengthen his stride in the final stretch was like a dream as well. Don’t remember a race like this in a long time. That jockey is going to be a hot commodity after this performance as well!
Very much like Mine That Bird but the big difference is the jockeys. Sonny Leon in his first Derby to put that ride together is just unreal. Absolutely phenomenal!
@@Somethingwittyxs4ku not even that but the race was amazing! In the last 4 spots most of the race, barely mid pack at the final leg. Then hit the jets. One of the best kicks in derby history
@@perserverance333 Exactly, that was some if the best jockeying I have seen in a while an yes this horse was a beast.He had to change course on the fly twice without missing a beat.
That friggin horse looked like a running back cutting back and across mid-stride breaking for daylight, then breaking it open to the end zone! Awesome display of athleticism, horse and jockey.
@@BB-wm4ti Well THAT is how HISTORY is MADE .. WE.. you me THE GUYS we saw it IT WAS REAL AND that JOCKEY deserves whatever he wants MY GOD what a ride... !
That jockey had one of the best rides in the history of the race and the horse completely cooperated and had the massive late kick to get up at the wire. Fantastic job between horse and jockey
This is simply one of the most improbable, nearly impossible, and absolutely incredible feats to have been witnessed in probably an entire generation. Amazing.
I got the same feeling I had when I saw Secretariat run. We may have seen our first taste of true greatness in a long time. That was a thoroughbred moving like a cutting horse in the Kentucky Derby! That jockey is brilliant.🐝🤗❤️
His jockey did a great job of moving him through the pack, especially in the middle where he almost got hung up in traffic, THEN pulled around the fading Messier to get a clear shot at the leaders. Beautiful job.
@@aquafishes it's gotta be one of the more poorly called races that the winning horse isn't mentioned until he's close to the finish line. Too focused on the favorites - not watching the race develop
This was my first ever Derby in person… what an incredible experience to witness such a fantastic union of horse and rider, brilliant strategy & performance.
You could see Rich Strike looking right at Epicenter as they got in the final stretch. Almost as if he’s saying, “Dude, you look tired.” Watching the overheard view, it was one of the best rides you will see. Once the jockey split those two horses and moved to the rail, Rich Strike kicked into full gear. His closing speed was incredible.
Yes, this horse is one-in-a-hundred million. Three times I saw him turn his head sideways to observe his surroundings. The horse and jockey were a perfect team, noticing the exact cracks in the crowd they had to maneuver through. Rich Strike has clever intuition, as well as every other possible quality a horse could have. The owner, trainer, jockey and team knew full well that Rich Strike was a great finisher. Maybe the world's best finisher. Once he moved to the middle of the pack, the team must have known that he had a chance to win.
When Larry Collmus yelled out 'Rich Strike!' you could literally feel the shock in his voice. There are a handful of great play by play commentators across all sports and he is definitely one of them.
@@chadsummerchild3047 granted a bit late to the punch but still a tremendous call. Hearing him say "RICH STRIKE!" and describing the "unbelievable upset" really gets you pumped!
Full credit to Collmus, whether #21 was whispered into his ear at the close, or not. As he ran the entire field after the 1/4 mile, Rich Strike was 18th. A thrill to watch and listen to.
What's impressive about this race is how Sony Leon is trying to place his horse and how to pace his horse, he kept his cool all along. At one point, 1:32, it seemed hopeless, the horse had nowhere to go. But as soon as Leon found an opening he went for it instructing the horse where to go and then run for the line. Absolutely fantastic.
That's what I was trying to watch. Don't watch many horse races, but had to watch this one over and over. Seems the jockey really knew his horse, and how to pace him. He also got lucky with where he was (or darn good placement right when an opening did show up) with a couple of the front horses slowing down. What a kick that darn horse gave at the end. Wow!
I've watched this so many times, and on the stretch I noticed a small detail this last viewing. The jockey on the favorite horse seemed to move side to side whereas sonny was moving up and down with his horse with no added side to side motion.
Love this horse!!! Jockey did the best race EVER!!! Congratulations to the owner and trainer for believing in this wonderful horse and training him to perfection. Heartwarming performance. Somebody forgot to tell this horse, you can't be in last place in the beginning, and be an 80 to1 underdog, and win the Kentucky Derby.
Idk, great ride, a lot of luck for the horses in front of him to run wide at the top of the stretch leaving the rail wide.. But if you watch, he sees it immediately and straighten up his mount on that line.. One horse closed the rail down about halfway down the stretch, but he got around him easily.. Like I said, great ride, and a nice bit of luck it parted like the Red Sea at the top of the stretch..
He was so far back I had to back it up over a dozen times to find him as they entered the final stretch, the most amazing thing I have ever seen in the KD. Just plain WOW!
the fact that he was so far back and had to weave through all that traffic. that last move where he had to get off the rail and go between those 2 horses was brilliant
I'll never grow tired of watching this. Even 20 years down the road I'll rewatch this race and still get goosebumps. One of the greatest moments in sports history and I was alive when it happened. I feel honored❤️
That move by Rich Strike around the 1:53 mark was incredible. I don't think I've ever seen a move like that down the stretch. The horse was blocked on the inside and just went around the blocker and cut back inside. Jockey and horse with some incredible riding.
Watch Rich Strikes looks,.. this horse looks around at the other horses the entire race and basically says,.. Yeah, Not today boys. He Does!!! Watch his head movements. Especially in the Final homestretch. I Swear He Looks at the Other Horses and simply says Buh-BY!! What an Absolute LEGEND of an Animal!
@@ronguerin111 Give the jockey credit too. Looking at the replay I still can't believe that late move. The horse that was blocking on the inside was slowing down big time. U can see Rich Strike have to stop all its momentum to avoid a collision. The skill of that jockey (apologies for not knowing his name) to pull up, avoid a collision, turn right on a dime, pass the blocker and regain the inside with acceleration was the best riding I've ever seen. But I also agree the ability of that horse to regain speed after the block was truly incredible. Typically when that happens so late in the stretch a horse can never recover. Granted I'm just a casual racing fan but I've never seen a move like that. Unbelievable.
That was the sweetest race I've witnessed in a long time. Coming off the gate at 24 and back of pack over came the first six in the last turn...Oh My God! Hats off to the Jockey, Sonny Leon and Rich Strike! Great Job!!
He was in last weaving his way thru the pack but staying close to the rail and that move his jockey did to give him a free lane with no obstruction was just brilliant. You can see him maneuver him as his head is cocked to the right and the horse sees the lane open up and just ruuuuuuuns. Crazy and epic.
Rich Strike is a great horse with explosive power and endurance; Sonny Leon is a GREAT jockey, whose magical maneuver throughout the whole course is a TEXTBOOK case to study! Bravo!
given his "antics" of trying to bite any pony leading him... he's a back alley brawler and probably a P.I.T.A.... Don't care if he cannot win another race. He won the one has wasn't supposed to even be in, only in after multiple forfeits (not just the one last, if I understand right)... after being bought on the lower trade market where you never find Kentucky Derby horses. Apollo... meet Rocky.
Yes, exactly! When he was looking at the leaders I thought he wasn't focused. For fox sake, he was sizing up the leaders right before he turned on the jets. The only horse I've eve seen (film of course) do that was Sea Bisquit. What a thrilling race.
It's like Seabiscuit reborn. They did that in the movie, where Biscuit would look the other horse in the eye and then turn on the afterburners. And like Seabiscuit, this horse was forgotten and unwanted, running in a claiming race and selling for dirt cheap.
I love this American expression 'period' (what we Brits would call 'full stop'), the idea being 'and there's nothing more to discuss'. Until recently, all I could've said about the Kentucky Derby was that I'd heard of it. However, I've just been looking at a few of the others here and have to say that, imho, the comeback of 'Mine That Bird' was every bit as good.
That final turn into the straight-away by Rich Strike and jockey Sonny Leon has to be one of the greatest 'show of heart' accomplishments in sports history. Unbelievable. Incredible. One of the many reasons why people love horses.
I've watched this race maybe 20 times now and it still manages to send a chill up my spine. What a wonderful story and a fantastic victory for Rich Strike, Sonny Leon, Eric Reed, and Rick Dawson. On to the Preakness!
This was a great race, but for me the ultimate is Secretariat's Belmont run for his Triple Crown. He was so far ahead the camera had to zoom out to get the other horses in the shot, and when the track announcer says "He's moving like a magnificent machine!" I get tears in my eyes.
This is one of those rare moments where it was clearly a team win. Rich Strike had all the power and potential and Sonny Leon was able to bring it out and win. Looks like the both of them do best under extreme pressure. Hope to see this team again!
He was steering that horse like a sports car lol. The moves at the end were epic! They way he went around that horse at the end and sprinted to the finish 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@4seeableTV That was my first thought, when a horse completely blows all the favorites away like this especially as last place underdog it would be a miracle if drugs weren't involved.
"The longest shot has won the Kentucky Derby" CHILLS. All the talking about Epicenter, Messier, etc. before the race. So glad to see a true underdog win!
@@northsource7215 -Where was the announcer, when you could see Rich Strike moving fast on the rail? He had his attention on the two other horses, as the winner blew by them. And this guy is a good announcer? Give me a break.
@@superomegamkiii2313 Expecting and watching it happen are two different things. He simply refused to acknowledge Rich Strike while mentioning other horses in 4th, 5th position.
Rewatching this and watching Rich Strike the whole way knowing what’s about to happen and hearing the announcers reaction I got chills up and down my spine. What an unbelievable race!
Except he completely ignored the horse, even when he was in third place, until the last 5 seconds of the race. Terrible tunnel vision until it was obvious (when Rich Strike took the lead). That's not how a horse race is supposed to be called.
Watch the horse's head as he comes through the field. You can see him watching the horse to his right as he gains ground on him - a super competitive horse!
@@tobyramsden4904 He was listening to the jockey talking to him. His right ear was turned towards the jockey almost the whole race. Really cool to see that relationship between the jock and that horse.
I've watched this race 300x followed Rich Strike the whole race , the strategic precision was unparralled. This 'call' was too phonomenal! Simply incredible..
I think that's the greatest comeback I've ever seen in any sport hands down. Unbelievable just unbelievable. Almost brings a tear to your eyes how hard that horse and jockey were working to try and win. That 1 move when he moved in between those horses crazy, I guess maybe it was their destiny that day.
He looked over at the horse on this right and just took that gap! Then he did it again just before he took the lead! Knew exactly what he wanted to do. What intelligence show by the stallion! The jockey let the horse do what he wanted to do and it was amazing!!!
@@sunfloweralpacas LOVE how that horse looked at the other horses! What a competitor! No blinders ever for that horse. He *needs* to see who he's passing. haha
To the untrained eye it seems that way. But there is a lot more going on here. I suggest you study the sport a little before giving your take. Respectfully.
@@draxcir Okay, explain it, then.....in words those without your knowledge can understand and appreciate. It's not enough to just drop a condescending comment; you need to explain what you see that is not apparent to the "untrained eye" folks.
Why does it always bring tears to my eyes to watch an incredible horse race? What a stunning victory! Yes, he won because he was the fastest, but also good strategy on the part of the jockey😂😂😂
I can't stop watching this. Absolutely incredible. What a horse, this will be turned into a movie im sure of it. That horse gives me the chills, what a story & beautiful moment that will last forever. 🙌🙌🙌
I've watched the race 5x now. It's an amazing performance. And watching the race, by watching that red/white #21, makes the win even more impressive. He was in the back 6 or 7 horses for 80% of the race. WHAT A RUN!!!!
I don’t even watch derby and at the beginning you can see they weren’t really using up all their energy and made an amazing move to the fence line around that last turn and then the way he lead his horse around the block was insane !!! Then it was go time and the horse dipped his head and sent it !! Amazing !!!
I’m such a novice with horse racing but outside of secretariats races I think I just witnessed the best race in my lifetime! Credit to the Horse, Rider and Trainer in that order!!! Unbelievable!
This will forever stand as one of the greatest moments in all of sports and broadcast history. Truly remarkable!!! Bravo to the jockey, the trainer, and everyone involved! Truly truly incredible!!!!
Every time I watch this race it gives me chills. You can see Rich Strike just reaches his speed and could have gone farther. He was just picking it up and got into it...amazing horse! And for the jockey to be able to control him through that stretch took so much strength. What a race!!
This is a race I will never forget. They said this horse never had a chance to ever win the derby. I love that he won! Congratulations Rich Strike, your jockey and your owners.
Leon rode the horse so smartly through the race. Conserved energy while the rest of the pack was blistering. Made his move at the perfect time and while the rest of the pack was getting slower, he kept right on running at his pace and won the whole dang thing at 80-1. The only way you can describe the jockey's ride was that it was art.
Exactly. He knew exactly what he was doing. Can't push them too hard, too soon, or they'll get tired and fall behind. Like you said, they gotta conserve their energy, and then at the exact right moment, make their move. It's not easy.
A bit o' racing luck helps too, since he was boxed in coming around the final turn. Following Messier to the rail was a good move, but that sharp veer to then go around him risked possible interference. Incredibly, Rich Strike seemed to not lose stride, I can't tell if he even changed leads...just powered forward with plenty of crop encouragement. Shame on the announcer for missing the real drama in the race.
@@furthur447 so true! You always take a chance when you take back at the start that there won’t be enough room if you save ground. Everything played out right.
Every year I would watch the Derby with my mom. She LOVED horses! Her favorites were the horses that come out with the competitors. She’d always remark how beautiful they were. We’d make our picks & she always ended up picking an underdog. That’s was the fun of it for her. This is the first Derby we didn’t get to watch together. I pray she was able to see the result! She would’ve loved this so much! Miss you!❤️ 🐎
My mom was a steeplechaser in her youth, and as we were "Baltimorons", she took me to Pimlico to see Secretariat win the Preakness in 1973. Big Red also typically lounged at the back of the pack till the final turn, then scampered to the front for the win.... Our moms are petting ALL the horses in heaven, I'm sure.
I watch a horse named Secretariat win the Kentucky Derby. He went on to win the triple crown. This is what I remember watching. True poetry. This horse was playing until he saw the finish line. Great jockey. He rode this animal and put him where he needed to be.
So cool to watch Rich Strike turn his head in all directions to look around at the other horses! You could almost see what he was thinking as the race unfolded. Most horses keep their heads almost straight ahead the entire race. It even looked like he started eyeing down the leader at 1:53 thinking 'I'm coming for you' as he caught up down the final stretch! Reminds me of Usain Bolt looking around during races at the Olympics!
@@jeffholland1556 1:54 until he gets side by side with the leader is the best part of it to me. That isn't the jockey turning his head - that is him starting at the leader until he got side by side! So fun to watch.
That was an incredible ride, that jockey was amazing. Blocked in the entire race and somehow found that hole and just went for it. What a heart that horse has, never once gave up.
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen! This horse and rider are truly a team… such grace, spirit, and dedication, and determination! I literally cried the first time I watched it!!
This is the first horse race I watch in about 10 years and my Merciful God, it was SUPER!!!!! And I did like you Ms. Headrick, cried for just watching such WONDERFUL AND INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE!!!! It will always stay in my mind and soul. Hope He does the same in the next two!!!!!!
This was an incredible race! Did you notice, that even close to the wire, the announcer did not even notice !!! that Rich Strike was closing fast on Epicenter until he passed him! It was like Rich Strike was invisible. And the Rich Strike’s jockey was incredible! What a race! Great jockey and horse team !! Glad all the horses came through the race safely too. Another Calumet red horse blasts his way to fame!
The announcer didn't notice..I sure didn't the first time I saw this..lol. watched it three more times trying to watch him before the finnish line. This could be the greatest race since Secreteriat in 1973.
I watched a race years ago when two horses went down. One had to be euthanized. Now I wait until after the race so I know everybody came out of it OK, and then watch it on TH-cam.
My dear friend, an OTTB who died in 2020 at age 25 is still living in Rich Strike. They are both out of Nasrullah! I've probably watched this 20 times by now and cry every time. A legend is reborn!
Larry Collmus just gave one of the finest moments in sports announcing history! I don't keep up with horse racing but watch replays anytime a big upset or excitingly close race happens. The call by Collmus is so utterly perfect I have watched this at least a dozen times now and his call coming down the final stretch gives me major goose bumps EVERY time! As exciting of a race as one could ask for with an announcer who's voice, tone and inflection matches every second of excitement perfectly!
I read an article on him and the amount of time he has to spend to get ready for every race. A real pro. Being able to call off those 20 names in that amount of time.
"Utterly perfect?" I don't know about that. He didn't even seem to notice Rich Strike at all until AFTER he took the lead. You could see him moving toward the wire, but Collmus ignored him until the end.
And don't get me wrong - he's the ultimate pro at his job, I just thought it a little less than perfect that he either didn't notice Rich Strike moving or discounted it. He was still calling it like a two-horse race when RS had already pulled up to the lead.
@Mark Johnson I’ve noticed announcers sometimes have a hard time catching late runs down the rail. One of the examples that comes to mind is the 09 derby. Mine That Bird was absolutely flying down the rail going unacknowledged until he pulled away by at least a length. This call was similar to that one . However, I do think Larry’s call was much better than the 09 derby call. LC caught on quick and delivered a fantastic line as Rich Strike crossed the finish line. I really enjoyed this call but I do think he’s had better ones throughout his tremendous career. That’s just my opinion tho, anyways it was a great Derby 🙌
Mind That Bird also came in flying and the announcer seemed to be out of words. He kept talking about the front runners but didnt see The flying one in the inside. Borel was the Jockey.
The move this Jockey put on and the control and passion the horse exhibited are INCREDIBLE. That shift he made right before the final turn, then his maneuvering down the stretch is breathtaking.
I'm still thinking if this really happened, I'm thankful to be alive and to have seen something as extraordinary as this race, it will take more than 100 years for something like this to happen again.
Wow, that was the most exciting race I've ever seen! Rich Strike made all the right moves and went for the openings. The horse was looking right at the leaders and then he turned on the gas.
Hilarious that the announcer is so focused on the top 2 and doesn't even notice Rich Strike moving through the field so quickly until he almost crosses the finish line.
Me neither. But that was awesome. We were at my local dive bar with about 50 other patrons. We turned it up and watched. The whole place erupted at the end !
I’m not into horse racing but I always watch the Kentucky Derby. No matter what happens it’s always interesting. “The most exciting two minutes in sports” is not an empty boast. And if this race isn’t one for the history books I don’t know what is.
I own a thoroughbred but no longer watch racing because I think it pressures horses when they are too young (the three years are really only two years old and some months) but after covid shut down everything... I thought I would watch the Derby this year! Boy am I glad I did. What a superb job of riding by that jockey! Judging by his actions after race as he was being ponied back that horse had a lot more gas in his tank but we will see in the Belmont which is longer than the Derby. Well done!!!
honestly think that was the best ride i've ever seen, and how RS was literally staring down the other horses, then he put his head forward and i could see the burst of acceleration.
I caught that on the stretch. He was looking right at Epicenter and the moment he caught him, looked straight ahead for the win. I had Epi to win, place, and show. Man what a race!
Love how the stadium cheers erupted when they saw Rich Strike steaming through. I'm sure most of them lost their bets but they recognized the moment for what it was and enjoyed it anyways.
If you're a true horse racing fan, you can withstand a loss for the sake of an amazing spectacle! And honestly, who doesn't love an underdog(horse) story?!
True racehorse fan knows that losing a bet is nothing than seeing a miracle that just happened. Seeing the favorites won over and over again is nothing but boring things to see. But seeing a whole new horse you barely ever heard of, barely know of, just winning a big race like that is unbelievable.
I was actually there and the crowd volume went down quite a bit. People were STUNNED. Barely anyone bet on this horse because he wasn’t even racing until just before it started. A lot of money lost, to be sure, but what an amazing race!
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In all honesty, this might be the greatest Kentucky Derby victory of all time. The longest shot passes the favorite right at the end. You can’t write a story better than that.
Watch the 2009 Derby. Mine That Bird was in dead last way behind everyone else and won. That one might have been better than this one but this one was great too.
@@jaguiar45 This horse was in dead last also.
Crazy that the horse just barely got into the Derby too.
@@TheEnd-eg6wq Mine That Bird was at least 3 lengths in back of everyone else and was 50-1. I also think Rich Strike is a great horse too.
@@TheEnd-eg6wq No, Rich Strike wasn't in dead last except perhaps right out of the gate as he moved across the rear of the field towards the rail to get into position. He'd overtaken 2 horses halfway thru the opening stretch, and 3 by the first turn. It was an incredible run that doesn't require made-up hyperbole.
"The longest shot has won the Kentucky Derby" gives me chills and make me smile what a quote and a race...
yep got me also
That announcer is really good.
Rich Strike...the people's champion.
Seabiscuit hit me
Fastest opening 1/4 mile in derby history.
I can’t get enough of this race. The way he says “RICH STRIKE!” in the end is legendary…
Caught him by surprise, he almost missed it 🥃🎙🍸🐎🐎🐎
Legendary call! One of the best ever by a horse track announcer. People have no idea how hard it is to call a horse race with that many horses... Crazy good!
The caller himself was genuinely shocked
The BEST
@@sixty7ford lol true. Made for a great call!
I have watched this at least 100 times and it still gives me goosebumps...every single time. This was special.
Same here
@@johndavenport8843 Me too.
Me too!! What a race!!
Me too.
Same.
That horse was given ZERO chance of winning, just filling in for a horse that was scratched.... One of the greatest moments in sports....
EPIC
He obviously was given a chance at 80 to 1 odds, fool.
and the horse is probably just thinking....."ugh..can I have my oat bag now". :-)
R Bear
The more important question is?
Were you ONE of the 80 : 1?
If not, then keep your 💯 statistics, arithmetic, and WINNING to yourself.
I did not take his ZERO percent as TRUE ZERO PERCENT. Neither did anybody else except you, GENIUS.
@@amkhan68 thanks for the lecture einstein.
Gives me chills The way he says “rich strike” at the pass, the emotion he expressed in how he said it. Amazing race that horse and jockey ran
Do you feel more or less emotion for this versus scientists getting arrested protesting continued inaction on the climate crisis by right wing governments like ours
@@owenmersk4626 More. Ain’t sh*t we can do about the other one as regular people with no power and it’s not entertaining, so 🤷🏽♂️
No one was more surprised than the announcer. Even as Rich Strike pulled into show, then place, the announcer was so taken by the two lead horses, he hadn't noticed.
@@richhenson8858 Larry Collmus blows another Derby call. Remember the "Mine That Bird" call??? Same deal: He totally misses seeing what's going on. He calls the narrative he wants, not what is actually happening on the track.
but he was so late on it tho, only had eyes for the front two
I live in Hungary and have never been interested in horse racing. But I've watched this race about twenty times already. Goosebumps ...
Say "Hi" to Venezuela!
Hungary has become such a joke of a country. Their president and his billionaires bought every news outlet, and just spew state propaganda 24/7 now. Their fascist leader has also gerrymandered the country corruptly, and the media isn’t allowed to mention the president’s electoral competition. I used to respect Hungary, but it turns out they have a majority of idiots/fascists. They’re worse than any major politicians that are far-left or far-right in the USA.
@@blackout07blue Unfortunately, you're right, but no one here cares. I wasn’t talking about politics but about horse racing. And that's how I closed the topic!
It's a good sport, but it is dying. Dying, because most races aren't competitive (like this one was.)
For me, it’s always the commentary. That’s what makes these kinds of things exciting. always somewhat euphoric when something like this happens. Story of the underdog
I came back here today just to remember the greatest race I ever witnessed. The longest shot won the Kentucky Derby.
Absolutely the greatest race !!!
That jockey knew his horse, he navigated the pack like a race car driver and absolutely stunned the other horses with his speed. Fantastic race. One I won't ever forget. And let it be a reminder to everyone, you gotta believe!!!!
My thoughts & my post agree! Rider knew horses"s strengths & capitalized on them.
Rich Strike not only had speed, he had stamina. He looked like he had a lot left in his tank, too!
That horse was eyeing the other horses like “I got your asses”
Wild. They started all the way on the outside at the 21st position. Amazing skill of the jockey and Rich Strike showing incredible grit.
@@patriciaguth6882 He has no speed. He's a late-running closer.
Some people will say, ”Rich Strike will never win another race.” To which I say, ”He doesn’t have to.”
I believe it can. The trainer said it needs rest. Preakness is too early for it. Skip the Preakness. Run the Belmont. It can proobe it there hiw goos it is , and many more. California Chrome was a well example of such. Rest kept it running for a long time. It became the number one horse in money earner , until Arrogate took its place.
Pedigree says he could even improve.
@@KING4aday46 exactly! He’s made history!
He has a better chance in the Belmont it's longer then the Derby the Preakness is the shortest triple crown race that's concerns me he could win but the jockey would have to get him closer & start move sooner then the Derby
great race he will win again unlike Mind that Bird remember it was a muddy bias track he never won again they were all dry tracks also.
@@BezmenovDisciple yes it did but it lost the Belmont do to being tired.
Rich Strike just made my day...wishing Rich Strike an injury-free .. triple-crown career...and an inspirational movie...when all is done...
Beautifully said! I feel the same.
it's gonna be difficult... now everybody knows that Rich Strike can sneak up on you at the end of the race.
The moment where he cuts loose is spine tingling. Those strides…
Also the second the jockey (Sonny) sees daylight on the inside on the last stretch and frantically takes advantage - then seeing Rich Strike go all out for the win is spectacular to watch. What an amazing against-all-odds win. What a beautiful horse.
He bounces around a bit before that opening and if you watch him , you can tell he wants to run , the horse actually looks around as if you say who do you want me to run at … so good I loved this race
I’m unfamiliar with horse racing . What does cutting them loose mean?
And when he looks over at the other horses. His personality comes out.
@@bryanthompson2864hey gave him the deion sanders with that look. Like youre not getting me, its prime time
Not a racing fan. But this gives me chills. One of the all-time great runs, horse and jockey, and one of the greatest calls in the history of sports.
The call was marginal at best
"...moving like a tremendous machine..!" "...but Secretariat is all alone..!"
The Great. The Insuperable Secretariat. Big Red. Belmont '73
I watched it on TV live. I still get goose bumps and arctic chills.
@@marshi1950 Indeed.
the announcer didn't even see the winner until the last few strides lol
@@blendarichter9347 "But Secretariat is all alone" is the greatest call in my opinion. He certainly was!
I've probably watched this 10 times or so now and I still can't believe Rich Strike navigated through all those horses and found a way to win that race! One of the best if not the best Kentucky Derby of all time.
The horse didn't navigate through the field, his jockey did. I'm sure you are smarter than that. I have seen it before where a long shot gets an excellent ride and wins.
I'm betting this horse would've crushed the field had it started on the rail.
The jockey rode him like a motorcycle, whipping in and out of traffic. It was amazing…very athletic horse.
Terrible call by the announcer. Didn't mention Rich Strike until the last moment.
Dude...exactly! That jockey worked his steed like a Boss!
I've never watched a single Kentucky Derby race in my 22 years here on Earth but this just gave me chills all down my body. "The longest shot has won the kentucky derby" is going right down in history.
Chills on me too. The air camera shot shows him moving thru the horses better!
Not sure I have either, maybe some secretariat races but that’s about it. But wow it had the same affect on me. What a race
Watch Secretariat- best hours of all time!
1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat. Watch all three races you'll thank me later.
When you have a couple of minutes check out Sunday Silence vs Easy Goer in the Preakness
Over a year later and this call, this race, this finish just hits like nothing else in sports. I had no $ on it but just the pure raw emotion of watching a horse that no one gave a chance in the world, take everyone down. Its absolutely stunning!
I'm with you. I stopped caring about horse racing decades ago, and had not watched a race for many years. I just happened to decide that I'd give it one more go that day. A year later I am still so glad I did. Saved this link and a couple others incase one goes dead, just so I can see it again sometime.
Sports is sometimes truly amazing.
Remember Mine That Bird?
😂❤🎉 L😂L,
I love how he moved to the right in between horses like a running back juking a safety and heading to the touchdown line, this race was unforgettable by far the most exciting in a long time.
That jockey move was VERY impressive!
@Warwick Dun fastest half in history in the derby
Helluva move at the top of the stretch, he moved inside first, then like you said moved right around that other horse and then took off.
The announcer didn't notice until he was level with the leader.
Yes indeed.
Such a dangerous move, between horses with less than 2 furlongs....UNREAL! And Rich Strike heading away at the end....what a horse! Never got discouraged about being way behind!
Two things: the move the jockey made around the slowing horse on the rail in the last furlong and the fact that Rich Strike came on so fast the announcer barely had time to mention his name once before he won the race. Unbelievable.
Yes I seen that too. Rich Strike blow right pass that horse and jockey.
He got the obligatory mention every horse gets by the time they they come around the first turn. Not one more mention until he was almost at the wire. Incredible.
Fire the announcer
You could see that Leon was considering a rail move then decided against it. That was the winning move. Had he waited, he'd have been boxed in and had no chance. Masterful ride.
He almost had a chance to squeak by on the rail, then saw better to be in the clear than risk the shut-out. Great jockey, like driving a sports car, & quick, responsive, & athletic horse!
One of the best races I have ever seen
Yes was exciting then it some past predictable years & much more exciting then Mind that Birds win,this was a dry track no track bias.
Of,lol,have a brain injury you should see some of my text,lol.i need to edit before sending.
Rich Strike stared down the two leaders and said not today. He overpowered them to the wire. That was cool.
Hey NoBucks go watch secretariat race
@@AP-dn5si yes, another unbelievable win.
I am in tears watching this incredible horse. As someone aptly stated below, he never has to win another race. His legacy is cemented forever. To me, this race is right up there with Secretariat's 1973 Belmont race in-terms of raw emotion.
Absolutely 💯
I agree!!! I don't care if he ever wins another race!!! That was the race of a lifetime!!! He pulled off a shocker and proved everyone wrong!!!
The jockey Sonny Leon did some amazing driving getting through the traffic in the last turn. When the pack swung outside coming out of the final turn, it just sort of sucked them forward and gave them running room. I can almost see the disbelief in both horse and rider, like "holy s**t it's open running!" Beautiful to see Rich Strike cut around the #6 horse and still hold stride. But, to run down the leaders and win going away after that smoking pace shows speed apparently nobody knew this horse had. I grew up going to the Downs and hanging around on the back side. It never gets old.
It never gets old.
Yes, he really pulled that horses head to the right to get him to move, don't think I have ever seen something like that before.
Did you see the horse looking around, almost in disbelief when that opening came? Then he side-eyes the horse next to him the final few yards. Smart guy. What an exciting race! You're right, it never gets old. :)
Watching that magnificent horse lengthen his stride in the final stretch was like a dream as well. Don’t remember a race like this in a long time. That jockey is going to be a hot commodity after this performance as well!
Very much like Mine That Bird but the big difference is the jockeys. Sonny Leon in his first Derby to put that ride together is just unreal. Absolutely phenomenal!
We'll probably never see something like this again. Legitimately one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my life.
1913 was the last time this happened. 109 years ago, no, we are never going to see this again. Amazing we got to experience it.
@@Somethingwittyxs4ku not even that but the race was amazing! In the last 4 spots most of the race, barely mid pack at the final leg. Then hit the jets. One of the best kicks in derby history
What I love is how the announcer was so focused on the two favorites he never even SAW Rich Strike coming up until he'd taken the lead. Hilarious.
Couldn’t agree with you more!
No, there's been better races.....You're just Gen Z.
I think the reason why he won the race is because he was faster than everyone else in the race.
Lol
Fastest horse doesn't always win, it's about position and jockey skill. You could be on the fastest horse but you'd lose.
Will buxton spotted in the wild
@@perserverance333 Exactly, that was some if the best jockeying I have seen in a while an yes this horse was a beast.He had to change course on the fly twice without missing a beat.
summer is tomrorow started out in the lead and came in last. why is that? did the jockey stat him off to hard?
I’ve watched every derby for the last 50 years and this was by far the greatest race ever..
Just amazing
That friggin horse looked like a running back cutting back and across mid-stride breaking for daylight, then breaking it open to the end zone! Awesome display of athleticism, horse and jockey.
Perfect analogy! Brought me to tears to watch the brilliant riding of the jockey & an amazing horse
@@BB-wm4ti Well THAT is how HISTORY is MADE .. WE.. you me THE GUYS we saw it IT WAS REAL AND that JOCKEY deserves whatever he wants MY GOD what a ride... !
Yes! He was working like a cutting horse moving through that pack! Astounding!🐝🤗❤️
ok
That jockey had one of the best rides in the history of the race and the horse completely cooperated and had the massive late kick to get up at the wire. Fantastic job between horse and jockey
This is simply one of the most improbable, nearly impossible, and absolutely incredible feats to have been witnessed in probably an entire generation. Amazing.
I got the same feeling I had when I saw Secretariat run. We may have seen our first taste of true greatness in a long time. That was a thoroughbred moving like a cutting horse in the Kentucky Derby! That jockey is brilliant.🐝🤗❤️
His jockey did a great job of moving him through the pack, especially in the middle where he almost got hung up in traffic, THEN pulled around the fading Messier to get a clear shot at the leaders. Beautiful job.
@@annedonovan9005 it truly was! Most impressive!!🐝🤗❤️
100% agree
Your post sounds hyperbolic, until you watch the video.
The announcer never called Rich Strike, except once on the back stretch, until 10' before he took the lead!!!! What a great race!
0:53, but I know what you mean
Even after "Rich Strike" took the lead- the announcer didn't notice.
Yes he did, once when he summed up the backstreatch.
Mine that Bird part II.
@@aquafishes it's gotta be one of the more poorly called races that the winning horse isn't mentioned until he's close to the finish line. Too focused on the favorites - not watching the race develop
Even as an athlete myself, This horse - "Rich Strike" gives inspiration! Wow! what an animal!
I must have watched this video 20 times!!
Same
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
This was my first ever Derby in person… what an incredible experience to witness such a fantastic union of horse and rider, brilliant strategy & performance.
Of course the performance was great and lovely, nice to meet you with due respect
Races in person are amazing. You can feel the literal horsepower that you can't hear or feel on TV.
Hope you had tons of fun! My first in person derby was 2019 - so just as eventful haha
Hola dinah
You could see Rich Strike looking right at Epicenter as they got in the final stretch. Almost as if he’s saying, “Dude, you look tired.” Watching the overheard view, it was one of the best rides you will see. Once the jockey split those two horses and moved to the rail, Rich Strike kicked into full gear. His closing speed was incredible.
It is unbelieveable that he lost no momentum passing Messier near the rail near the end.
Thank you for that. Exactly what I saw too... just incredible.
If you watch at the beginning ,he’s watching the cheering crowds. So funny.
Yes, this horse is one-in-a-hundred million. Three times I saw him turn his head sideways to observe his surroundings. The horse and jockey were a perfect team, noticing the exact cracks in the crowd they had to maneuver through. Rich Strike has clever intuition, as well as every other possible quality a horse could have.
The owner, trainer, jockey and team knew full well that Rich Strike was a great finisher. Maybe the world's best finisher.
Once he moved to the middle of the pack, the team must have known that he had a chance to win.
I tend to think the fast pace tired those horses out and they had no reserve to tap and Rich Strike was still fresh. Great ride by the jockey.
When Larry Collmus yelled out 'Rich Strike!' you could literally feel the shock in his voice. There are a handful of great play by play commentators across all sports and he is definitely one of them.
@@chadsummerchild3047 like the immortal Dirkens with Mine that Bird?
@@chadsummerchild3047 True. He got too caught up with the two leaders.
@@chadsummerchild3047 granted a bit late to the punch but still a tremendous call. Hearing him say "RICH STRIKE!" and describing the "unbelievable upset" really gets you pumped!
Full credit to Collmus, whether #21 was whispered into his ear at the close, or not. As he ran the entire field after the 1/4 mile, Rich Strike was 18th. A thrill to watch and listen to.
Give me Dave Johnson. check out the 1997 Triple Crown calls. Best in my opinion
What's impressive about this race is how Sony Leon is trying to place his horse and how to pace his horse, he kept his cool all along. At one point, 1:32, it seemed hopeless, the horse had nowhere to go. But as soon as Leon found an opening he went for it instructing the horse where to go and then run for the line. Absolutely fantastic.
That's what I was trying to watch. Don't watch many horse races, but had to watch this one over and over. Seems the jockey really knew his horse, and how to pace him. He also got lucky with where he was (or darn good placement right when an opening did show up) with a couple of the front horses slowing down.
What a kick that darn horse gave at the end. Wow!
I love that finger wag he gave.
Mutambo no no no 😮
I've watched this so many times, and on the stretch I noticed a small detail this last viewing. The jockey on the favorite horse seemed to move side to side whereas sonny was moving up and down with his horse with no added side to side motion.
Love this horse!!! Jockey did the best race EVER!!! Congratulations to the owner and trainer for believing in this wonderful horse and training him to perfection. Heartwarming performance. Somebody forgot to tell this horse, you can't be in last place in the beginning, and be an 80 to1 underdog, and win the Kentucky Derby.
Horses are notoriously bad at math
@@robanderson6716 Nice!
The jockey ran one of the greatest finishes I've ever seen. When you see an overhead replay, what he did was incredible.
Idk, great ride, a lot of luck for the horses in front of him to run wide at the top of the stretch leaving the rail wide.. But if you watch, he sees it immediately and straighten up his mount on that line.. One horse closed the rail down about halfway down the stretch, but he got around him easily..
Like I said, great ride, and a nice bit of luck it parted like the Red Sea at the top of the stretch..
It def opened up for him but that horse had the power to take the win!! Great team. The overhead view is AMAZING!!
Yes.
How do we get the overhead? Only saw it once.
@@tedlahm5740 I searched for it on TH-cam. Search ‘overhead Kentucky’ and it’ll pop up.
He was so far back I had to back it up over a dozen times to find him as they entered the final stretch, the most amazing thing I have ever seen in the KD. Just plain WOW!
the fact that he was so far back and had to weave through all that traffic. that last move where he had to get off the rail and go between those 2 horses was brilliant
@@holdouts And giving side eye while he does it. Awesome.
Dead last 100 yards into the race, 3/4 mile post and he wasn't even in the picture. Announcer didin't even notice him til the last 50 yards.
@@RG-vb2nl I noticed that . He mean mugged everyone as he passed em
@@spikespa5208 I think his name was called twice in the whole race .
I'll never grow tired of watching this. Even 20 years down the road I'll rewatch this race and still get goosebumps. One of the greatest moments in sports history and I was alive when it happened. I feel honored❤️
Hello 👋
Hello
I feel the same. TY.
I feel the exact same way! Well said ❤️
This was fascinating..I'll never get tired of watching this..
That move by Rich Strike around the 1:53 mark was incredible. I don't think I've ever seen a move like that down the stretch. The horse was blocked on the inside and just went around the blocker and cut back inside. Jockey and horse with some incredible riding.
totally see what you mean. incredible
Watch Rich Strikes looks,.. this horse looks around at the other horses the entire race and basically says,.. Yeah, Not today boys. He Does!!! Watch his head movements. Especially in the Final homestretch. I Swear He Looks at the Other Horses and simply says Buh-BY!! What an Absolute LEGEND of an Animal!
@@ronguerin111 Give the jockey credit too. Looking at the replay I still can't believe that late move. The horse that was blocking on the inside was slowing down big time. U can see Rich Strike have to stop all its momentum to avoid a collision. The skill of that jockey (apologies for not knowing his name) to pull up, avoid a collision, turn right on a dime, pass the blocker and regain the inside with acceleration was the best riding I've ever seen. But I also agree the ability of that horse to regain speed after the block was truly incredible. Typically when that happens so late in the stretch a horse can never recover. Granted I'm just a casual racing fan but I've never seen a move like that. Unbelievable.
YES! I’ve never seen a jockey drive a horse like a car but omg. And the heart in that horse is just amazing.
1:40 was an epic move too.
That was the sweetest race I've witnessed in a long time. Coming off the gate at 24 and back of pack over came the first six in the last turn...Oh My God! Hats off to the Jockey, Sonny Leon and Rich Strike! Great Job!!
21st gate (the last one)
Numbers aren't interchangeable, son. 21 is not 24 no matter how severe your disability may be.
He was in last weaving his way thru the pack but staying close to the rail and that move his jockey did to give him a free lane with no obstruction was just brilliant. You can see him maneuver him as his head is cocked to the right and the horse sees the lane open up and just ruuuuuuuns. Crazy and epic.
The horse and rider were an awesome duo!
Slingshot, engaged!
Sonny Leon made a name for himself as much as Rich Strike did!
that last horse in front of them just died on the last stretch
Great maneuvering!
Rich Strike is a great horse with explosive power and endurance; Sonny Leon is a GREAT jockey, whose magical maneuver throughout the whole course is a TEXTBOOK case to study! Bravo!
@@Budesolar_1 Indeed! Extremely courageous and insightful! It is so inspiring!
And Larry Comus is one of the greatest racehorse announcers of all time.
The way rich strike literally looks at the leader right before passing him is one of the most insane things I’ve ever seen!
He is definitely looking over at the leader. I wonder what he is thinking?
@@larrydavis4064 I'm going to beat you!! A super comptitive horse for sure
given his "antics" of trying to bite any pony leading him... he's a back alley brawler and probably a P.I.T.A.... Don't care if he cannot win another race. He won the one has wasn't supposed to even be in, only in after multiple forfeits (not just the one last, if I understand right)... after being bought on the lower trade market where you never find Kentucky Derby horses. Apollo... meet Rocky.
Yes, exactly! When he was looking at the leaders I thought he wasn't focused. For fox sake, he was sizing up the leaders right before he turned on the jets. The only horse I've eve seen (film of course) do that was Sea Bisquit. What a thrilling race.
It's like Seabiscuit reborn. They did that in the movie, where Biscuit would look the other horse in the eye and then turn on the afterburners. And like Seabiscuit, this horse was forgotten and unwanted, running in a claiming race and selling for dirt cheap.
One for the ages! Major props to the jockey for patience and picking his spot to steer the horse through all that traffic when they spread outside!
For people who don’t know much about horse racing you just watched history and one of the greatest comebacks in history. Period.
Greater than the Bills over the Oilers in January of 1993?
Or the Patriots over the Falcons in Super Bowl LI?
@@benjaminfeige7986 apologies I meant in horse racing but I would definitely put it too 5 in all sports.
I love this American expression 'period' (what we Brits would call 'full stop'), the idea being 'and there's nothing more to discuss'. Until recently, all I could've said about the Kentucky Derby was that I'd heard of it. However, I've just been looking at a few of the others here and have to say that, imho, the comeback of 'Mine That Bird' was every bit as good.
That final turn into the straight-away by Rich Strike and jockey Sonny Leon has to be one of the greatest 'show of heart' accomplishments in sports history. Unbelievable. Incredible. One of the many reasons why people love horses.
If people truly loved and cared about horses, there would not be horse racing.
@@gerrycoleman7290 and what would they do? the breed exists because they race. they are not cows. they don't sit around in a pasture and get fat.
What do wild horses do? They run? Got forbid they run a horse
@@BluffCreekStudio Perhaps Gerry is referring to all those thoroughbred foals who never race.
@@BluffCreekStudio Such ignorance. 'and what would they do?'.................be horses.
I've watched this race maybe 20 times now and it still manages to send a chill up my spine. What a wonderful story and a fantastic victory for Rich Strike, Sonny Leon, Eric Reed, and Rick Dawson. On to the Preakness!
I can't stop watching it or telling people about it! What a moment!
Reminds me of Mine that Bird in 2009
Same here!
This was a great race, but for me the ultimate is Secretariat's Belmont run for his Triple Crown. He was so far ahead the camera had to zoom out to get the other horses in the shot, and when the track announcer says "He's moving like a magnificent machine!" I get tears in my eyes.
This horse will never win another race
This is one of those rare moments where it was clearly a team win. Rich Strike had all the power and potential and Sonny Leon was able to bring it out and win. Looks like the both of them do best under extreme pressure. Hope to see this team again!
Looked at the photo at the finish. What a shot. Epicenter's nose is at the tail of Rich Strike.
one of the greatest moments in American sports history, IMO. I tear up every time. Phenomenal play by play calling makes it so special.
You and me both bud. Pure flippin magic.
He was steering that horse like a sports car lol. The moves at the end were epic! They way he went around that horse at the end and sprinted to the finish 🙌🏽🙌🏽
When you learn to drive in Venezuela, you can drive a horse like this!
Look at his start. He was on way outside and cut down behind the pack. Rode his race to historic fashion.
You can almost hear the engine as he's navigating through horses, kicking it into another gear. Beautiful performance.
yes
Right!!! He DROVE that horse.
One of the most exhilarating races I've ever seen! The burst on Rich Strike at the end was LEGENDARY. That was a divine finish.
Rich Strike reminds me of the Whirlaway Documentary ~ This horse is no ordinary closer ` he blew me away!`
I really really hope there isn't some ominously delayed drug test result forthcoming that will ruin this.
That masterful cut to the inside!
@@4seeableTV That was my first thought, when a horse completely blows all the favorites away like this especially as last place underdog it would be a miracle if drugs weren't involved.
"The longest shot has won the Kentucky Derby" CHILLS. All the talking about Epicenter, Messier, etc. before the race. So glad to see a true underdog win!
Well said, I agree 🐎
And he won it going away. RS wanted to keep uh goin. You wanna race? I'll give you a race. Let's go 2.
Epicenter ran a great race. Just too close to that blistering pace,but props to the winner
All that talking about them During the race!
Lov it
Ive eewatched this over 100 times. If im feeling down, i come to watch it over and over again. What a ride!
I tell you... when he shouts "Rich Strike!!!" just as he passes the other 2 horses for the lead! Man, the goosebumps!
yeah but was the announcer wearing horse blinders?
@@northsource7215 -Where was the announcer, when you could see Rich Strike moving fast on the rail? He had his attention on the two other horses, as the winner blew by them. And this guy is a good announcer? Give me a break.
@@northsource7215 He needs to go for a optometry appointment, no professional announcer could be this bad!
@@agapioskalokerinos9467 I suppose not expecting the longest shot contender in 109 years to be able to follow through and win is now a crime.
@@superomegamkiii2313 Expecting and watching it happen are two different things. He simply refused to acknowledge Rich Strike while mentioning other horses in 4th, 5th position.
Rewatching this and watching Rich Strike the whole way knowing what’s about to happen and hearing the announcers reaction I got chills up and down my spine. What an unbelievable race!
Except he completely ignored the horse, even when he was in third place, until the last 5 seconds of the race. Terrible tunnel vision until it was obvious (when Rich Strike took the lead). That's not how a horse race is supposed to be called.
That horse just had more heart than the whole field. At the end he actually had to go around a couple of horses to position himself. What a win!
Watch the horse's head as he comes through the field. You can see him watching the horse to his right as he gains ground on him - a super competitive horse!
@@tobyramsden4904 He was listening to the jockey talking to him. His right ear was turned towards the jockey almost the whole race. Really cool to see that relationship between the jock and that horse.
He had a totally turned head getting steered clear of the horse on the rail.. Great teamwork!
The announcer pretty much ignored that horse until the final stretch.
I've watched this race 300x followed Rich Strike the whole race , the strategic precision was unparralled. This 'call' was too phonomenal! Simply incredible..
@Hello James how are you doing?
I think that's the greatest comeback I've ever seen in any sport hands down. Unbelievable just unbelievable. Almost brings a tear to your eyes how hard that horse and jockey were working to try and win. That 1 move when he moved in between those horses crazy, I guess maybe it was their destiny that day.
Imo Mine that bird was the greatest comeback. So far back in the the field was never on the screen with the pack.
I just saw it for the first time a minute ago and I am crying and snots coming out of my nose, wow, wow, wow, what a majestic race!
That move to the inside was incredible. Definitely deserved it for that
He looked over at the horse on this right and just took that gap!
Then he did it again just before he took the lead! Knew exactly what he wanted to do. What intelligence show by the stallion! The jockey let the horse do what he wanted to do and it was amazing!!!
@@sunfloweralpacas LOVE how that horse looked at the other horses! What a competitor! No blinders ever for that horse. He *needs* to see who he's passing. haha
Incredible run. He was blocked along the rail, made his way inside, accelerated and still had enough to finish the job.
To the untrained eye it seems that way. But there is a lot more going on here. I suggest you study the sport a little before giving your take. Respectfully.
@@draxcir How about you share your analysis of what “actually” happened instead of being condescending?
@@draxcir Let's not forget that everyone is entitled to their opinion. If you like to "correct" people, you don't belong here.
He managed traffic like an F1 driver on the 1st lap.
@@draxcir Okay, explain it, then.....in words those without your knowledge can understand and appreciate. It's not enough to just drop a condescending comment; you need to explain what you see that is not apparent to the "untrained eye" folks.
Why does it always bring tears to my eyes to watch an incredible horse race? What a stunning victory! Yes, he won because he was the fastest, but also good strategy on the part of the jockey😂😂😂
This is the greatest Kentucky Derby run I’ve ever seen. Rich Strike!
Definitely up there
Reminds me of 2009 with Mine that bird
@@gazewonderer yeah bro it does
Mine That Bird was better. Watch the overhead view of that race
Once in a lifetime race with that move and finishing off strong horses.
I can't stop watching this. Absolutely incredible. What a horse, this will be turned into a movie im sure of it.
That horse gives me the chills, what a story & beautiful moment that will last forever. 🙌🙌🙌
Yeah, I hear clicking of keystrokes in a computer whilst someone's busy writing a new movie screenplay. Very exciting stuff!
I’ve watched it 100x. Greatest sport in the world. The only sport the brings me to tears on a regular basis. These animals are incredible.
I've watched the race 5x now. It's an amazing performance. And watching the race, by watching that red/white #21, makes the win even more impressive. He was in the back 6 or 7 horses for 80% of the race. WHAT A RUN!!!!
I don’t even watch derby and at the beginning you can see they weren’t really using up all their energy and made an amazing move to the fence line around that last turn and then the way he lead his horse around the block was insane !!! Then it was go time and the horse dipped his head and sent it !! Amazing !!!
He was 18th-19th for close 5 furlongs
They went out in 21 and 3 and 45 and 1. It’s not a surprise that it set up for a closer…it’s a surprise as to which closer it was. Suicidal pace.
I could watch a million times in a row and never be disappointed!
This jockey did an amazing job maneuvering Rich Strike through all the field. What horsemanship!! Great Win !!
2:03 The emotion and intonation in his voice when he says 'Rich Strike.'
It's simultaneously shock, surprise and excitement. Outstanding call.
That part he was in shock
He was focusing on the other two and didn't even notice Rich Strike sneaking up on the inside. What a finish.
You're absolutely right!!!
The announcer was not watching the entire race at all. Only had eyes for the two he thought would win.
Terrible call
I’m such a novice with horse racing but outside of secretariats races I think I just witnessed the best race in my lifetime! Credit to the Horse, Rider and Trainer in that order!!! Unbelievable!
Totally agree. There will never be another Secretariat but this was amazing.
Secretariat is the GAOT period...LOL
I can't get over he looked at the crowd and then it made him then look forward and burst into final speed past the finish line.
@@groupersti so right dale,so right.
Absolutely agree with you. This was amazing. Testament to never give up EVER!!!
The ride of a lifetime!! This video never gets old!! 🐎
Jockey was going around horses like a car on an interstates - incredible ride!
Or like in video games!! That was insane!!!
Underdogs forever!
Exactly how I put it
Like he was on I 90 late for dinner. 😊
Segundo jinete Venezolano que gana esta carrera. Primero fue Gustavo Avila con CAÑONERO II en 1971
Indeed! Watching the depth the Jockey had to go in and out...Perfect!
This will forever stand as one of the greatest moments in all of sports and broadcast history. Truly remarkable!!! Bravo to the jockey, the trainer, and everyone involved! Truly truly incredible!!!!
What about the abuse of the horses?
You do realise they only came into existence because the sport exists right?
@@gerrycoleman7290 what you talking about Willis
@@gerrycoleman7290 I wonder what Tash Peterson would say about this horse race.
It's a stupid horse race. Get a grip.
Brought tears to my eyes. Great race for that little baby boy. Congrats to them. 🐎
The greatest sports call in history !
Larry Collmus is legend.
Every time I watch this race it gives me chills. You can see Rich Strike just reaches his speed and could have gone farther. He was just picking it up and got into it...amazing horse! And for the jockey to be able to control him through that stretch took so much strength. What a race!!
Go watch the overview on this race it's crazy how Sonny maneuvered Rich Strike
This is a race I will never forget. They said this horse never had a chance to ever win the derby. I love that he won! Congratulations Rich Strike, your jockey and your owners.
Congratulations you won at least that's good 🥰nice to meet you with all due respect
Leon rode the horse so smartly through the race. Conserved energy while the rest of the pack was blistering. Made his move at the perfect time and while the rest of the pack was getting slower, he kept right on running at his pace and won the whole dang thing at 80-1. The only way you can describe the jockey's ride was that it was art.
Exactly. He knew exactly what he was doing. Can't push them too hard, too soon, or they'll get tired and fall behind. Like you said, they gotta conserve their energy, and then at the exact right moment, make their move. It's not easy.
A bit o' racing luck helps too, since he was boxed in coming around the final turn. Following Messier to the rail was a good move, but that sharp veer to then go around him risked possible interference. Incredibly, Rich Strike seemed to not lose stride, I can't tell if he even changed leads...just powered forward with plenty of crop encouragement. Shame on the announcer for missing the real drama in the race.
@@furthur447 so true! You always take a chance when you take back at the start that there won’t be enough room if you save ground. Everything played out right.
@@furthur447 And it is amazing that the call of the race was blown like that.
Never gets old.
Seriosuly I come back every couple months and it always gets me going
My 10yo watched this and thought about it for a minute….. looked at me and said,
“He never gave up.” Brought a tear to my eye.
You fortunate person, living with such a concise thoughtful person cos he got that right in spades!
Every year I would watch the Derby with my mom. She LOVED horses! Her favorites were the horses that come out with the competitors. She’d always remark how beautiful they were. We’d make our picks & she always ended up picking an underdog. That’s was the fun of it for her. This is the first Derby we didn’t get to watch together. I pray she was able to see the result! She would’ve loved this so much! Miss you!❤️ 🐎
Love to you and your Mom!!!
My mom was a steeplechaser in her youth, and as we were "Baltimorons", she took me to Pimlico to see Secretariat win the Preakness in 1973. Big Red also typically lounged at the back of the pack till the final turn, then scampered to the front for the win....
Our moms are petting ALL the horses in heaven, I'm sure.
What beautiful memories & what a beautiful comment! Thank you for that. It genuinely means a great deal. ❤️
Shes watching with you sweetheart. Shes watching with you! 🥰
I watch a horse named Secretariat win the Kentucky Derby. He went on to win the triple crown. This is what I remember watching. True poetry. This horse was playing until he saw the finish line. Great jockey. He rode this animal and put him where he needed to be.
He was so fast at the end the Belmont should be almost automatic. Preakness will be a challenge though. He can’t wait on that one.
I wish I was alive to see Secretariat win the Belmont.
I laugh with joy when the announcer realizes that Rich Strike has taken the lead. 🙂
@Hello how are you doing?
So cool to watch Rich Strike turn his head in all directions to look around at the other horses! You could almost see what he was thinking as the race unfolded. Most horses keep their heads almost straight ahead the entire race. It even looked like he started eyeing down the leader at 1:53 thinking 'I'm coming for you' as he caught up down the final stretch! Reminds me of Usain Bolt looking around during races at the Olympics!
Bite, nip, race not over til I taste the other horse
🤙🏿
I thought the same thing. Hes looking right at the others as he goes by. The jockey ran the end perfectly.
He's on dope!
@@jeffholland1556 1:54 until he gets side by side with the leader is the best part of it to me. That isn't the jockey turning his head - that is him starting at the leader until he got side by side! So fun to watch.
This was one of the very best races I’ve ever seen. Got to love a twist ending.
80 to 1 odds.
A horse that wasnt in the race yesterday, and he wins!
Crazy stuff 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
People that wagered on Rich Strike made big bucks. I wonder how many picked him to win.
@@cynthiaott2201 definitely more than if he was second longest. I know folks who pick the longest shot for shits and giggles
@@Danny-ur4bf no me. If I could I would but betting is illegal in Hawaii. Even just betting $5.00 I’d put it down win place show.
@@cynthiaott2201 I won! I 😃😃 I saw a headline that said 1% of bets were on Rich Strike!
That’s why you do the race.
That was an incredible ride, that jockey was amazing. Blocked in the entire race and somehow found that hole and just went for it. What a heart that horse has, never once gave up.
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen! This horse and rider are truly a team… such grace, spirit, and dedication, and determination! I literally cried the first time I watched it!!
You are not alone Beth. I'm as macho as any man can be, and I also got some tears after watching this heartwarming performance. I love Rich Strike.
I cried too 😂 but I heard Johnny Enlow unpack it before I saw it 😌 just a beautiful display of Gods glory... what a story this race tells
This is the first horse race I watch in about 10 years and my Merciful God, it was SUPER!!!!! And I did like you Ms. Headrick, cried for just watching such WONDERFUL AND INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE!!!! It will always stay in my mind and soul. Hope He does the same in the next two!!!!!!
Me too Beth, each time I watch it I get more emotional... Horse, rider, trainer... all are incredible!! Absolutely amazing!! ♥
I'm tearing up, watching the called version. Simply amazing that there are such wonderful surprises still in this world
Watching this makes me cry, I just don’t know why. It’s an incredible feeling, seeing a long shot win with courage, strategy and will.
Well said!
I can relate so well, I watched Conquistador Cielo's fabulous win in the Belmont stakes and have been an avid fan ever since.
Same.
People LOVE underdogs !!!
@@99HockeyDad99AMERICANS love underdogs. Europeans love to watch the favorite dominate. I.E. every F1 race.
This was an incredible race! Did you notice, that even close to the wire, the announcer did not even notice !!! that Rich Strike was closing fast on Epicenter until he passed him! It was like Rich Strike was invisible. And the Rich Strike’s jockey was incredible! What a race! Great jockey and horse team !! Glad all the horses came through the race safely too. Another Calumet red horse blasts his way to fame!
last year Rich Strike ran in a 30,000 dollar claiming race and the trainer and owner claimed him
The announcer didn't notice..I sure didn't the first time I saw this..lol. watched it three more times trying to watch him before the finnish line. This could be the greatest race since Secreteriat in 1973.
I watched a race years ago when two horses went down. One had to be euthanized. Now I wait until after the race so I know everybody came out of it OK, and then watch it on TH-cam.
@@sandrasanders706 Mine that Bird 2009...unreal.
@@gmblnftball Yep! But he was gelded!
My dear friend, an OTTB who died in 2020 at age 25 is still living in Rich Strike. They are both out of Nasrullah! I've probably watched this 20 times by now and cry every time. A legend is reborn!
Larry Collmus just gave one of the finest moments in sports announcing history! I don't keep up with horse racing but watch replays anytime a big upset or excitingly close race happens. The call by Collmus is so utterly perfect I have watched this at least a dozen times now and his call coming down the final stretch gives me major goose bumps EVERY time! As exciting of a race as one could ask for with an announcer who's voice, tone and inflection matches every second of excitement perfectly!
I read an article on him and the amount of time he has to spend to get ready for every race. A real pro. Being able to call off those 20 names in that amount of time.
"Utterly perfect?" I don't know about that. He didn't even seem to notice Rich Strike at all until AFTER he took the lead. You could see him moving toward the wire, but Collmus ignored him until the end.
And don't get me wrong - he's the ultimate pro at his job, I just thought it a little less than perfect that he either didn't notice Rich Strike moving or discounted it. He was still calling it like a two-horse race when RS had already pulled up to the lead.
@@daltonchandler6446 Almost as though he didn't see him coming JUST LIKE NOBODY SAW THIS COMING!
@Mark Johnson I’ve noticed announcers sometimes have a hard time catching late runs down the rail. One of the examples that comes to mind is the 09 derby. Mine That Bird was absolutely flying down the rail going unacknowledged until he pulled away by at least a length. This call was similar to that one . However, I do think Larry’s call was much better than the 09 derby call. LC caught on quick and delivered a fantastic line as Rich Strike crossed the finish line. I really enjoyed this call but I do think he’s had better ones throughout his tremendous career. That’s just my opinion tho, anyways it was a great Derby 🙌
Just watched it again, and I still love that the announcer didn't even see Rich Strike until he moved into first place. This will be a classic race.
Mind That Bird also came in flying and the announcer seemed to be out of words. He kept talking about the front runners but didnt see The flying one in the inside. Borel was the Jockey.
The move this Jockey put on and the control and passion the horse exhibited are INCREDIBLE. That shift he made right before the final turn, then his maneuvering down the stretch is breathtaking.
I'm still thinking if this really happened, I'm thankful to be alive and to have seen something as extraordinary as this race, it will take more than 100 years for something like this to happen again.
@@ForeverFREE2024 definitely a race to remember. Its incredible, because even when I rewatch it I don't think he can win LOL
Best ride in racing history. Absolutely brilliant, Sonny Leon.
God Himself put wings on Rich Strike, for His own reasons,His ways are past finding out.
I keep watching it over and over and it gets better every time.
Wow, that was the most exciting race I've ever seen! Rich Strike made all the right moves and went for the openings. The horse was looking right at the leaders and then he turned on the gas.
Yes. He pulled up to the lead horse, gave him a "what ya got?" look, and dropped the hammer. Incredible.
That was definitely the best part. You could see the right eye look right at them
It was almost like he was taunting them. What a Horse!
Hilarious that the announcer is so focused on the top 2 and doesn't even notice Rich Strike moving through the field so quickly until he almost crosses the finish line.
I said the same thing! He's half even with the second place horse before the announcer says anything!
@@NoDayBut2Day76 Well I think Tom Durkin still hasn't seen Mine that Bird.
Underrated comment. It's one of the best things about this race.
Totally agree he was to focused on the favorites Epicenter and Zandon and totally missed the fast closing R.S.
@@scopau1348 it was terrible and incompetent play by play
I don't know if it was the most exhilarating long shot win ever, or the most exhilarating announcer call ever. Great stuff!
I am not a horse-racing fan: but that was just amazing. What a phenomenally exciting race.
Me neither. But that was awesome. We were at my local dive bar with about 50 other patrons. We turned it up and watched. The whole place erupted at the end !
I’m not into horse racing but I always watch the Kentucky Derby. No matter what happens it’s always interesting. “The most exciting two minutes in sports” is not an empty boast.
And if this race isn’t one for the history books I don’t know what is.
I own a thoroughbred but no longer watch racing because I think it pressures horses when they are too young (the three years are really only two years old and some months) but after covid shut down everything... I thought I would watch the Derby this year! Boy am I glad I did. What a superb job of riding by that jockey! Judging by his actions after race as he was being ponied back that horse had a lot more gas in his tank but we will see in the Belmont which is longer than the Derby. Well done!!!
honestly think that was the best ride i've ever seen, and how RS was literally staring down the other horses, then he put his head forward and i could see the burst of acceleration.
I caught that on the stretch. He was looking right at Epicenter and the moment he caught him, looked straight ahead for the win. I had Epi to win, place, and show. Man what a race!
I can watch this a thousand times, and it’ll never get old. Amazing ride! Amazing win!
I have watched this countless times and it always brings a smile to my face. What a great race by jockey/horse and call by the announcer.
@Hello how are you doing?
Love how the stadium cheers erupted when they saw Rich Strike steaming through. I'm sure most of them lost their bets but they recognized the moment for what it was and enjoyed it anyways.
If you're a true horse racing fan, you can withstand a loss for the sake of an amazing spectacle! And honestly, who doesn't love an underdog(horse) story?!
True racehorse fan knows that losing a bet is nothing than seeing a miracle that just happened. Seeing the favorites won over and over again is nothing but boring things to see. But seeing a whole new horse you barely ever heard of, barely know of, just winning a big race like that is unbelievable.
It's like a perfect game in baseball. Your team could be the one getting shut down, but it doesn't matter, you're witnessing history.
I was actually there and the crowd volume went down quite a bit. People were STUNNED. Barely anyone bet on this horse because he wasn’t even racing until just before it started. A lot of money lost, to be sure, but what an amazing race!
Nice comment.
This was incredible. A race for the ages.
My jaw dropped watching that, unbelievable race!
Yes that awesome congrats Strike Rich not mine but good ride Epicenter and Zandon fighting and Strike it Rich sneaks in
Well said