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Relive the Magic of Rich Strike’s Improbable Kentucky Derby Victory

Rich Strike pulled off an unforgettable upset at 80.80-1 odds in the 148th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 7 at Churchill Downs, where an emotional celebration ensued on track and in the winner's circle.

Quotable From 2022 Kentucky Derby: What the Trainers and Jockeys Had to Say

The 2022 edition Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve was an unforgettable one, as 80-1 Rich Strike came flying up the inside late to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the race's history.

Read what the trainers and jockeys who competed in the first jewel of the Triple Crown had to say about the 1 1/4-mile classic race, the winner's performance, and how their horse fared.

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Rich Strike Surges Late for Stunning 80-1 Upset in 2022 Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike, who failed to qualify for the 20-horse Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve but received a starting gate berth when Ethereal Road scratched the day before, pulled one of the shocking upsets in the race’s 148-year history on May 7 at

Secret Oath Gives Trainer D. Wayne Lukas Record-Tying Kentucky Oaks Win

Hall of Fame trainer D.

Veteran Racing Writers Pick 2022 Kentucky Derby Superfecta

Bob Ehalt and Tom Pedulla became fast friends when they met on their first day at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, N.Y., in 1970. Bob soon introduced Tom to the joys of Thoroughbred racing.

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