I am from Pakistan, have watched ky derbys for the last 40 years. He is the world's Horse.

This gives me goosebumps. Especially when he said; "Oh dad, we're gonna win the Derby." What a magical moment for the horse, jockey, trainer and the rest of the team. They seem so proud of Richie and his accomplishment at Churchill Downs.

You got to love Eric. He is so humble. He says everyone contributed. This win didn’t happen over night. It is years and years of great horse people working for this win !

@williamgrahjones6159

2 жыл бұрын

Can you try yours

@cranmer1959

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but without that jockey it would not have happened either.

@angaeltartarrose6484

2 жыл бұрын

This whole team are astonishing. Good people.

@birchandmorley

2 жыл бұрын

In this case it was month's since Rich Strike's owner purchased him last fall for $30k, they trainer noticed this horse had something - so they started entering him in races

How can you not love this guy? Extremely experienced and knowledgeable but so humble and soft spoken. One of those people you want to see do well.

Horses can be very healing! This whole country needs healing!!!! 🥰🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

Sonny León thank you for your Victory for our country, God bless you and Viva Venezuela 🇻🇪 🙏 ❤

@alexgreham7865

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

BEST KENTUCKY DERBY I HAVE WATCHED IN MY 60 YEARS, I 🙏 HE WINS THE TRIPLE 👑.

@angaeltartarrose6484

2 жыл бұрын

Secretariat style

@ryw9410

2 жыл бұрын

He's not racing in the Preakness sadly

Non horse people do not realize the strength and power of a thoroughbred race horse. Also when they are in race mode they are transfixed on getting ahead of the horse in front of them. I am so glad Eric explained Richie’s behavior. Also can you imagine the noise and energy coming from that crowd ? That would only amp Richie up more. Thank God for that experienced out rider. I hope he heals quickly. A horse bite can get nasty. The jabs he threw at Richie would not hurt Richie at all. It was to get his attention and get him to follow the commands of the jokey. Congratulations to all involved in Rich Strike winning the Kentucky Derby. For those people who know nothing about horse, especially high bred thoroughbreds don’t judge the actions of these professional horse people.

@walterburger5281

2 жыл бұрын

Do you think that the horse understands that he won the race?

@virtualcowgirl3922

2 жыл бұрын

​@@walterburger5281 Yes they do. I've been around horses all of my life, they are highly intelligent creatures. When Secretariat ever lost a race his groom Eddie Sweat spoke about how "Red," as he was affectionately known as, would go to the back of the stall and stare at the corner. The next time he would win a race and set a new track record. Thoroughbreds are magnificent animals. I've been watching these horses now for 19 years and they are incredible.

@walterburger5281

2 жыл бұрын

@@virtualcowgirl3922 Thank you for that.

@angaeltartarrose6484

2 жыл бұрын

He had enough jazz & heart, he wanted to keep running!

@Purplenpinkk

2 жыл бұрын

My husband comes from a horse family. They had race horses and retired race horses on the farm he grew up on. They had one retired race horse that if he heard anything that resembled the sounds of a race starting he would take off like a shot. Even retired, he still had that instinct.

I can't stop watching this win, I'm so happy for all those involved and what a class act Eric is!

@alexgreham7865

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Brenda

@angaeltartarrose6484

2 жыл бұрын

Fun to watch like ol' Big Red was!

@falconward6757

2 жыл бұрын

I've encountered the same reaction in a number of vids and comments re: "can't stop watching this". One guy said he put the race on "loop" mode and just sat and watched it repeat over and over. I have to admit I've watched it at least 10X myself LOL

After all the tragic adversity he went thru , does anybody deserve this huge success more than Eric Reed and his team ? Very happy for them and by the way , I have a huge hunch that Rich Strike will win the Triple Crown ! !

@myroselle6987

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t that be amazing? I hope you’re right. It’s just what we need in this country right now. A hopeful story about a good horse and a group of truly good people. But, whatever happens Richie will always be the $30.000.00 claimer who was an 80 to 1 shot and won the 2022 Kentucky Derby. And that right there is enough to help us remember never to give up because anything is possible. WOW!!!

Still cannot believe it, such an incredible story overall

If you look at Richy when he gets ready to pass the other horses he made a sidelong glance towards the other horses that just said.."I'm coming through and there's nothing you can do to stop me"!!! I LOVED IT😍😍😍

@swflmotorsportsfan6667

2 жыл бұрын

I saw that too! 👊🏻🔨🐎

@lskshmariemostolesdhksks9719

Жыл бұрын

jejeje ❤❤😊😊

Glad he cleared up the situation after the race. The horse was still in race mode, and you gotta do what you gotta do. Congratulations to all, and best wishes for the Preakness!

@meaneymouse1371

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I 👀 him going kinda CrayCray. Now we know.

You don't have to have the best horse, just the best horse on that day. I hope Rich Strike has many more wins to come.

@lskshmariemostolesdhksks9719

Жыл бұрын

Yes ,Amen ...Rich Strike's win again and HEALTHY stronger..🙏🏻🙏🏻🤲🤲💪💪💪

Eric, YOU ROCK!!!

So thrilled to see a longshot and near miss even getting in the race. Beautiful horse too! 🐎 ❤🏆This man, couldn't have happened to a more deserving man.

Praise for trainer Eric Reed using "love ... of these horses" as motivation through significant and distressing personal challenges, to keep him and this crew going. I have seen many trainer and owner interviews throughout the years and too few use "love" in the winning circle.

This year’s derby shows once the elite is out of the way, the little guy can win. This is the hope in life i needed at this moment. As so many others do as well.

@biff5856

2 жыл бұрын

Little guy? The horse was claimed off of Calumet farm for 30k. To me that's a good chunk of change on spec. E.g. the horse falls down and breaks a leg three steps out of the gate. You're still out that 30k. Kudos for the trainer that saw the horse's potential. He deserves the credit.

@alexgreham7865

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

@carriedawsongordon5117

2 жыл бұрын

@@biff5856 i meant the little guy as the the “little” guy. Obviously he can do it. The “little” that everyone overlooked because he didnt come from bob baffert or the ones that have the clout.

@biff5856

2 жыл бұрын

@@carriedawsongordon5117 I agree. Compared to the Sheiks and ball player owners they are "little". I was a race tracker years ago. I bought a yearling for $1,200 from a F/T mixed sale. . He turned out to be a runner and made and made $55, 000 out of a handful of starts. He was claimed for $30k and never ran again. I did everything myself self except gallop him and hired a trainer to saddle him. I couldn't afford trainers fees, etc. Now that's poor to me.

@angaeltartarrose6484

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you, & i felt the same way about this horse-race. Good stuff. Great story.

What a race! Brought tears to my eyes how that horse 🐎 caught up!

@alexgreham7865

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Nancy

I love this guy!!

From last to first, unbelievable run!!!

Congratulations to him and Everyone that's involved with This Remarkable Horse🙇🏻‍♀️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕💕❤❤❤ Thank God For Animals!!!

The Jockey was incredible. Rich is amazing.

Really appreciate Erik's down to earth demeanor! Congrats to Rich Strik' s Team and sending Prayers for a quick recovery for the injured person...God Bless ❤

Watching the race (a few times) I thought the jockey was masterful putting Rich Strike in position for the final move. You can see Richie peek to the right looking at the 2 horses ahead of him then turn his head back forward as if to say "I got this" as he kicked into gear for the win! 🏇

Yes, America's horse!!! This story is so much fun! :)

So nice to hear you guys giving credit to the Jockey Sonny

It was a good jockey.. He wove his way thru the horses because of the Rider!!!!

Hollywood could not have scripted a more sensational sports story.

I live nowhere near Kentucky, I knew nothing about horse 🐎 racing but this is all everyone is talking about. From the coffee shop to the barbershop I couldn't excape it so I watched the replay and I LOVED it. Shout out to the jockey, Rich strike, the owner. I love a good underdog or should I say under horse story. 🏆

Unbelievable race!

Congrats to Rich strike n jockey soni n trainer n owner n connections here amazing run here .

Awesome Race! Awesome trainer and Awesome jockey! Great supportive owner! All of it made a great race and winner!

I’m so glad this trainer let everyone know that the lead horse rider did nothing wrong. People who know nothing about horses shouldn’t bash a horsemen! This pony was very excited and in race mode. A horse bite is no joke! My sister got her ear bit off by a horse. The lead rIder was trying keep the horse the rider and everyone else safe.

@michaelcooke8989

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that I left the track 9 yrs ago but I still have 4 major horse bite scars on me the one that I'm so glad was my right nipple that was missed by an inch but the bite on my chest. Those are battle scars that I still have. Two on my back and one to the side cheek .

@That50sGirl

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I felt, happy to hear someone else say it.

@kimiivon1015

2 жыл бұрын

Has Peta seen this clip?

@thecore477

2 жыл бұрын

I am from Venezuela and I am writing from Venezuela. I have seen that in no comment they mention the Venezuelan jockey Sonny Leon, I know that the race was made by the horse but I think that the jockey has part of that credit, but I imagine that if he had been from the United States They would name him a little more, that's my opinion, but they should also honor the rider, he is the one who guides the horse in the race and the one who encourages the horse to continue. Greetings from Venezuela.

@montanawarren8462

2 жыл бұрын

you've got to remember they didn't mention the horse till the last couple jumps before the wire so the jock really shouldn't feel alone....him and the horse together were forgotten!!!!!

Gorgeous horse!

Hollywood owes us this movie

As you watch the race Rich Strike looks over at the other horses in the first pass an he looks over at the final two horses as if to say I’m winning this race boys an sets his head straight forward at the end an won it What an Epic Epic Epic Race CONGRATULATIONS 🎈🎊🍾🎉 RICH STRIKE AN YOUR WHOLE TEAM THATS BEHIND YOU ♥️🌹🌹🌹♥️

@Heidi328

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh yes!! I was like look at him looking at the other two!! He knows!!

@myroselle6987

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. I thought it was just me. I love it🐴🌹!

MARYLANDER here! Love Rich Strike! He is a real sweetheart! And he seems to be very well taken care of by his trainers!!!! Way to go! Good luck in the Preakness!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🦌🐎🐎🐎

The horse has heart, & loves to run! Good sign! His color & racing style reminds me of Big Red.

WOW - 100 years of horse training experience between Eric and his dad. Now that's invaluable wisdom, that comes only with all the wins and losses, highs and lows from that many years of experiencing the very demanding world of horse raising and racing!

What an absolute class act. Rich Strike reminds me so much of Seabiscuit, and this story needs to be made into a movie also. An incredible win for everyone involved!!

@angaeltartarrose6484

2 жыл бұрын

Big Red. Secretariat. Also loved to run last to first.

My favorite ride by a jockey. Weaving , finding the seams . All class great ride Sonny Leon !!!

Congratulate,,,,what a great win for us regular Joe's,,,,what a great horse and jockey combination

It was like watching a jockey masterclass, the best ride I’ve ever seen , just perfect

Thank you for such a wonderful interview!

@alexgreham7865

2 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋

Bless him father he's lost alot..of love ones...

what a great story! great horse, jockey and team.

Wow this horse and rider will not be forgotten

I’m crying. Love ❤️ what a touching interview. Bless this man and this amazing journey. Thank you for sharing these moments with us.

Congrats to the trainer for claiming R.S. for $30k. He deserves a ton of credit for doing his homework.

Very happy for Eric Reed and Rich Strike and all involved with the win! Very good explanation of Rich Strike after the race. "RS was ready for another lap!" Very good job of the out rider! If RS got loose, he'd be downtown River City and probably injured. America's horse :-)

@wyattcreighton8212

2 жыл бұрын

Just felt like running!

What a lovely gentleman and a wonderful story. Brilliant..

Man when he got to the rail just before the homestretch, could not help but think of Mine that bird back in 09. Run up on the rump of one last horse, no panic, get outside just a bit and spend everything you got left. Great run by both horse and jock. Congrat's to all involved.

Congratulations!!!!!

@alexgreham7865

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

Yay for the underdog!! Or should I say "underhorse" 😁

@alexgreham7865

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

He moved the horse to the crowd like a delivery person on a busy New York Street or walkway.

@alexgreham7865

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing

@angaeltartarrose6484

2 жыл бұрын

Leone drove like in a sports car.

What a beautiful 🐎, 😍 💖

Sonny Leon Venezuelan hero. 🇻🇪🇺🇲🐎🐎💪💪

I've watched the race 20 times because it's so unbelievable! Congratulations guys!

Love the team

Congrats 👏

fantastic horse...but...if not for the expert DRIVER on his back, it would have been a different outcome ...excellent jockey ..!!

Is the USA ready for a triple crown winner?YES,YES.🗽👍🐴

What a handsome, young man he is.

I am looking forward to seeing the movie about this moment.

🤗❤️🏆🐎🏆❤️🤗. Great informative interview about Rich Strike and his trainer Eric! 🤗❤️❤️🐎🐎❤️❤️🤗

I'd like to give that horse a big kiss !! Lmao ! Way to go Rich Strike !!

Wow what a great horse.

Congrats 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Фантастика!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🐴🐎❤️❤️❤️❤️

I was praying for The Lord to bless the right horse to win The 148th Kentucky Derby, and The Lord sure did. Congratulations Rich Strike for also being the 2nd in history to win The Kentucky Derby with longest odds, behind Donerail who won the Derby in 1913 at 91-1. See you at The Preakness. God Bless You!

Wasn't magic ...was a blessing for this . Man...

"Rich Strike is a Manitoban once-removed. His mom is Gold Strike, a thoroughbred mare born in 2002 just southwest of Winnipeg in the tiny community of Brunkild." "We've never had a horse connected to Manitoba even run in the Derby, so this is as close as it gets. To have the mother of the Kentucky Derby winner, I can't even begin to tell you how rare that is [for Manitoba]," said Dunn.

I love it!

The feisty horses are the best horses

I don't know Willie, Sonny sure made a great ride, but after watching the race several times, it looked to me like it was the horse who decided to win!

The next Seabiscuit! The workman’s horse! Amazing! I am not crying.... I swear those darn onions!

Never give up people!

Thank you Mr. Reed for explaining what was going on with the outrider! Nothing like a bunch of ignorant people to create a mountain out of a molehill! God Bless You and Your Barn🙏🙏

@alphaomegastables

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to inform you...but..thats NOT NORMAL BEHAVIOR...IM WAITING FOR THE DRUG TESTS RESULTS!!

@fetaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

2 жыл бұрын

@@alphaomegastables 🤓"IM WAITING FOR THE DRUG TEST RESULTS!!" bro get a life

@tracypruitt1188

2 жыл бұрын

@@alphaomegastables 40 years of being around horses in racing, breeding, rodeo and ranching and it is 100 % common. Anyone tells you different they know less than nothing about horses.

@montanawarren8462

2 жыл бұрын

@@alphaomegastables Well you'll be waiting a long time here that won't happen with this trainer & his people....

That right there is how you keep it classy!

What a Great Story... Let's see It Go thru ... I enjoy the hay burners

Democracy making a comeback. Go Richey!

Mannnn I was screaming so much watching this you would think I had a bet on RICH STRIKE

A movie will come out of this watch people…🎉

BET HE WILL RUN AGAIN NOW. AND HE WILL BE THE FAVORITE TO WIN IT ALL

Good Stuff 👍🏼 finally not fake news.

@montanawarren8462

2 жыл бұрын

And no Wok/cancel culture....thank God

@montanawarren8462

2 жыл бұрын

And no Wok/cancel culture... thank God

Good job

Interesting about the end after the race struggle. What happened to the tradition of bringing a stable mate friend horse to the race to go out with the horse to the gate and meet up after to go back to the barn with. Often not a race horse just some nice calm tempered horse often being ridden by one of the grooms. It seemed to be less problematic when that was done since the race horse would not be thinking uh oh here comes some more racing competition but instead would be thinking ah my old friends must be time to go rest. Apparently Richie thought the other horse was a continuation of the race so resented the guy grabbing his bridle.

@6699230

2 жыл бұрын

After the race ended, I wondered to myself "why is the rider taking so long to dismount"? & "when is he going to the scales"? Now I know!😊

@montanawarren8462

2 жыл бұрын

Be a writer made the mistake of not grabbing the horse by his bit and bridle instead of the end of the shank and then he Yanks on his mouth horribly didn't show much experience to me. ..

the father of rich strike is keen ice. the mother of rich strike is gold strike. his grandfathers are curlin and smart strike. all 4 were very good race horses. still cannot believe calumet farm put him in a $30,000 claiming race (his second race) as a 2 year old after finishing last the race prior (his first race). i am sure reed was following him since he was a baby. good for dixon junior, leon, reed and dawson. reed is the mastermind behind rich strike. he is surrounded by many solid people. it is good to hear that reed cares more about the health of a horse versus profit. rich strike is such a beautiful powerful horse. america needs this fairy tale story to continue.

Don't discount that jockey. He knew exactly how to ride that horse.

This race reminded me of Mine that Bird

❤️🙏🏽❤️

Quintessential 💯🇺🇸🌹🌎🌍🌏

Lmao.. he was in killer mode

America loves an underdog here he is go again win the Preakness but he won't be 80-1

Russell Crowe needs to play him in the movie when its made.

@dii392

2 жыл бұрын

The jockey or the horse?

@montanawarren8462

2 жыл бұрын

@@dii392 LOL!

He’s a good horse. Time will tell the rest 😉😉

@alexgreham7865

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Catherine

So Rich Strike was acting up on the way to the Winner's Circle because he was still in race mode … a good omen for Belmont, the longest leg of the Triple Crown, where so many promising Triple Crowners fell short?🤞🏾

Give the credit to the Venezuelan jockey Sonny Leon, a horse alone does not win alone! He knew well the horse.

Rich Strike. Sticking that tongue out like Jordan.