It’s incredible how he keeps track of all the horses and their names

@Trassik

2 жыл бұрын

A well-prepared professional.

@supertopher557

2 жыл бұрын

The race caller should know all the silk colors of every stable or horse owners.

@ricfogg

2 жыл бұрын

There's an interview with him after this race where he explains the amount of preparation that goes into this. This is not amateur hour. He prepares like any good student would, getting ready for a final exam. He makes flashcards with the names of the horses, the numbers and silk colors they will be sporting on race day. He not only prepares flashcards for the horses that are on the entry list, but also for the alternates, in case a horse gets pulled out, which is what happened when Rich Strike got in, at the last minute.

@crazyman8472

2 жыл бұрын

He’s probably got a scorecard; you can’t tell the players without a scorecard! 😎

@Godaround

2 жыл бұрын

He gets paid and that’s his job 😂

This might be my favorite call in all of entertainment history. I periodically come back to this and get chills every single time. This guy rocks

@jameswormsley460

Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@igainconsistentgolfassocia4010

Жыл бұрын

It's right there with secretariat Belmont call.. "he's moving like a tremendous machine"

@EH_90_

Жыл бұрын

same, why I'm here today. lol

@alanmarciano3804

Жыл бұрын

At first I was mad he did not pick up Rich Strike sooner but now i think it’s more appropriate that he didn’t. The long shot comes out of nowhere

@bigworm6614

Жыл бұрын

Serious chills.

Undoubtedly one of the best race callers.

@troytrump.1678

2 жыл бұрын

P

@mikef9126

2 жыл бұрын

He’s very good at bringing out emotion but as a pure race caller i can think of many better. Past and present. I’m not knocking Larry, he’s very good but nowhere near the best.

@justsomeone9267

2 жыл бұрын

The Kentucky Derby is the only race in the US that has more than 14 runners. In the UK you have large fields in many, many more races, so its not exactly a great accomplishment he called, but the words he used were spot on!

@Sonsbitchesall

2 жыл бұрын

You aren’t lying. The best of the best were during radio times, when you had to explain what ppl literally weren’t able to see. Imagine the excitement of those times. You had to imagine what you were seeing. That’s what I miss about times before modern day technology. People were more connected , when speaking to one another that is. Lol. Ironic statement ^^^

@TheAes86

2 жыл бұрын

Mike Battaglia, the long time announcer at Churchill downs.

The way he put his arms up when he said ' unbelievable upset ' is priceless.. Larry is a legend

@tonykiriakidis5219

2 жыл бұрын

When he touch the glass too.

@teddyjackson1902

2 жыл бұрын

Planting his hand on the window was epic

@chrisdukefields9868

2 жыл бұрын

Greatness at the mike. This is why he's already been blessed to call two triple crown winners 🏆

@JohnSmith-op1tc

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisdukefields9868 I decided to latch on here, rather than the comments above, dissing Collmus for not speaking to Rich Strike's approach and resultant pass earlier. When you have the favorite and a known challenger in clear view fighting for the win, where else would you spend your words? Larry, in plain sight here, makes a great call of it by his exclamation, based on the developing final result.

@anthonydion6734

2 жыл бұрын

@@teddyjackson1902 He had to brace himself! Dude nearly collapsed hahaha

Historic call. Totally in the moment. Completely taken by surprise like the entire nation was. "RICH STRIKE! is coming up on the inside! Oh my goodness! The longest shot has won the Kentucky Derby! Rich Strike has done it in an unbelievable upset!" Goosebumps.

@jesanderson28

Жыл бұрын

Immediate goosebumps!!

@delanthonyenos5073

Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@TLAP01

11 ай бұрын

Stunning!

@YcatsMartinez

8 ай бұрын

He was such a long shot no one saw him until he was taking the lead.

Man I got the chills at the end . The best race I have ever seen. What a race! 👏🏼

@brandtmanning1084

2 жыл бұрын

That race literally brought tears to my eyes.....incredible

@katalyze7831

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the race holds deeper significance than that which appears outwardly.

@MikailStoner

2 жыл бұрын

I got the chills watching this video. Best Derby Race

@andrewjackson6763

2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for someone to say they got “chills”. People say that about literally everything.

@MikailStoner

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewjackson6763 This comment gave me Arctic chills. Strong stuff 😅

Everyone talking about how he missed Rich Strike until the very end I think adds so much to the call. The fact his voice almost cracks with shock and excitement is perfect for the moment.

@samsignorelli

Ай бұрын

Right up there with "Moving like a tremendous machine!" really.

Truly unbelievable race. Everything about it. The underdog that wasn’t even gonna be racing til the day before. Such an underdog that he wasn’t seen by the commentator til very end. Priceless! This Kentucky Derby was such a treat to all race fans; novice to extremist. If you haven’t seen the aerial view of this race look it up makes you appreciate it even more.

@johanconradie2120

2 жыл бұрын

and the house always wins: happy ending

@jakewyatt7013

2 жыл бұрын

@@johanconradie2120 negative! Not always! I hit big on this race.

@sandyrobertson3194

2 жыл бұрын

I'll never forget this race as long as I live. Rich Strike was LAST out of the gate, and invisible to the camera until he popped out at the very end. INCREDIBLE.

@skiptowne5724

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the overhead view really makes you appreciate what he did more. I found myself thinking there us no way he can make up that much ground, but he did.

@sebastianhutchins3701

2 жыл бұрын

5 mins before

One of the great moments in sports history

Rich Strike is going to be remembered for a looooong time! Everybody loves a good underdog story. He deserves a long, happy retirement munching alfalfa and running in the pasture.

@greyhoundcoins1623

2 жыл бұрын

He’s gonna get all the fillies he ever wanted also.

@ChrisJones-gx7fc

2 жыл бұрын

Rich Strike ain’t done yet. I’m pretty sure he’s racing the Belmont Stakes. Don’t know if he’ll win, but I doubt he’s gonna be the longest shot now.

@Ghostrider6A

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisJones-gx7fc If he wins Belmont, there will be talks for years about the decision to skip the Preakness.

@ChrisJones-gx7fc

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ghostrider6A I thought initially that after winning Kentucky that his trainers were gonna go for the Triple Crown, but then decided instead to rest Rich Strike and just race Belmont. I’m not sure if that was the case though and that they had no intention of racing Preakness, regardless of if they won Kentucky or not.

@JMAccordino

Жыл бұрын

Agree I love this horse

The great ones are always able to capture the emotion of the moment and you can see that he puts his full emotion into the call. He is awesome!

Just an absolute iconic voice for a legendary call

This is the best call I may have ever seen heard in my life. The way he says RICH STRIKE gives me chills every time I hear it. So professional and exciting. Just amazing.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Larry Collmus was thrilled to be part of it. He did great in today's 2023 Derby but this 2022 call will always be a classic. I never tire of watching it.

I have watched this race almost 20 times. This is how I pictured him calling this amazing race.

@joeherald7319

Жыл бұрын

I could watch this every day and never tire of it.

I will never, ever, EVER get tired of watching this call. The view of Larry makes it even better!

I flat out could never do that in a million years. Talent, skill, and experience.

@johanconradie2120

2 жыл бұрын

and co.operation : you cannot make a slow horse win but you can make a fast horse loose

Although he missed Rich Strike's amazing stretch run, his body language when he finally saw what was happening while his voiced doubled in volume and emotion was perfect for the situation. He was waving his hands over his head and then put his head in his hands as if saying, "Did that really happen!!??"

@piteusx8440

2 жыл бұрын

No one saw Rich Strike coming until the very end. I watched on TV and didn't notice until he came up right next to Epicenter.

@robertpeterson1294

2 жыл бұрын

no one saw the horse coming. they were all focused on the front horses.

@steveseger5642

2 жыл бұрын

He didn't miss anything. Rich Strike wasn't around until the wire.

@JamesBlanchardCisneros

2 жыл бұрын

@@steveseger5642 Let be honest - he missed it.

@steveseger5642

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBlanchardCisneros He saved it for the wire. He is too good not to see a horse flying on the rail.

This guy has found the PERFECT vocation for himself!! He has the perfect voice for calling horse races.

What a call! I have watched this race over and over! I love it!

@LuisOrtiz-ze2jh

2 жыл бұрын

8 times sines

@jefffiddler6814

2 жыл бұрын

I watched is countless times too , amazing story

@bertram_oredrock

2 жыл бұрын

I have watched this race over 25 times and I'm still floored to see Rich Strike hang around the back of the pack then come flying around the inside to win! I rarely watch horse racing.

@Silo-11

2 жыл бұрын

The emotion of the call is amazing...the quality of the call is terrible.

I've probably rewatched this race over two dozen times, and every time I've wondered/imagined what the announcer looked like while he called the race. This was a real treat to match the man to his words and excitement. 😁

I know he does this for a living, truly a professional, but he was just as amazed as I was to see that finish!

@johanconradie2120

2 жыл бұрын

really: paid by: the house that always win

@vendettea1768

2 жыл бұрын

No matter how far in the industry you are or how long you've been in it- there's always a big surprise around the corner!

@sr76pablux

2 жыл бұрын

@@johanconradie2120 not this time

CHILLS...Every time

That finish is just amazing. Rich Strike had to move around that horse on the inside, then moved up on epicenter and looked right at him, then went right on by. That finish moving through the entire pack was...incredible.

Unbelievable call , I have to listen to it at least 3 times every time

@_porm5824

Ай бұрын

Me too - at least 3 times

Still gives me chills

Loved the last second emotion by Colmus after RS wins

If I say it once, I'll say it a thousands times Leon gave Rich Stike one the greatest rides ever.

@momentumcharting6700

2 жыл бұрын

More horse than jockey, but yeah.

@davidlitchford7714

Жыл бұрын

You mean rich strike gave Leon one of he greatest rides ever

To me, This is the best sports moment ever. This announcer was great what a moment for him...and all of us. A good fiction writer could not create a better set up and storyline. I could watch this every day and never tire of it.

@michaelconlee3925

Жыл бұрын

Check out Cody's wish in the breeders cup this year

@beverleyhagaman7344

Жыл бұрын

I have to admit that I come back to this a lot and cannot count the times.💝💖💝

Never would've pictured that's how he called races. Great job

Goose chills every time. Rich Strike will be legendary.

I loved how at the end he had to look and think who is that third horse coming out of nowhere. That’s uhhh oh rich strike! 😂

Thanks for posting! I can't get enough videos of this win by Rich Strike. I've lost count how many times I've watched this race and I watch every interview that I can find connected with it. Once in a lifetime event that we witnessed.

This will always be a classic. Maybe the most exciting sports event I've ever witnessed.

I had to come and visit the best derby call 2022, and shed a few tears. Every single time I watch this I weep.

@wg7644

Ай бұрын

It is fantastic and I have never been to a race in my life.

Still the most amazing sports moment I ever watched.

Incredible, beautiful, and most certainly Rich.

LARRY COLLMUS IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST SPORT ANOUNCER IN ANY SPORT, THE EXCITEMENT OF THESE RACES IRREPLACEABLE, JUST FANTASTIC.

@Matty11209

2 жыл бұрын

But he blew this race by his failure to see Rich Strike coming up on the inside till he was practically in the lead.

@danielcook2430

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matty11209 OH WOMAN HUSH AND CLEAN HOUSE ,

@yourbettingassistant7985

2 жыл бұрын

Search for Jerry Hannon, he is by far the best currently. Richard Hoiles is one of the finest as well. This is complete garbage commentary on the biggest horse racing event in the USA calendar.

No lie. One of the coolest things ever to see this.

Stunning!!!!!!!!! chills what a beautiful horse too.

Dude! That was freaking brilliant.

One of the best underdog stories ever

One of the best calls in sports history.

Just shows how improbable Rich Strike’s win was. Larry didn’t even spot him until the very last second. Rich Strike is an absolute MONSTER.

@christinaeldridge2623

Жыл бұрын

My favorite part is that outside of the beginning Rich Strike wasn't mentioned at all until the last 2 seconds!

This could be the best ever play by play call I’ve ever heard and I’m 80 years old!!

@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl

2 жыл бұрын

What a joke! Chic Anderson's Secretariat Belmont call was light years better!

@yourbettingassistant7985

2 жыл бұрын

This call is absolute shyt and im being generous

I get chills every time I hear this call, perfect race called by the perfect person

The chills... It's what makes us alive...

I know nothing about horse racing but this call gives me chills!!! Wow!!

Loved his (horse) play calling. Glad you posted this. It’s great to see it in the booth. ☀️👍

I can't watch this enough

The live broadcast should always show the full screen with Larry and have the actual race in the corner box. Too awesome.

I have watched this race 🐎 🐎 🐎about 100 times! I like raising the VOLUME higher and higher as the race 🐎 🐎🐎 🐎 🐎 goes on to the end.

pure awesomeness. one of the best sports calls of all time

what a call of the race, you made it 10 times more enjoyable !!

That's some REAL TALENT to watch this race and remember all the names and horses.. Well done! and wooot!

love his voice and style

One of the best announced sports event in a long time. Incredible call and horse race. Best 2 minutes in all of sports.

Don’t know why but I teared up at the end. Moving moment.

@caltori

2 жыл бұрын

The love for the underdog is in us all.

I was 13 in 1973 w/ Secretariat and watched all 5 Triple Crowns, and "Rich Strike" is the BEST Race and Best Call by Larry Collmus EVER........".Never To Be Forgotten, Never To Be Duplicated." Thank You R/Strike....................

What a call! What a race!

I am telling you this that this derby won a lot of new fans to horse racing including my wife and a lot of friends this derby is inspirational for all especially the ones who are so frustrated and depressed in life

@WildernessForever

2 жыл бұрын

Well said,...we'll take anything that gives us a brief moment of joy in these depressing, frustrating times. It thrilled me.

More Larry Collmus content please

This guy is awesome. The best race commentator ever

Definitely a monumental call by Larry collmus

Wow, I have tears and goosebumps. What an exciting announcer and an amazing race.

@BoT-mr8rw

2 жыл бұрын

Me to! It’s amazing!

WOW first time I have ever seen a call live like that!!!! Congrats RichStrike

That race will go down as one of the best ever

Watching that horse on the final turn just break it and blast past everyone is incredible.

I've been waiting to see this! Larry is the BEST...👍🏾

I'm so glad this was recorded, a call for the ages 😃

Many horses and dogs are full of grit, heart, and determination - they stare down doubt and crush it…for us. Their loyalty is unmatched. Beautiful story.

You cannot get any better than his calls. So great.

great call of the greatest race in modern history

great call!!! amazing to see this point of view

I could watch him all day.

I just can't stop watching this.

He made the whole race so exciting

Thanks for posting this. Really as much fun as the race.

thats not just the best Horse race call ever I would put that top 10 in all sports calls all time!

I've never seen this view before. That was awesome. To listen to the call is one thing. But to add the video of the call is the gravy on the chicken fried steak, the grilled onions and jalapenos in the burger, and the alfredo sauce on the fettincine!

It was a lot of fun watching the announcer you never see announcing!

Serious talent 🙌🏾

Has to be one of the best races/finishes - and yes, calls-ever. Larry's precision and passion were just amazing.

The GOAT of horse race callers. The man is simply amazing!!!

Love this , what a great announcer . I've watched this race near 50 times

Best race call I’ve ever heard!

So many people bitched about how he didn’t mention Rich Strike until he took the lead. This video illustrates so well how difficult this job is and how prepared you need to be. He called it perfectly.

Watching Larry call the horses is so much fun. AND when he called Rich Strike coming up on the wire and then won......he was fun to watch.😅 How the heck does he remember all the horses names and silk colors. He's an amazing caller. What a race that was. I was so happy for Team Rich Strike. I love THAT kind of race and winner. AMEN

Wow I never knew he did it old school like that. I assumed he was looking at computer monitors and data the whole time. To be able to keep up with all the names that quickly. Awesome.

Wow what an incredible call and to keep track of all the names.

Please book this man on the next late show calling anything! What a joy to watch!,

Monumental call by Larry

How cool to see! I love how he's able to call the race and also enjoy it as a spectator. I'm always blown away by the legends of sportscasting.

Well done, Larry. Still get chills every time I watch a replay of that race!!

The next thing I would love to see is an interview with this special astute commentator and asked him questions about this particular race especially in the final moments should be very special and interesting

This announcer is legend 💪

what a call. I closed my eyes to just hear his voice. I felt I was there.

I've seen thousands of races and this one was the best.....by a furlong! Larry Collmus nailed it too! Spectacular job calling this epic race!

This is so legendary!

Absolutely incredible commentating!