“Its about Ritchie” we need more of that mentality to in the sport

@titicaca315

Жыл бұрын

way too true that happened to one of my moms horses he was "destructive" according to retama trainers and they gave him to my mother who went on to win several quarter races with him and when asked how she made him better I told them yall treated him terribly and my mom loves him theres nothing he wouldn't do for her and he's 30 years old now living his life as a grand front yard ornament who loves skritches and my mom to this day

Finally a trainer that gives all the credit to the horse, the one being that made this all possible, that ran his heart out, a true Champion!!! 🐎🌹🏆👏👍

@chriskay1449

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean finally? Bob Baffert did that over and over again for both his Triple Crown winners, American Pharoah and Justify.

@Nisie23

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriskay1449 I know. I was talking about THESE specific 2022 TC races. Baffert is not around this time.

@lucianorosso3375

2 жыл бұрын

Only legendary horse can claim the credit just like secretariat.

@Nisie23

2 жыл бұрын

@@lucianorosso3375 You missed the point entirely. And yes a horse can and should claim the amazing credit of winning the Derby. That's a HUGE accomplishment in itself!

@sly-fi6502

Жыл бұрын

We need to title him "The Red Blur" for how quick and sneaky his close in on Epicentre was! Even as a spectator it was very hard to see how close he was getting until the last couple of seconds.

rich strike is really smart. twice down the stretch you can see him look at the horse he had to catch and he did. i love stories like this. what a beautiful animal.

@charlespeace2680

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, a totally beautiful animal, and the biggest heart.

@Frandezo

2 жыл бұрын

You mean the jockey is really smart. That’s like saying the nascar is really smart it won. Yeah but who was driving it?

@reidpribble3878

2 жыл бұрын

@@Frandezo it’s more of both. A NASCAR can’t drive by itself but a horse can run by itself it just takes someone to control it so it’s a bit of both

@1coachdaddy

Жыл бұрын

He stared them down…it’s demoralizing in any competitive event…and champions USE it….Rich strike did!

@BenjaminBustos-pr7mz

9 ай бұрын

​@@Frandezot5umwq ❤3 Rli😅

Rich Strike has massive good genes. His father Keen Ice beat Triple Crown winner in similar fashion in 2015. And his Granddady, Curlin was the very famous 2007 Preakness winner!

@elwoodblues2765

2 жыл бұрын

He has a double cross of Smart Strike 3M x 2F

@Wise_Thinking_All

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice info thank you

@lskshmariemostolesdhksks9719

Жыл бұрын

very nice info. thank you 😊

That overhead shot of Richie closing in on Epicentre just shows the phenomenal pace at which he was travelling! Wow!

@LostMyMojo100

2 жыл бұрын

Most shocking move I've ever seen!

@skiptowne5724

2 жыл бұрын

YT search MineThat Bird 2009 KD overhead view. I don't know which is more impressive. Both are fantastic.

@vickihunt8988

5 ай бұрын

WOW IS RIGHT.

It's all about the horse but without the jockey Leon superb riding he deserves alot of credit

The fact that Eric calls him Richie says he has an endearing relationship with him. ❤️

I’ll never get tired of Rich Strike, The Miracle!!!! Amazing and stunning!! A story for the ages!!

@jerryleeelvisberryrichard6247

2 жыл бұрын

Me too Kat!! I love watching Ritchie’s incredible dash to victory and then Ritchie’s wonderful people and the joy we shared with them. I’ll be thinking about something totally different, then Richie pops into my head and I feel that thrill again.

@zuzannawisniewska4464

Жыл бұрын

Me too Kat...

@sly-fi6502

Жыл бұрын

The miracle, a literal red blur. I hope he has a career as legendary as Secretariat, he's surely just as beautiful

@lskshmariemostolesdhksks9719

Жыл бұрын

same here ❤❤

The way Sonny and Richie raced "did all the talking," and then some! Whoa baby, what a horse race!

The humility of Eri Reed is beyond words. If people had this level of humility the world would be a better place . More so our politicians.

@jimbo43ohara51

2 жыл бұрын

What a generous and humble trainer. Pity there weren't more like him.

What Rich Strike did in the derby, is the same awe inspiring feeling sensation, that Secretariat did at Belmont., I can't put more words together and explain it, it's just epic.

@Caroni100

2 жыл бұрын

Y no olvidemos a Mine That Bird, ganador del CXXXV Derby de Kentucky (2009) En aquel momento fue el segundo mayor tajo en la historia de "La Carrera de las Rosas" Hoy comparte el 4to. lugar con Giacomo (2005) Ambos cerraron pagando 50 a 1 Saludos desde Venezuela 🇻🇪

@boswindle9050

2 жыл бұрын

You're kidding? He got lucky. They didn't run him in the Preakness for a shot at the Triple Crown. Now they run him in the Belmont..smh

@skiptowne5724

2 жыл бұрын

@Bo Swindle Who are you replying to? Also, there is no such thing as luck. Everything happens for a reason.

@boswindle9050

2 жыл бұрын

@@skiptowne5724 he got lucky. They didn't run in him tge Preakness because they knew he sucked. One hit wonder

@larrylomascolo6289

2 жыл бұрын

Please dont say rich strike and Secretariat in same sentance,after derby they short trained this horse ,and he ran like a claimer in belmont,and he gona run Travers in Aug.,i hope they give hime a couple tightners up to that race,if he dont run till aug he will perform poorly

What I love about this horse and this race, is that 99% of the people did not pick this 80 to 1 long shot, most people did not win money on Rich Strike, yet we all still love the fact that Rich Strike won this race, and it was the greatest race we ever saw. On top of that, once we learn all the facts of this truly epic story, it does not matter how invested we were initially. We fall in love with the horse, his owner, the jockey, the whole team, and the story of literally over coming ALL the odds stacked against them. The owner had a tragic barn fire 2 yrs ago, Rich Strike was purchased for $30,000, originally Rich Strike was not even supposed to be in the race, he was a last-minute fill-in for a scratched horse. Rich Strike was a 80 to 1 long shot, which made this one of the biggest upsets in Derby history. In the first few seconds of the race Rich Strike was last, at one point in the race it did not look like Rich Strike was going to be able to make it through the huge pack ahead of him. Against all odds, literally all odds, this horse ran down the entire field and won the Kentucky Derby. That will give a lot of people hope for themselves and others, and for what we are going through in life. So even though millions of people did not win a dime on Rich Strike, we still love the fact that Rich Strike and the entire team won. This literally was the greatest horse race ever. God what you did for Rich Strike and his whole team, please do for America.

Some new camera shots and content that I haven't seen after watching so much content on this race. This video is worth the watch.

And still, a year later I can’t get enough of this horse and rider!!

It's like that fabulous horse had a whole different gear. He MOVED! I think he still had energy to keep going! Just an awesome sight to behold and his jockey did an incredible job! Congratulations to the entire team! Rich Strike is quite a horse!

@daviddestefano4489

2 жыл бұрын

Sonny did an incredible job of putting his horse in the perfect position to have a chance to win!!!! He had plenty of gas in the tank!!!!

@sly-fi6502

Жыл бұрын

Everyone thought the same thing seeing that unbelievable second wind, "did this horse just switch a literal gear??" Maybe he has that big heart or produces less lactic acid, it definitely looked like he could keep up that pace for a good while after.

So wonderfull to watch The world has fallen in love with Rich Strike May he continue to Shine

I want to go and visit Richie and tell him thank you for inspiring me to keep fighting even when no one believes in you!! Richie you have the heart of a champion!!

Herbie and Eric trained for my family for many years. The horse always came first, and whatever it took to make the horses healthy and happy, it got done. Horsemanship.

So happy for all of you involved with Rich Strike! You folks appear to be good caring people… AND, WHAT A RACE! Congratulations!

I still get chills one year later in watching this amazing win! Always love the underdog! The race announcer made it so exciting!!

this is a great story. all the people associated with rich strike are down to earth.

I can't get enough of this story. I want a documentary, lol.

What a story! Beautiful!

Super exciting and beautiful the race and the history around it. I have seen the race more than 100 times as something super motivating. Big Sonny Leon

I Love this entire team, good hard working people, with a one in a Million Horse that probably ran the best race the Triple Crown Series has EVER Seen! Definitely the best run I've ever seen, in person or on tape.

And it was great seeing a horse that wasn’t predicted to win, win ! 👍

Still in awe, everytime I come across this story.

Sony Leon thinking toward the end, "I tink I got that race"!! And yes he did!

When you give everything to a horse, the horse will give anything for you. I feel like this horse runs on pure heart and love for his humans.❤

He won a race at that track by 17 lengths last year and was bought after finishing last in his debut by these guys so they are really underrated in their abilities to find a good horse...hope he wins the Belmont.

@AnnaK-gv3kn

Жыл бұрын

Pimlico first.

the father of rich strike is keen ice. the mother of rich strike is gold strike. they were both 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). good for the groom (sorry i do not know his name) leon, reed and dawson.

@francettbenson3940

2 жыл бұрын

The groom's name is Jerry Dixon Jr. He loves that horse, and you can tell the horse loves him back.❤🌹

That gorgeous, energetic powerhouse of a horse was so excited and still revved afterward he was biting anything and everyone. 🔥❤️💀👍😂

Never tired watching this! Such joy.

It's such a great story. God bless Steve Asmussen for sitting down for it too

powerful and beautiful Richie strikes my heart

Indeed a magnificent results congrats to Rich Strike and all including the two footers!!!

i watch this over and over. it is like a high school baseball team beating a world series champion in major league baseball.

The most exciting race I have seen since Secretariat.

@question_it_701

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone likes throwing the name Secretariat out there in these comments because it makes them think they look smart in front of everyone. Lol

When that inside rail opened up I've NEVER seen a horse accelerate like that!!! WOW!

He gave his owners the thrill of a lifetime.

@cynot71

2 жыл бұрын

What about the fans? I still love watching the derby over and over and over again.

What an Awesome Miracle of Courage and talent is Rich Strike!

It’s amazing to me that people don’t realize this was a once-in-their-lifetime occurrence.

@morganmulhall4008

2 жыл бұрын

That is so not the point at all. The entire story is epic, that is the point. The horse gets into the race 36 hrs before the race, less than 5 mins before the deadline. He has connections most did not know. His trainer lived thru the most horrific circumstance any trainer could live thru... a lightening strike burning one of his barns to the ground killing 23 of his horses, two of the trainer's assistant trainers dying of cancer in the last year, the trainer himself critically ill in the hospital with Covid a year & a half ago. Now, here he is with a horse of a lifetime, whom he loves way beyond dollar signs. Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby in amazing fashion.

@denisemullen112

2 жыл бұрын

@@morganmulhall4008 thanks for this behind the scenes insight - the trainers humility and kindness shows, now I see how it developed…

@kimhays7466

2 жыл бұрын

@@morganmulhall4008 Thanks so much for that information! I wasn’t aware of all that and it makes this historic win even more epic! It could not have happened to more deserving people!

Incredible story. What a amazing horse

I listen to this every day when I get a chance. Larry Cullmus sends Exciting Chills in me when he yells🗣 Rich Strike 😆❤💯%

Strike rich, you are so MAGNIFICENT!

🇻🇪🔥👍🏻💪🏻 tremenda carrera histórica súper emocionante fue de infartó. La vivimos como toda una victoria d nuestro país Venezuela 🇻🇪❤️ gracias Sonny León gracias Rick stiker. 🐴🐴

wow that horse is something ELSE! it knew! IT KNEW!!!! it was literally pacing all way behind!!! WOW! makes me emotional seeing an underdog win

I can’t wait for the movie about this! 🎥

What about the Jockey? He has a lot of credit on this championship. He had an strategy, he focus on what he was doing and I think he deserve recognition.

I love it when the least horse you think won’t win does!!!!!❤

La GRANDEZA hecha Realidad.. Todis necesitábamos ese Triunfo de Ricck Straik 🐎 todos.. Aquí en Venezuela 🇻🇪 lo celebramos con mucha emoción.. Nos recordó una Época de Oro, la cual esperamos recuperar muy pronto. 🐴❤️💐

What a humble nice man! So glad they won!

Incredible horse...always loved the underdog!

This is a beautiful video. KUDOS.

I am still amazed and inspired by this story.

Lovely video. What a satisfying win this was! Bravo team Richie!

rich strike a powerful and beautiful chestnut colored horse.

Rich strike does have what it takes to be a champion. Look at his muscles compare to others.

What a story! 👍🏻

Way to go sonny and rich strike you are both champions in my eyes what a come back😮😮😮😮a unbelievable upset

What wonderful horse. The people around him as well. Rich STRIKE. . .his team. . . PROOF that MIRACLES do HAPPEN.

What an absolutely amazing race. Amazing horse

Outstanding! STUNNING BEAUTIFUL U R RICH STRIKE

the jockey should get a lot of credit here, it was his brilliant tactic to get the clear run, too see it and sneak up on the inside, the horse wouldnt have found that run on its own, its was the jockey that STEERED the horse in that particular direction.

@tonyhughes110

Жыл бұрын

He really did. What an exceptional ride.

IMHO, the best sports surprise upset video ever.

That "blazing fast" first ½ mile was just what Rich Strike needed. His blazing fast was saved for the final few furlongs when the others were hanging on.

Man you can tell he loves that horse

After the first go round the announcer said Rich Strike hanging out in the rear. However he was back there saying "move b get out the way" lol

@francettbenson3940

2 жыл бұрын

Yep!🤭🐎

Carrera hermosa ,que gran caballo y el jinete espectacular Es de las más lindas en su historia

Amazing story. May handsome Richie remain strong and fearless❣️

big credit to the trainer and also specially to jockey! salute!

Beautiful story. ❤️

One of the most memorable race well done rich strike

Great story. Never gets old.

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.

This popped up just after I watch the Epsom Derby. This was great to watch - can't imagine what it would have been like for them all. It will live long in their memory.

So freakin awesome!!!

Awesome Win. I get goosebumps!

Makes me really emotional for some reason. Probably cos I feel down and out in life seeing that horse never give up and really put it's foot down at the end makes me sob like a baby

Gave me chills!!!!!

Still get chills!

Congratulations to all the winners 🏆 they deserve every single success, they are truly a dream Team 🐴🏅, and proven Champions. 🙇🏻‍♂️ God bless 🙏

Espectacular ...

Chills every time I rewatch it. NEVER OUT THE RACE

I can't wait to see a film about RICH STRIKE... 🙏

Great video 👏

aww she is holding a rose as she falls on her dad.

@jld4870

2 жыл бұрын

Yes loved the way his daughter went to the ground to hug and celebrate with her dad. Not worried about anything besides hugging her dad!

Terrific !

Gorgeous horse

The blazing hot speed duel set it up perfectly for a closer. The horse had the trip. Since then he has struggled.

Loved it !

What a great trainer🐴🐴🐴🐴

Might be my new favorite horse ever

Rich Strike was sure in a good mood that day. He moved like Sonny hit the NOS button.

0.16..."And my biggest thing was I wanted respect for Richie after the race." I was at the 2014 Derby (California Chrome won). I remember seeing one of the horses that didn't place with a handler afterward. She was soooo proud of him!

Amazing

Shades of mine that bird

Please watch the race in Spanish with Yonnatan Criollo...the most amazing call of a horse race I've ever heard even with my elementary Spanish. Muchas lagrimas...

AMAZING

I love Rich Strike!