Rich Strike charges late to win Kentucky Derby in stunning upset
Rich Strike surged down the final stretch to win the 148th edition of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday in one of the greatest upsets ever at Churchill Downs.
At 80-1 odds, Rich Strike had the longest odds to win Saturday's race. The horse is the second-biggest underdog to win in Louisville behind Donerail in 1913, which had 91-1 odds, according to Sportsnet Stats.
An absolutely stunning upset!
ā NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 7, 2022
Rich Strike WINS the @KentuckyDerby! #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/2pVcVnPq2N
The overhead view makes Rich Strike's comeback for the upset @KentuckyDerby win look even more incredible. š® #KyDerby | @ChurchillDowns pic.twitter.com/iDfkGVZS0O
ā NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 8, 2022
Rich Strike, which only entered the race field Friday, replaced Ethereal Road after the latter was scratched. It overtook favorite Epicenter and Zandon in the final seconds to claim trainer Eric Reed's first-ever Kentucky Derby victory.
Here's how the $2 bets paid out based on the results Saturday.
| No. | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Rich Strike | $163.60 | $74.20 | $29.40 |
| 3 | Epicenter | $7.40 | $5.20 | |
| 10 | Zandon | $5.60 |
And here's how the exotic wagers paid out.
| Combo | Payout | |
|---|---|---|
| $2 Exacta | 21-3 | $4101.20 |
| $1 Trifecta | 21-3-10 | $14870.70 |
| $1 Superfecta | 21-3-10-13 | $321500.10 |
The next entry of the 2022 Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, is scheduled for May 21 at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course.