Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and other major developments at Churchill Downs:
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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.
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.
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
