The celebration after Rich Strike’s stunning Kentucky Derby upset continued long into the night.
Rich Strike , with Sonny Leon aboard, leads Epicenter , with Joel Rosario aboard, and Zandon , with Flavien Prat aboard, down the straightaway to win the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. – Rich Strike’s stunning Kentucky Derby upset has the sports world buzzing and led to a sleepless night of celebration that Eric Reed was still recovering from Sunday morning.
Similar decisions await for some of the favorites Rich Strike chased down late with Sonny Leon aboard on the way to clocking 2:02.61 in the 1 1/4-mile Derby.Though seeking redemption would be understandable for runner-up Epicenter -- the 4-1 favorite who was just a quarter mile from giving Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen his long-sought first Derby win -- the two-week turnaround for the 1 3/16th mile at Pimlico Race Course is a concern.
Trainer Chad Brown was pleased with Zandon’s race but lamented not being able to win it. Todd Pletcher said his Derby trio of Mo Donegal, Charge It and Pioneer of Medina were “doing well” but likely headed back to New York after finishing out of contention.Tim Yakteen, who took over Messier and 5-1 second choice Taiba for suspended Bob Baffert, said the Preakness is in consideration for Taiba.
Admirers crowded around Barn 17 to see the unlikeliest of Derby winners, who seemed to handle the attention well as cameras clicked. Reed said the colt’s appetite was strong, a good sign of health after his longest trip so far.
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