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80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby

Headline from Omaha World-Herald

Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby. Jockey Sonny Leon guided Rich Strike

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  1. Sioux City Journal

    Kentucky Derby Updates | Rich Strike finishes first in Derby (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Longshot and final entry Rich Strike has crossed the finish line first in the 148th Kentucky Derby, outracing favorite Epicenter and Zandon. The horse entered the field on Friday after

  2. Madison

    Kentucky Derby Updates | Longshot Rich Strike finishes first (opens Madison)

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    Longshot and final entry Rich Strike has crossed the finish line first in the 148th Kentucky Derby, outracing favorite Epicenter and Zandon. The horse entered the field on Friday after

  3. Portland Press Herald

    Rich Strike storms to shocking win at Kentucky Derby (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The horse, who was not entered in the race until Friday morning, beats favorite Epicenter and Zandon down the stretch.

  4. Omaha World-Herald

    80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby. Jockey Sonny Leon guided Rich Strike

  5. NPR

    Rich Strike takes first at the Kentucky Derby in a huge upset (opens NPR)

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    Rich Strike emerged victorious among the 20 horses that competed in what is often described as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."

  6. NBC News

    Long shot only begins to describe Rich Strike's path to Kentucky Derby victory (opens NBC News)

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    Trainer Eric R. Reed's stables destroyed by fire in 2016, long before the colt's birth. The blaze killed 23 horses, but Reed redoubled his efforts.

  7. CBS News

    Rich Strike crowned winner of 2022 Kentucky Derby (opens CBS News)

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    Rich Strike came back from behind to pull off a stunning win Saturday at Churchill Downs.

  8. WMUR

    Long-shot Rich Strike wins the 148th Kentucky Derby (opens WMUR)

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    The greatest two minutes in sports: Rich Strike has won the 148th Kentucky Derby.

  9. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Long shot Rich Strike wins Kentucky Derby; Zandon finishes third (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby went off Saturday on a cool day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Rich Strike, an 81-1 long shot who was an alternate until Friday morning, pulled off a monumental upset over the field of 20.

  10. France 24

    Longshot Rich Strike races to stunning Kentucky Derby triumph (opens France 24)

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    Rich Strike, an 80-1 longshot who only got into the field on Friday, pulled off a stunning upset victory in the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

  11. Berkshire Eagle

    Kentucky Derby Updates | Longshot Rich Strike pays off big (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby (all times EDT)

  12. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Rich Strike, an 80-1 shot, races to upset in Kentucky Derby (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby.

  13. NBC News

    Rich Strike overcomes 80-1 odds to win Kentucky Derby (opens NBC News)

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    The 148th Run for the Roses produced the second biggest upset in the race’s history, as favorite Epicenter finished second followed by Zandon.

  14. Washington Examiner

    WATCH: Long shot Rich Strike pulls off shocking Kentucky Derby victory (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Rich Strike, the long shot horse that was not expected to run in Saturday's biggest race, pulled off a shocking victory at the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.

  15. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    How did Rich Strike, an 81-1 longshot, win the Kentucky Derby? Watch this (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Here are two views of the race that explain what happened in the Kentucky Derby — and a look at the staggering payouts for people who picked the winner.

  16. PBS NewsHour

    Rich Strike overcomes 80-1 odds to win 148th Kentucky Derby (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Jockey Sonny Leon guided Rich Strike from well back in the 20-horse field to run by 4-1 favorite Epicenter and Zandon on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

  17. Forbes

    Rich Strike, 80-1 Long Shot, Blazes By Epicenter And Zandon To Win The 2022 Kentucky Derby (opens Forbes)

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    Extreme long-shot and latecomer Rich Strike has taken the world, and the Kentucky Derby, by surprise. The 80-1 long-shot was only admitted to the race on May 6, as entry Ethereal Road was scratched. He ran a stunning race race into the history books. Here's how he did it.

  18. Shore News Network

    Horse racing-Rich Strike pulls off huge upset at the Kentucky Derby (opens Shore News Network)

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    By Rory Carroll (Reuters) -Long-shot Rich Strike stormed to victory at the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday in one of the

  19. Forbes

    Rich Strike Storms Down The Stretch To Steal The 2022 Kentucky Derby At 80/1 Odds (opens Forbes)

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    The biggest longshot in the 2022 Kentucky Derby delivered a memorable upset as Rich Strike came flying down the stretch late to win the Run for the Roses in front of favorites Epicenter and Zandon. Final odds, payouts and memorable moments.

  20. Newsweek

    Rich Strike wins 2022 Kentucky Derby in one of biggest upsets in history (opens Newsweek)

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    Rich Strike "stunned the world" as a late addition and the longest shot to win this race with 99-to-1 odds earlier in the day.

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