Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike shown off to the media
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- Опубликовано: 7 май 2022
- B-roll video of Rich Strike being led out of his stall and posing for photographers Sunday morning, the day after winning the Kentucky Derby at 80-1.
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I wish the media would interview the grooms and the jockeys. They do all the work. The grooms keep those horses so well taken care of and are part of the victory.
Yes they were actually napping on the horse when he was sleeping the trainer said and took a picture of it
The jockey's skill honestly won that race. The manoeuvre he had to make between small spaces... Otherwise the horse would have been trapped in the traffic. Wish i could hear him speak.
Heck of a ride by the jockey
I would love to hear from the grooms!
@@doreenaraka2571 it was 100% teamwork. Sunny credits rich strike. You should too.
Shout out to all of the handlers and barn staff for their part in Rich Strike”s win… it’s a team effort. Pony looks tired and relaxed today💜
If you watch the stretch run, you can see his groom in a grey suit going crazy as his horse caught the favorite.
His nickname should be “lightning Strikes” amazing race.
I’ve watched the replay over and over.
Fantastic horse and rider. Congratulations!
😍😍😍😍😍🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
except for chewing on his tongue. What is that about? Stress? Being stalled too much? What?
@@marymcreynolds9171 most thoroughbreds are prone to being nervous or on edge. I do agree horses should be walked and let out more than they are when in training.
The handler was probably the happiest person at Churchill Downs yesterday. Probably the proudest moment of his life. You can tell by the way he was walking. That’s his boy.
That was the feeling I got as well. There's a definite relationship between the two. Unmistakable. Very handsome horse, love his color.
This is the third video I've seen with the handler taking care of Rich Strike, who is so calm with him. I wish they would interview the handler.
He probably bet on him too. 80-1 hopefully he bet big.
@@jessegolden1076 in dog world? The handler would be the one that takes dog in ring to perform.
In horse world? Handler kinda sorta equates to jockey.
Grooms are who take care of the horse back at the barn.
The jockey rides them sometimes just in the race; at the bigger money races, the jockeys usually exercise them and ride the races, too. ;)
@@jessegolden1076 groom.
What an amazing horse! What an incredible ride! Congrats to the team, the trainers, the staff and most especially that genius jockey who read that race like a true horseman. Wow. Can't wait to watch this pony run again soon.
Yes congratulations! Now Justify went on to win the 2018 Triple Crown because I prayed and cried with all my heart for that horse to win that year’s Triple Crown because I loved Triple Crown Winner Justify and every single Triple Crown race I got tears for him saying something like “ Go Justify Go” feeling like this💔❤️🌹🐎💞🤩🥰 and during the Preakness I think I was saying that and coming around the final turn his nostrils flared and he put away his foes and won by just half a length you know? So if Rich Strike is your soul stallion then pray that he wins the Triple Crown not because hey winning the Triple Crown is hard a rare but because of the trainer and that fire that the trainer or owner of this horse had gone through and he deserves to know that he has a brighter future ahead of him so if you truly love and adore Rich Strike then with all your heart pray for him to be blessed with Intelligence, speed, stamina, endurance, strength, and energy to win this 2022 Triple Crown! Like this reply if you love Rich Strike and are praying for him to win the Preakness and Belmont Stakes!
Don’t get too excited... once in awhile the underdog breaks through due to an incredible alignment of circumstances but will probably never repeat that great moment again. Some examples (probably the best) Cinderella Fresno State winning the 2008 NCAA ⚾️ championship. Or Billy Mills winning gold in the Olympic mile (believe 1954). And of course the “Miracle on Ice” hockey team... There are many more but think you get the idea. This horse will never even get place in any future race-
@@rosewetzel8284 I think they are going to skip the Preakness because Rich Strike is tired.
@@watchman1178 I've been saying they should if you watch that move he would run out of space to close in the Preakness save him for the Belmont I feel like he is very well suited for that race
Same! I'm excited for Belmont stakes, he seems to do really well with long distance racing
Big shout out to this amazing horse, the trainers, the owner, and to the Jockey! I just watched it again, for the fifth time, and the strategy was like a Chess Master!
..an AWESOME race!
Did you noticed how Rich Strike is actually looking at Epic Center as he gains on him and then when he came even he looks forward to concentrate on the lead and winning the race.
Carlitos ortiz
Absolutely amazing how he stared at the favorite in the race ahead of him in the home stretch, draw level with him, then put his head forward and just race him down! Before that what about the sideways glance at the other horses before weaving through the two horses? Wow, never seen a horse win like that on the home stretch in the Derby. Just a stupendous victory!
@@m118lr This is one of, if not The Most, amazing Derby win I have ever seen!! I will never forget it! Absolutely Beautiful.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
You can tell the handlers love the horse. This gentleman was so excited on Saturday, awesome to see.
For a Derby winner, his surroundings are very humble yet meager. He deserves the best!
His owner had a massive fire several years ago, killing a bunch of thoroughbreds and burning a lot of his property. This is probably all he could do for now, but with the winnings from the derby and the amount he’ll make in stud fees, I’m sure Rich Strike will have luxury stables soon!
I am thinking Richi is 100% Happy.
He diesnt much care abt luxury stabling. Rich Strike wants... to run and hang out w his team and his groom this is what makes him happy. ;)
Nothin wrong w that.
Be it ever so humble Theres no place like home...
Rich Strike is the embodyment of that saying. Hes a very happy horse.
Thats a big hige giant part of hiw & why ge raced the way he did - because his team makes him happy.
Very humble means meager. So why would you write "yet meager" ?????
@@chriswesterfield2042 Unfortunately, due to the systematic and steady dumbing down of the education system here in the United States of America, there are an amazing number of people who are sorely lacking a proper education. It is heartbreaking, disgusting and downright infuriating. It is the direct result of the influence and growing strength of the political Left. The liberals. Those who have tried to sugarccoat the fact that they are evil and want nothing less than to destroy everything good in this beautiful, freedom loving nation that was blessed by the Creator from the very beginning. Yes, and anyone who takes the time and puts in the effort to research the history of this nation, and I mean an honest and morally sincere effort with an actual desire to know the truth, will learn that this IS A CHRISTIAN NATION. Hopefully, those of us who love God and desire the healing of our uniquely amazing country will overcome the evil and once again be victorious. I pray God will continue to bless this amazing and sovereign nation.
You can tell how much great care this horse gets! He seems very loved ! His handlers and trainers obviously care a lot about him! 🥰🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
I saw this groom yesterday walking Rich Strike to the winners circle. They were having a hard time with him, and he wasn't settling down. The PONY rider was being overly abusive, and pulling on the bridle and reins. When that groom got there, and took over, there was an immediate change in energy. That horse calmed down, the second the groomed touched him. Don't know his name, but WELL DONE, sir, WELL DONE. You are priceless. You have a gift, that is rare with people. Awesome job.
The pony rider and his horse were being bitten by the winner. He was hardly being abusive.
@@alyssej.6046 well the pony rider couldnt control his own horse. In that case he should have asked for another pony rider to also help handle the race horse from the other side
@@alyssej.6046 that might be, but that doesn't excuse the severe yanking and pulling. There are protection pads they use to protect the pony horse from being bit. I use to work there. I know.
The colt was trying repeatedly to take a chunk out of the lead pony. And you are talking a half ton horse here with testosterone poisoning on top of it. Left to their own devices horses like that bite and kick the daylights out of each other just sorting out their pecking order. I guarantee the rider on that lead pony didn't leave a dent in that colt and the colt obviously didn't notice it much because he kept right on savaging the pony. But no way did the guy on the lead pony have to allow that colt to bite the daylights out of his horse. Can't allow that to happen because the next step would be for the colt to start savaging other horses in a race, which would result in disqualification and potentially have the colt permanently ruled off from racing.
@@alyssej.6046 don't waste your fingers there is a crowd that wants to see abuse in everything, facts not wanted.
His nickname should be “Lighting Strikes”
I have watched the replay over and over.
Fantastic horse and rider. Congratulations!
A Great jockey Sonny Leon from Bolivar, Venezuela who did it a expectacular performance to drive Rich Strike a winner to the Kentucky derby
Probably not. Their barn suffered a lightening strike about six years ago,, and they lost many, many horses.
Congratulations to the groom and all the dedicated crew!!!!
So adorable when this guy nozzles his nose!!
Also, can't say enough about that jockey!! How he positioned him from that horrible post position to the lead was a master class! He weaved in between any number of lanes of traffic.
Such a great story for the owner, trainer, jockey, great loving team, and a spectacular horse - all first time Derby winners! Such a feel-good story!!
@@JackOllie4 Yep! He's got that wonky tongue - but is so adorable...And those grooms just luv him to pieces!!
Yes. Hes a horse that lets his tongue flop out. He just does . They are none of them cardboard cutouts exactly alike. Its just his weirdo little quirk. Hes very mouthy. Being a stud colt? You do not let him just bite anyone, anytime he feels like it... or he *would be biting and nipping and chewing on people at will.
The problem - as we saw? Was that little nibbling thing, especially with a stallion and a young hot blooded thorobred? Nibbling can lead to sone serious bites. Workers comp and medical
? Outta sight. Better to have the chain fir:
A. Control. Just in case.
B. Gives him something to play with.
No harm, no foul.i saw no abuse of the hirse by his team, they acceot him for who he is. And he obviously * likes them * :)
Grudging respect to the jockey FOR THIS RIDE.
He's currently suspended.
@@JackOllie4 That chain is for control, like a training collar on a dog. Same concept. Horses have pressure points in their gums, while some horses need a chain across their gums others have it over their nose or under their chin. Each horse is different and each owner/trainer uses this device differently but with the same outcome. A calm horse. I never had to do anything except put the chain across one of our horses gums to calm him down. A different owner I worked for if the chain went over the nose the horse walked perfectly, if it went under the chin he knew that he was being used to stud.
Congrats to the unsung heroes of the equine race world, the groom's and the hot walkers. Your tireless dedication goes unnoticed but today the dixon family must be on cloud 9 congratulations.
Mother Nature you're absolutely wrong. The unsung heroes are the horses. Don't forget it.
What is a hot walker?
@@beautiworld Person that walks a hot (sweaty, breathing hard) horse around after his workout, to cool him down gradually.
@@vanillaghetto Ok, Thank you for replying to my question!
@@beautiworld these days it's a motorized piece of equipment that sits in the middle of a piece of empty property and has attachments for different horses the horse's are connected to it it starts up and leads them around in a small circle.
Cool! They’re letting everyone see the horse and the roses. I can imagine how happy they’re all going to be for a long time. It’s a dream come true.
Wonder if he gets a nibble?
@CJ Arnold Yes, horses are truly amazing creatures!! I love horses so much. Beautiful, powerful, loyal and big-hearted. Thank you Heavenly Father for your amazing gift of horses! ❤️
That horse is MAGNIFICENT
totally teared up when he won, amazing
Yea man, this is such a pure sport and the people involved, can't help the emotions.
Actually, it's one of the most impure sports there is w/ an ugly underbelly. But this win was thrilling and no evidence of illegal doping. He's a beautiful colt.
@@deniseunterman9652 the only other sport purer then horse racing is track and field, no ball, no equipment, every horse about the same size and age....WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM?!
@ Ferd..Yeah i teared up when i saw this horse get yanked about in the mouth and smacked in the face by the pony outrider...but hey-ho...guess he earnt a lot of people a lot of people a lot of money huh? Oh and damn...i'm 'tearing' up again when i see they got a frigging chain bit on him..!!! Didn't realise we'd gone back to medieval methods!!!
Me too. I was so happy for Eric Reed. 👍
Beautiful animal. Love the way his handlers show their love for him. A great team of people surround this stunning thoroughbred❤️
They love and respect him and he in return loves and shows respect for them. Looks like a great team back there. The kudos goes to them.
Very proud of Rich Strike. Incredible race He and the Jockey pulled off. Seen it over and over. Just doesn't seem possible he had that much power left to seize Victory.
Congratulations to every person involved with this beautiful horse!
Beautiful racehorse. Coloring similar to Secretariat, but obviously far more nimble - nothing like the freight train Secretariat was. Still believe this horse is very special, and still had growing and maturing to do. Keeping fingers crossed for a Triple Crown!
Yes, my thought exactly when I saw him just before the Derby. Secretariat was a monster, huge and heavily muscled, but Rich Strike is no slouch.
I, too, noticed the similarity of Rich Strike to Secretariat, who came from Glydesdale lineage. From now on, I"m betting the ginger horse with white stripe on forehead, specially if there are white socks, too.
I really, really, really don't want to be mean. But when you compare Rich Strike to Secretariat you're comparing a horse who had 7 starts with one win and three shows prior to the Derby to the biggest genetic freak we'll probably ever see. I say this hoping I'm proved wrong, but I'm thinking he's much closer to Mine That Bird, who never won another race again after the Derby I believe.
There are a LOT of similarities to Secretariat...coloring, stride. What I'd like to know if he has Secretariat in his lineage...
At Secretariat's autopsy, they said his heart was unusually large, and that was what allowed him to run like he did...superior blood/oxygen exchange. I wonder if Rich Strike has that same feature with his heart.
@@joannathesinger770 rich strikes dam has bold ruler in her bloodlines.
What a majestic beast!!! Beautiful!! Congrats Richie Rich Strike!!! 🎉
This horse would give me an imprint..."I could fly if u want me to" brilliant to win the 148 Kentucky Derby on Churchhill Downs May 7, 2022 RICH STRIKE w/ Jockey Leon..amazing 80:1 odds !!
Seeing how much stamina this horse has I'm calling Triple Crown winner for Rich Strike
1:20 to 1:29 There's your Kentucky Derby winner folks. A goof ball not taking himself too seriously and having a great time. What an amazing win. Still can't believe it happened. Congrats!!
@@JackOllie4 I, for one, have no knowledge of what is involved in taking care of a horse. I absolutely love horses and wanted to have one all my life but circumstances prevented that. I would like to suggest that you and others who know about horse caretaking bring this out in the open and educate the rest of us. Maybe that would help to eradicate the practice of mistreatment of these magnificent creatures. What say you?
He seems like he has a big personality to match his big win! I'm here for it 👍🏻
Yip. Often the horses eith a quirk? Are absolutely the most talented. It just takes some melliw adjustments gor it all to come together. It came together very nicely for Richi on Kentucku Derby day.
@@sedg03 You know, I am really not trying to be sarcastic here but why don't you do something different about the way you type a text message so that it won't be such a mess? Do you ever look at what you have typed? Seriously, do you just actually not care?
@@peterbilt-bo1vy suggest ways to improve. I definitely will listen.
I hate my typos... :(
And i hate that i think ive caught them... only to see what came out - such a mess!
Mea culpa.
I am so sorry.
Its either my finger pads r too fat? Or my fine motor skills are getting worse from a bad car accident i had '87 (tmj, tos, cts, neck ms,). Just not good i know.
@@peterbilt-bo1vy and you are seeing my posts *after* i thot i corrected the typos....
@@peterbilt-bo1vy hugs - for you special :)
Thank you for noting it & saying it. Theres been times i have tried to read a post and - I'm like... what could that word possibly be? And *i* wrote the post; sometimes not that long ago. Some end up almost scandalous w typos, right?
Suggest away.
I'll listen.
Good looking colt!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INVOLVED WITH HIS WIN. HOPE HE DOES WELL...SEE YOU AT THE PREAKNESS!! Much love
@CJ Arnold What is the south oz?
What an exceptionally beautiful horse, congratulations to the jockey and the owner and trainer.
Rich Strike was never on my radar but he ran one hell of a race and beat 5 or 6 horses I was torn between for the win. Congratulations to the connections to this handsome boy and continued success.
GORGEOUS HORSE 🐎 🐴 BEST WIN I'VE SEEN , INCREDIBLE 💯❤️💯
His groom loves him, and Rich Strike loves his groom.
I praying he goes on and wins the Triple Crown, I see Secertriat in him too.
That young groom is just amazing! how he loves that horse. That is what it is all about. I’ve ridden horses for 40 years. you see the connection….man loves horse, horse loves man
The man with her was the calming person he was looking for right after the win yesterday. He was biting the heck out of the pony yesterday. Just full of energy still after the race.
With "her" who?
How can you tell when a handler loves “his” boy? When he automatically gives him scritches on the muzzle ♥️
@@JackOllie4 exactly. He was trying to hide the fact the horse had a chain in his mouth. And the horse was quivering his lips because the chain was so annoying. I don’t know why they think people are so stupid they aren’t going to see that although I’m sure it is not the groomer’s fault. Those kind of things come from the top down
Is that typical to have the chain in his mouth like that?
@@ddss3042 jack, jack, jack.....
He quivers his lips because hes playing w his mouth. Like a kid who plays around w a trill? Or curling his tongue up on the sides. Seejust vecause it looks idd? Does nit necessarily make it a bad thing.... you're kind of being a wee bit negative, jack, ol' buddy...
The most breathtaking Derby I have ever seen! Hats off to Sonny Leon. What an amazing jockey! Love to see them win them all 🥰
The groom-horse relationship is special.
That is a beautiful horse. The handler is doing a great job keeping him calm.
Ok karen thanx 👍👍
@@noralip1807 I know ya probably don't care for facts, but the chain and the saliva it creates is calming to the horse.
too thin you can count the ribs
I’m pretty sure he likes to bite lol this chain is just fine, not hurting him. A million dollar horse remember.
@@noralip1807 those chains are very round and smooth, with high spirited horses or medical emergencies this a very effective method to keep everyone safe. It might look harsh to onlookers but these horses get soothed and many will shake that chain themselves. That stimulates saliva , another soother. Admire your thinking of alternatives but you must consider rubber or other softer materials could end up inhaled or swallowed .
Congrats to all for the great race, the jockey is from country Venezuela, which makes me more happy. Great race when he run from the last place to be the winner.
I’m sure Rich Strike knows he won.
Beautiful animal with an exceptional jockey
His mother was bred in Manitoba. Love the connection. She was such a good horse and finished 3rd in the Queen's Plate in Woodbine once year.
Love this! Great groom, obvious pride and affection in his handling. Great animal, his win and story are what we dream of. Awesome owner and trainer. The jockey was incredible! This Team has captured the heart of the nation and just what we need at this time.
🤞Triple Crown 🙏
I bought my first horse for 50 bucks. She was out of a grade appy mare and HH triple tramp, a registered stud that was out of whirl away bloodlines, a Kentucky derby winner. She was a dream horse that gave me years of adventure!!!
Kathryn, thats beautiful. Adventures :)
Congrats to All Red Strike Team!❤ Beautiful Horse. Great Rider! Wow!!❤❤
Big Props to the Handlers.... Them boys The Real MVPs
That fella walking him did look very proud. You know they’ve spent many, many hours together.
Love seeing the horses gettin' affection. 😊
@@JackOllie4 Did you see what he tried to do to the pony horse walking back after the race? There are reasons, safety reasons for horses and people, to use those 'discouragements' against acting up. When he's calm, it's not painful.
@@kwgrid he was getting yanked about painfully in the mouth by the pony rider...he rode his pony in front of him cutting off his path...of course the stallion would show dominance to the pony...corrective behaviour...it's what they would do in a field...or better still...in the wild...the jockey just sat there like a dumb ass and said nothing!! It's not rocket science...go figure!!
Trying to bite the media, and Rich Strike would be the perfect horse. Congratulations to the connections. I was another small time operator that spent many years in the claiming circles hooping to do what you just did. The only thing I won were bills.
So sorry your efforts did not bring the results you desired. I'm sure you gave it your best effort. Life can hand us some very difficult things for us to have to deal with. Just Don't Ever Give Up!!! I speak from experience. Thankfully, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ carried me every time I was unable to carry on myself. Jesus never left me and He never will. Jesus is my very best friend who literally gave his life for me.
Another Big Red. Awesome power and burst of speed. Great race and can't wait to see how he does in the Preakness. Maybe another Triple Crown winner??
@CJ Arnold An absolute tragedy. My dad and I watched the Phar Lap movie a lot when I was young. Cried every time. He was amazing.
Not going to run in Saturday's race. They're hoping to run the final leg of the triple crown. Let's hope everything goes well so we can watch that beautiful boy run again.
Congratulations to Calumet Farms and everyone involved with Rich Strikes incredible History setting win yesterday in the Kentucky Derby. He reminds me of another Great Horse that came out of Calumet Farms. I pray he lives up to his legacy.
I think he has a little Secretariat in him, might explain his beautiful coat
My wife kept screaming, "he's just like big red!" "He's just like big red!" I'm sitting in the other room thinking yeah sure! She was right as usual! Great horse, blazing speed, absolute trust between horse and jockey, and the best damn ride I've ever seen!
I stand to correct myself, he has some Bold Ruler in him which was Secretariat’s.sire
@@kristine6615 I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who sees the resemblance. Big Red won the Triple Crown way back in the 70s. He was a Great horse but I don't think he produced a Derby winner though. This one could be a decendant of Secretariats line though.
@@elderberry63 The resemblance between this horse and Secretariat is uncanny to say the least. I can't wait to see him in the Belmont. They say he loves distance races so that'll be his race for sure. He'll eat up that track if he can make it to front.
Beautiful and amazing performance.
Just. a beautiful horse! ❤
This groom is wonderful with this horse. You can tell that he cares about the horse and they respect each other. This horse is well behaved and happy when this groom is showing him. Well done Sir!!❤️
Thanks for sharing this video , Rich Strike looks calm with the satisfaction of a well done Job congrats to the groom please ,nice bond with the horse his best friend
Amazing effort from everyone involved, best of luck to all of them
Um grande campeão! Grande vitória! Uma joqueada sensacional! Grande jóquei!
Thank you for sharing!
That horse was great in that race! I loved watching how he came up to the front at the end!
Jerry Dixon Jr. is one proud groomer..You can tell he takes real good care of Rich Strike
Looked like moses parting the red sea as the crowded field of horses opening a lane to the finish line for rich strikes
Beautiful horse he looks really good and healthy strong and full of energy no one can't count you out now let's strike again
Hello Rich Strike!! BEAUTIFUL horse!! LOVE him!!! ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰
Pretty chestnut stallion, who's shown the world what his competitive heart is all about.
The horse doesnt know he is winning. Hes just being pushed on by a jockey
Rick Strike's groomer's happiness made me so happy!!
What a beautiful horse, and stellar performance.
That horse has the spirt of a dragon! I am completely in love with him
I want to know the name of the groom! He watched magic on the horse yesterday, moments after the horse was so flipped out he had been biting the lead pony. Grooms don't get enough recognition, and they know the horses best of all.
It's true the daily handlers give these young athletes a sense of stability and calm, also teaching them to be safe. The good handlers are much appreciated by the owners and trainers if not the TV glitz .
@rick cook I will confess ... I watch the movie Secretariat every year before the Derby (more than once a year in the pandemic) .... and Eddie Sweat is my hero. A footnote - I did some research, and John Polston was Seattle Slew's groom at the Derby.
Jerry Dixon Jr I believe is his name
@rick cook I agree ... Disney movie. But I admit I still watch it and always cry. It's a character flaw, I think. I've got a few of those. :)
@rick cook millions like it.
Unbelievable run (for me)! I know all of you BELIEVED! It showed & Rich Strike WON Kentucky Derby 2022! HalleluYah!
Beautiful Horse.
A Feel Good Story.
Magnificent in every way
Absolutely Beautiful 🌹⭐️🌹. Congratulations ! Such an exciting, nail biting race! Loved it.🌹
What a story line to another Kentucky Derby. I believe that was the second highest paying Superfecta in Kentucky Derby history.
What a nice boy! U can tell by his calm temperament that everyone in charge of him treats him with respect & kindness!!! Love his beautiful long legs!
Until he stops winning. Also after the race he wasnt shown much love being yanked on to "calm" him. In my experience this rarely calms a horse.
From Rich Strike to strike it rich amazing.
The versatility and heart of this horse is amazing.
An excellent ride by the jockey. He got him in position the the horse did the rest.
Note the usage of a lip chain. This is a safety precaution. While there are those who believe that metal in a horse's mouth is unnecessary and likely to be painful, a lip chain causes the release of endorphins in a nervous horse, which calms him down. In the case of a young, high strung, and VERY strong stallion who is absolutely chock full of himself...and horse testosterone....this is a prudent precaution.
Thank you for explaining this!
Great comment! Btw, are you actually a gamer? I hope so! I also enjoy the old ones.
Excellent, informative comment! Thank you!
BS...damaging his mouth.
@@lyndabrown3164 Not necessarily. Improper use of a lip chain CAN cause damage, but when used correctly it's OK. I don't recommend the use of lip chains on general principle, though.
Gorgeous like his father and grandfather! A true champion! He knows it! See how excited he was after the race! He new he won 💪💪💪
That is one beautiful horse . Congratulations buddy you are worth it. Hope you have the best career and tons of fun.
This makes me so happy it reminded me of 50 to 1 shot the way all the snobs were treating them especially that Bob baffert cheater that horse had so much heart like this horse did the owners the trainers the jockeys God bless you and I hope you win the Triple Crown you deserve it because you are not cheaters like Bob baffert and his people may God protect your horse forever
This country needed a good come from behind Underdog story! So very happy for Rich Strike and his owners and trainers and care givers! Thanks for bringing some hope to the USA! We really needed this story!
Can not wait to see him run again.
Best Derby win I've ever seen. 80 to 2 odds and he wins. So exciting.
A big thanks to the whole team. A great moment in Horse Racing history. I lost money yesterday, but had a futures bet " all other three year olds". So yes I picked him.
Jerry Dixon, Jr. is his handler/groom.
Jerry you are absolutely awesome in handling that horse. Great job and congratulations on your horse winning. Awesome job. 🍾🎉🍾🎉
I totally agree 👍🏼 🙏🏾
What a magnificent horse. May he be healthy, happy and victorious. God bless
Well he's certainly not gonna be happy and probably not very healthy, as most derby horses die very young through being pumped full of drugs or through serious injury
Beautiful horse-an AMAzing WIN FOR ALL
He is a tribute to his legendary stable that bred him. So glad he was put on dirt where he belongs. Congratulations to his team, hope he tops his grandpas winnings!!
Something about race horses that make me cry.
Especially if they break down…😢
@@pattykake7195 That comment made me think of Barbaro. My heart still breaks for him and I cry every time I think of him.💔😭
@@peterbilt-bo1vy It was so sad, and he was so beautiful. Every time a horse steps onto a racetrack they are in danger of a similar fate.
Horses are not for entertainment and generating money….they are a gift for us to love and protect. Best wishes….🦄
@@pattykake7195 Thank you. And yes, God truly blessed us when He created horses and they should never be mistreated and that goes for any animal. And horses have such big hearts and they try so hard to please us. I can't imagine ever hurting a horse. Someone who is knowledgeable in this field needs to blow the whistle on this vile practice.
@@peterbilt-bo1vy I try to in my own small way…every little bit we do helps to protect them..💝
Congratulations Rich Strike and to your twenty year old mother Gold Strike Manitoba bred mare bred and owned by Mr Bonnycastle a very smart horseman indeed although he resembles Secretariat in colour he definitely has Northern Dancers strong stallion’s spirit looking into the future I can see many many of his colts cross the finish line first God willing just what horse racing needs
What an awesome groom, and his bond with Rich Strike is so obviously beautiful. I am still furious about the outrider's handling of him at the Derby, he's gorgeous, and I love his personality.
You go Rich Strike !
This guy really resents any mouth pressure.
That's why he savaged the outrider.
If your tongue was as sore as his, you would resent pressure too…🥺
Yes, WTH is that chain across his front gums, never seen this before and I hate it!😢
@@Conservitivegirl They use chains as a control measure…and tie down their tongues while racing causing permanent tongue paralysis. It’s animal abuse….😡
@@pattykake7195 Can't someone put a stop to the abuse?
@@peterbilt-bo1vy It takes people power. We have an organization in my country that pickets the major race meetings with placards to raise awareness of the abuses suffered by these horses. Action is the most powerful way….just do what you can…👍🏽
This boy is electrifying the world! Rich is supernatural, a living wonder, soon to be legend.🌹🐎🐎🐎🐎
What an awesome WIN 🙌🏻🤩🔥
He is rather magnificent!
The chain in his mouth is extremely painful 😓. He’s a majestic tall noble sentient creature
Agreed and they should fix his tongue. That's why it's sticking out. Pain.
What a huge difference between the stalls Rich Strike was put in and the stalls from past derby winners.
He is beautiful!! Congrats to everyone, so nice to have a humble winning team!
Beautiful, red-headed creature❤
Reminds me a bit of his grandpa, Curlin........
What is the groom's name?!?!?!? They have an incredible bond. 💜💙❤️💚
If a groom has a real bond with a horse you don't need a lip chain to just walk him out of the stall for pictures no matter his pedigree.
@@Ghostdeath48 You are full of shit. He's a two year old thoroughbred stallion. You may not "need" to but it is a very reasonable precautionary measure to ensure everyone's safety.
A stallion with tjis little.experience must be watched
@@patriciavaughey9804 let's not jump to a stallion just yet when he's a colt at 3.
@@Ghostdeath48 A lip chain is a safety precaution that is probably a very good idea here. This horse is probably not used to being mobbed by photographers and reporters, and he's young, the picture of health and fitness, incredibly powerful, and chock full of both himself and horse testosterone. A chain bit that causes calming endorphins to be released is probably a really GOOD idea. It beats hitting him with a tranquilizer. I wouldn't recommend a chain bit under ordinary circumstances, but this is anything but ordinary.
He loves and trusts his groom. The groom not trying to take center stage but giving all the attention to the horse. That's a good horseman there. Congratulations to the guys we rarely see who are the true owners of these horses.
A Great very fast young horse..that jockeys ride was phenomenal ... Congrats to Rich Strikes... stable & handlers..