The history of Sony Leon is amazing;! This man used to live in Venezuela and sometimes just eat mango for survives!! Came to Florida and go to Kentucky with not money, not English, not chance!! But good people see his potential and help this humble man!! God bless him 🙏🙌
When a horse starts at post 20 and ends up #1, not only is the horse remarkable but the jockey must be as well. What a brilliant ride by Sonny Leon. What a fun race to watch!
That horse still had power left & that jockey knew what that horse could do. I’m telling you that horse is special. What a great group of guys who deserved this! The groomer and Rich Strike had a hellava bond too! He was able to calm him down quick
Claimed for $30,000. Amazing. I seem to recall that Seattle Slew was picked up for $15,000. You don't need a million dollars to find a good horse. You just need to know what you're doing.
Sonny made some great moves and Rich Strike completely ran down some great horses in the stretch. I’ve watched this race at least 20 times now and I still can’t believe how far back he came… navigated thru half the pack and smoked the favorites. Unbelievably crazy.
Horse was definitely on something imagine u get in the Race and he did this ROBBERY FULL OF DRUGS I HOPE THAT CHURCHILL DOWNS DRUG TEST THIS HORSE AND CHECK IF THE JOCKEY DROP SOMETHING AFTERWARDS AND I GUARANTEE THIS HORSE WILL NEVER EVER WIN A GRADED RACE AGAIN IN HIS LIFETIME... WATCH AND SEE
Please stop. I have bet on races for 30 years. This was a cleanly run race. It was a wide open race. The horse had a couple solid angles: his sire won the Belmont at a Mile and a freakin Half!! His brood are sire Smart Strike has fathered multiple Grade1 winners including KY Derby winner MineThat Bird! He was also closing big ground at a track where almost no horses can make up ground, namely Turfway Park. Kudos to the winners!! Trainer Eric Reed plays by the rules. Good story for racing!
Wow! A true underdog. What an upset. The house won bigtime with the gambler's on this one. The winning horse was purchased last year for $30,000. Nobody saw this coming. In fact they said that #20 scratched out and Rich Strike #21 was entered on Friday just 30 seconds before the slot closed. Rich Strike was in last at the beginning of the race. It was 80 to 1 odds. And the second longest shot in the history of the Kentucky derby. Sonny rode that thing like a dream. It looked like the Rich Strike was ready to run another lap at that speed. Awesome!
Another comment! Did you see Rich Strike give the stink eye at least twice before the win to two horses that were ahead of him. Then he straightened his head and went ahead of those 2 horses for the win 🏆 🤗❤️🏆🐎🏆❤️🤗
Someone need to make a movie and highlight each and everyone involved in this incredible win!! What a feel good moment in a world of chaos. My congratulations to all involved, especially Rich Strike!🐎🏆❤️
Horses behave differently when you have to make a pass on a dead run...that jockey showed courage to make a move coming off the back stretch reality ..what should have happen was a throw off stride and a loss of a tenth of a second...but that did not happen ...That horse took the command to move and just power in motion ..all the way to the finish line a .. a fantastic ride...awesome!
At the end of the Derby, Rich Strike was still pulling away from Epicenter and Zandon. He still wanted to run!! He's going to be formidable in the Preakness and incredible in the Belmont!! Just an AMAZING horse!!!
He could have run another 1/4 mile easily. He can get the Belmont distance. He was so ready to run more and so fired up that he savaged the outriders pony.
@@birdzilla106 Yep ....he was a bad boy after the race! I felt so sorry for the outrider's pony!!! But I can't wait for the Preakness and Belmont ...I would love it if he could win the Belmont with a big lead...like Secretariat. My great uncle was actually at the Belmont when Secretariat won, and he always said it was like Secretariat was running to try to come in last at the previous race!! I think he won by 31 lengths!
I just watched the race 4x. He was dead last. He made his move mid race then muscled his way in that last stretch. And still had gas. It was unbelievable.
SUPREME CONGRATULATIONS......" RICH STRIKE "..... IS AN AWESOME....BEAUTIFUL RUNNING CHAMPION....!!! ALL HE NEEDED WAS A CHANCE....SO THRILLED HE GOT HIS VICTORY - DERBY ENTRY....!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.....HORSE.....ALL YOU ARE DOING FOR GOOD....!!! I LOVE HORSES....BELMONT -- AQUEDUCT DECADES OF TRACK HISTORY, WITH MY FATHER....DAD THIS RACE...WAS FOR YOU....WE BOTH LOVED UNDERDOGS....WINNING AT HE TRACK.....!!! 1919-2008...MY BELOVED FATHER....!!!
That was an awesome, amazing ride by Sonny Leon and beautiful little horse. When I read about Rich Strike's Sire and his Dam I knew that he was a good horse. Sonny looked alot like Calvin Borel riding on the rail like Calvin did in the 2009 Kentucky Derby with Mine That Bird and the way he rode Super Saver. My uncle taught me to never count out the Longshot because some how they usually do pretty good. I was wondering if Sonny Leon ever saw Calvin Borel ride? Great job Sonny and Rich Strike.
I heard a question at this interview how did you do it ? I would have said : when meticulous impeccable preparation meets opportunity you seize that “ divine “ moment or the divine moment seizes you” got to have a courageous fearless skillful jockey and that’s is blissful feat
Well bred calumet horse won by 17 when claimed, new trainer developed it slowly, a deep closer/plodder who picked up the pieces of an insane pace. Definitely surprising, but it's happened many times. Classic case of the pace falling apart for a closer.
Right….whatever ….a Calumet reject that they dumped for 30,000 cause they did not see the potential, but they did. Sure breeding is important, but so is a trainer and a team that sees the horse’s potential them works together to make it a great horse. You sound like a snob to be honest.
Reporter: “How did this happen?” Sonny Leon, Jockey: “We passed them all!” Eric Reed - the Trainer (describing the race): “…I lost him around the corner for a second and then I passed out…” Reporter: “How you feeling Rick?” Rick Dawson: “What planet are we on?” Eric on Sonny: “He’s a family man…. He’s a great rider with a lot of courage. He has a very smart head with a good sense of pace.” Eric Reed: “We take care of the horse first and the rest falls into place.” Rick Dawson: “As for my career in horse racing, I think it just started.”
The greatest sport in the world! It’s not called the sport of Kings because that’s who owns and wins, it’s that it makes everyone who owns and wins feel like kings.
Well at least it gives a small-time people a shot in the arm....Kinda makes them blue bloods look like they're stupid spending all that money and can't get the job done!!!!
Everyone on here spitting "drugs" just stop. He would have been blood tested after winning if he had been bumped the World would know by now. So step back .
A talented and Courageous jockey who saw the moves and then had an amazing horse ready to run through …..epic!! Then to have such lovely people as the team!! They lost 23 Horses to a fire, they believe in God and miracles do happen. That race was a miracle in real time. Richie was so far back! I want to know the clock Time from the middle to the stretch on Richie! I love this!! I love God and God shined today. I so enjoy a happy story!!
No one comments on how composed and totally relaxed this horse is. Has a very pleasant personality. Always has his tongue sticking out the side of his mouth like a kid that sucks tongue. 😂😂🙆♂️🙈🤷♂️
Rich Strike has a lot of similarities to Secretariat - he would always come from behind (except for the Belmont race) to win. I bet Rich Strike, another beautiful red with muscled up physique, takes the Triple Crown!
Steve Assmusen has to be sick. 0-24!!! Zandon and Mo Donegal and Epicenter all showed up. Taiba and charge it showed lack of racing. Messier blew it even tho Johnny had him in great shape .
They need to win these next two races to put the Integrity back into racing and keep the spotlight off all them highfalutin trainers that abused the rules plus the veterinarians!!!!!
for all y'all thinking these people actually like horses are gross.i honestly wish y'all in the comments knew what went on behind the scenes. I'm sick of this shit.
I think Joel Rosario chose the wrong Horse for the Derby. Thought he gave Mo Donegal a peach of a ride in the Wood Memorial and should have realized that Mo would stay the Derby trip much better than Epicenter. Thought He rode a perfect enough race on Epicenter nonetheless. Irad Ortiz jr was terrible on Mo Donegal. Raced wide the entire trip.
All the jockeys were watching Ea other The Ortiz bros ,,,Velasquez ....and Mike Smith & F Prat Just some of the Jockeys At the end of the race they never watched SONNY LEON at 80-1 Who is he ....Nobody Knows... And probably never will............
TVG stinks they went down at 4pm eastern and I could not bet the derby. Luckily I bet a few dollars at Suffolk before noon. I planned on betting more later on TVG. I had $5 to win on him.
Sometimes you have a great horse sometimes others make you look great, Rich Strike ran a great race in the Derby but I think he won because the better horses went too fast too early and were lacking what they needed in the stretch. Rich Strike is a good horse but not great.
The history of Sony Leon is amazing;! This man used to live in Venezuela and sometimes just eat mango for survives!! Came to Florida and go to Kentucky with not money, not English, not chance!! But good people see his potential and help this humble man!! God bless him 🙏🙌
Amen!
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That's for sure a Hollywood story to be plotted
Mangos are the breakfast of champions🥭
When a horse starts at post 20 and ends up #1, not only is the horse remarkable but the jockey must be as well. What a brilliant ride by Sonny Leon. What a fun race to watch!
AMEN, SISTER!!
Horse has a beautiful spirit. Just the way he 'bounced ' through it said I'm bada** cool and full of joy.
That horse still had power left & that jockey knew what that horse could do. I’m telling you that horse is special. What a great group of guys who deserved this! The groomer and Rich Strike had a hellava bond too! He was able to calm him down quick
Well said Bunk these connections are a humble down to earth bunch, ain’t no D Wayne snootiness here that’s 4sure. Sonny Leon was masterful
The underdog won!
I totally agree with you. If he started in a different place, he would have smoked them all.
I'm so thankful God didn't answer my prayer the way I wanted. He had something MUCH better planned!
What a story! A story with everyone! Beautiful! ❤
Why don't they interview the groomer. I did see someobe else interview him earlier.
This is the best post-Derby interview ever. Nobody had a clue what to say because nobody expected Rich Strike to win.
The best Ride I have seen in my lifetime...a real horse and a real jockey.
You should have seen Secretariat.....
I really love how Rich Strike's jockey maneuvered this great horse to forever glory and a rightful place in horseracing's history. Congratulations!!!
Claimed for $30,000. Amazing. I seem to recall that Seattle Slew was picked up for $15,000. You don't need a million dollars to find a good horse. You just need to know what you're doing.
Good ol’ Kentucky horsemen beat the blue bloods. I frickin love it!
Must of missed who bred and was claimed from
Sonny made some great moves and Rich Strike completely ran down some great horses in the stretch. I’ve watched this race at least 20 times now and I still can’t believe how far back he came… navigated thru half the pack and smoked the favorites. Unbelievably crazy.
It was literally like watching a Disney movie. Everything about it. Beginning to end
Like a great race car driver!
YE$...Rich $trike had a 6th gear and covered alot of ground to reach epicenter and Zandon!
Horse was definitely on something imagine u get in the Race and he did this ROBBERY FULL OF DRUGS I HOPE THAT CHURCHILL DOWNS DRUG TEST THIS HORSE AND CHECK IF THE JOCKEY DROP SOMETHING AFTERWARDS AND I GUARANTEE THIS HORSE WILL NEVER EVER WIN A GRADED RACE AGAIN IN HIS LIFETIME... WATCH AND SEE
Please stop. I have bet on races for 30 years. This was a cleanly run race. It was a wide open race. The horse had a couple solid angles: his sire won the Belmont at a Mile and a freakin Half!! His brood are sire Smart Strike has fathered multiple Grade1 winners including KY Derby winner MineThat Bird! He was also closing big ground at a track where almost no horses can make up ground, namely Turfway Park. Kudos to the winners!! Trainer Eric Reed plays by the rules. Good story for racing!
I don’t think people understand how important that ride was. To steer around so many tied horses at full speed
Bingo !!
One of the best jockey rides of all time. To go from last place to win was unbelievable in a 20 horse field
and no injuries or incidents. It's amazing
They didn’t even see him coming!
Wow! A true underdog. What an upset. The house won bigtime with the gambler's on this one. The winning horse was purchased last year for $30,000. Nobody saw this coming. In fact they said that #20 scratched out and Rich Strike #21 was entered on Friday just 30 seconds before the slot closed.
Rich Strike was in last at the beginning of the race.
It was 80 to 1 odds. And the second longest shot in the history of the Kentucky derby. Sonny rode that thing like a dream. It looked like the Rich Strike was ready to run another lap at that speed. Awesome!
If this horse doesn't win the Preakness, he'll win the Belmont, he seems to have that endurance.
A $30,000 claimed horse at that! A "throwaway"! What a great achievement!
I love listening to these down to earth ppl talk about the horse and this win.
So glad you're still alive keep up the good words
I look forward to the movie about this trainer and his life.
And another movie about the jockey
Props to the jockey! Sonny Leon is The Man!
That was almost impossible....what a great horse and a spectacular jockey
More life lessons in this 27 minutes than in 4 years of college.
You wrote the perfect comment. Saw this 8 months ago and wanted to view again. You reminded me why I did! Kind regards to you.
That last move RS made to go behind the horse in the final stretch is memorable.
Another comment! Did you see Rich Strike give the stink eye at least twice before the win to two horses that were ahead of him. Then he straightened his head and went ahead of those 2 horses for the win 🏆 🤗❤️🏆🐎🏆❤️🤗
That race was a moment in my life I'll never forget.
Someone need to make a movie and highlight each and everyone involved in this incredible win!! What a feel good moment in a world of chaos. My congratulations to all involved, especially Rich Strike!🐎🏆❤️
Horses behave differently when you have to make a pass on a dead run...that jockey showed courage to make a move coming off the back stretch reality ..what should have happen was a throw off stride and a loss of a tenth of a second...but that did not happen ...That horse took the command to move and just power in motion ..all the way to the finish line a .. a fantastic ride...awesome!
You are absolutely right to weave through horses at that speed without breaking stride, AMAZING!!!
Good things do happen to good people!
amazing story . . .congrats to ALL of Rich Strikes team ~
Their whole team seems so sweet
At the end of the Derby, Rich Strike was still pulling away from Epicenter and Zandon. He still wanted to run!! He's going to be formidable in the Preakness and incredible in the Belmont!!
Just an AMAZING horse!!!
He could have run another 1/4 mile easily. He can get the Belmont distance. He was so ready to run more and so fired up that he savaged the outriders pony.
@@birdzilla106 Yep ....he was a bad boy after the race! I felt so sorry for the outrider's pony!!! But I can't wait for the Preakness and Belmont ...I would love it if he could win the Belmont with a big lead...like Secretariat.
My great uncle was actually at the Belmont when Secretariat won, and he always said it was like Secretariat was running to try to come in last at the previous race!! I think he won by 31 lengths!
Bob Seger "Against the Wind".
I just watched the race 4x. He was dead last. He made his move mid race then muscled his way in that last stretch. And still had gas. It was unbelievable.
I wouldnt be surprised if he becomes a triple crowner.
Everything just goes his way.
That horse was so well prepared. School, school, school....Congratulations!
Except Fife forgot to school him about the pony & the outrider episode was unforgivable he needs a new job!!!!
Good team, great training and outstanding riding!!!!
SUPREME CONGRATULATIONS......" RICH STRIKE "..... IS AN AWESOME....BEAUTIFUL RUNNING CHAMPION....!!! ALL HE NEEDED WAS A CHANCE....SO THRILLED HE GOT HIS VICTORY - DERBY ENTRY....!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.....HORSE.....ALL YOU ARE DOING FOR GOOD....!!! I LOVE HORSES....BELMONT -- AQUEDUCT DECADES OF TRACK HISTORY, WITH MY FATHER....DAD THIS RACE...WAS FOR YOU....WE BOTH LOVED UNDERDOGS....WINNING AT HE TRACK.....!!! 1919-2008...MY BELOVED FATHER....!!!
There better be a documentary about this!
What a great story,very exciting to see this 🐎 to win this way coming from behind,remainder me the great zeniatta..!
Absolutely believe in miracles. Also believe in people who know what they're doing! Hats off to the jockey!🖐️👍😁
This horse is a gift from the horse God, his journey has just begun, we not done hearing from him yet...
What a great Team victory!🐴🐴🐴🐴
Omg. A Dream came true. This horse was like a Dame Mustang just driving through the BQE in Bklyn. Fantastic!
Way to run ‘em down, Sonny!!! You da man, let’s GO!!!
Lets go Brandon....
Talk about an aptly named horse who made his name HAPPEN. BEAUTIFUL!
Sonny Leon is the best rider who doesn't get any deserve rides
Oh he will now..He made all time history.
Amazing story!!! Good people for sure living the dream
Congratulations!
What a wonderful story
America's Horse - Rich Strike (foaled April 25, 2019) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 2022 Kentucky Derby racing at 80-1 odds.
That was an awesome, amazing ride by Sonny Leon and beautiful little horse. When I read about Rich Strike's Sire and his Dam I knew that he was a good horse. Sonny looked alot like Calvin Borel riding on the rail like Calvin did in the 2009 Kentucky Derby with Mine That Bird and the way he rode Super Saver. My uncle taught me to never count out the Longshot because some how they usually do pretty good. I was wondering if Sonny Leon ever saw Calvin Borel ride? Great job Sonny and Rich Strike.
Awesome race!
Rich strike I hope and pray will win again soon
110, closing number . Why the hell not? He wins . Still laughing 😃. Great hustling ride. Simply spectacular 👌. From bust to steak.
He runs like Secretariat ❤️❤️
I agree, amazing how Rich Strike was able to turn on that burst of speed when it was needed! Amazing athletes both horse and rider.
Has the same beautiful color as Secretariat ! One of my favorite horses
I heard a question at this interview how did you do it ? I would have said : when meticulous impeccable preparation meets opportunity you seize that “ divine “ moment or the divine moment seizes you” got to have a courageous fearless skillful jockey and that’s is blissful feat
Well bred calumet horse won by 17 when claimed, new trainer developed it slowly, a deep closer/plodder who picked up the pieces of an insane pace. Definitely surprising, but it's happened many times. Classic case of the pace falling apart for a closer.
Right….whatever ….a Calumet reject that they dumped for 30,000 cause they did not see the potential, but they did. Sure breeding is important, but so is a trainer and a team that sees the horse’s potential them works together to make it a great horse. You sound like a snob to be honest.
such an amazing jockey
Reporter: “How did this happen?”
Sonny Leon, Jockey: “We passed them all!”
Eric Reed - the Trainer (describing the race): “…I lost him around the corner for a second and then I passed out…”
Reporter: “How you feeling Rick?”
Rick Dawson: “What planet are we on?”
Eric on Sonny: “He’s a family man…. He’s a great rider with a lot of courage. He has a very smart head with a good sense of pace.”
Eric Reed: “We take care of the horse first and the rest falls into place.”
Rick Dawson: “As for my career in horse racing, I think it just started.”
The greatest sport in the world! It’s not called the sport of Kings because that’s who owns and wins, it’s that it makes everyone who owns and wins feel like kings.
Well at least it gives a small-time people a shot in the arm....Kinda makes them blue bloods look like they're stupid spending all that money and can't get the job done!!!!
Everyone on here spitting "drugs" just stop. He would have been blood tested after winning if he had been bumped the World would know by now. So step back .
It was all heart hard to beat that
Don't for get the groom, exercise riders, pony riders, hot walkers, night watchman, etc.!
A talented and Courageous jockey who saw the moves and then had an amazing horse ready to run through …..epic!! Then to have such lovely people as the team!! They lost 23 Horses to a fire, they believe in God and miracles do happen. That race was a miracle in real time. Richie was so far back! I want to know the clock Time from the middle to the stretch on Richie! I love this!! I love God and God shined today. I so enjoy a happy story!!
I can't wait for the movie!!
The Jockey and this team have good strategy. The jockey doesn't give anything up. He keeps his horse's talent secret.
No one comments on how composed and totally relaxed this horse is. Has a very pleasant personality. Always has his tongue sticking out the side of his mouth like a kid that sucks tongue. 😂😂🙆♂️🙈🤷♂️
Congratulations!!!
Super Win Congrats❣❣❣ 🏇💨
Really likable guys, all of them.
Congratulations to you.Rich Strike
Mine that Bird 2.0 what a burst he showed in the end
I wooo you so like to know his time
The gangsta Cinderella story.
Top 2 finishers had a win over Churchills surface. 30k claim to Kentucky derby gold lighting stuck
Masterpiece
"The first will be last and the last will be first" - Jesus Christ
Amen! God worked a miracle today ! Beautiful
Lady Luck put in massive overtime for this horse and his connections both pre-race and race.
No “luck” allGod -the alpha /Omega and the beginning and the end. Recognize the power of God when a miracle occurs.
The Dixons kept him calm walking him over,big plus .1st time they ever handled the horse.
And it's relatively new (considering Derby race history) where an AE can draw in on Friday.
Film rights will be robust.
Rich Strike has a lot of similarities to Secretariat - he would always come from behind (except for the Belmont race) to win. I bet Rich Strike, another beautiful red with muscled up physique, takes the Triple Crown!
Congratulations
Great press conference ❤️
If this isn't the script for another classic movie, I don't know what is.
Steve Assmusen has to be sick. 0-24!!! Zandon and Mo Donegal and Epicenter all showed up. Taiba and charge it showed lack of racing. Messier blew it even tho Johnny had him in great shape .
Perfect name for this horse here win da 2022 May derby so cool now go win da next two Preakness n Belmont . Little guys needs to win these races right
They need to win these next two races to put the Integrity back into racing and keep the spotlight off all them highfalutin trainers that abused the rules plus the veterinarians!!!!!
@@montanawarren8462 #SOTRUETHAT
Always, love a long shot horse too.
Sonny won this race no doubt. O yea the horses closing pace helped.
Movie incoming
Longshot the 🎥. In real life again today. .Good show
Congrats to rich strike n connection win da berry 2022
Horse literally looked like a Lambo weaving through rush hour traffic on the interstate.
for all y'all thinking these people actually like horses are gross.i honestly wish y'all in the comments knew what went on behind the scenes. I'm sick of this shit.
Save ground and then pounce!!!!
The hand of God
all I can say is thank yo$$$$$$
I think Joel Rosario chose the wrong Horse for the Derby. Thought he gave Mo Donegal a peach of a ride in the Wood Memorial and should have realized that Mo would stay the Derby trip much better than Epicenter. Thought He rode a perfect enough race on Epicenter nonetheless. Irad Ortiz jr was terrible on Mo Donegal. Raced wide the entire trip.
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That horse was going nuts after the race. I’m sure people are talking lol
Drug's
21 pico grams. 🤣
@@em4160 you are so wrong Batman has the Integrity of God get off of it
@@Sethdominus777 not everybody is alike you know there are still some Horsemen out there with real integrity!
Disney better offer to buy the rights to this story before someone else doed
All the jockeys were watching Ea other The Ortiz bros ,,,Velasquez ....and Mike Smith & F Prat Just some of the Jockeys At the end of the race they never watched SONNY LEON at 80-1 Who is he ....Nobody Knows... And probably never will............
Lol. I bet his odds are alot different now.🏇🏇🏇
12th race 12 government the Government sits on God's shoulders.
TVG stinks they went down at 4pm eastern and I could not bet the derby. Luckily I bet a few dollars at Suffolk before noon. I planned on betting more later on TVG. I had $5 to win on him.
Wanna trade places??? 🤣🤣🤣 I lost $1500 at the Circa WTFFFFF 🤢🤢🤢🤢 sucks when u had a 1-3-6-10-13-15 super box
@@DerbyBandit That's rough. I saw his last race. He got in trouble but kept on trying to the wire.
Congratulations
to bad you cant hear the jockey talking due to all the reporters talking...no respect!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KARMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The dope is good.
Racing has been bery bery good to Sony…
lmao
Seems so similar to Seabiscuit
Sometimes you have a great horse sometimes others make you look great, Rich Strike ran a great race in the Derby but I think he won because the better horses went too fast too early and were lacking what they needed in the stretch. Rich Strike is a good horse but not great.