Rich Strike Shocks the Horse Racing World With Stunning Kentucky Derby Upset Win

Jockey Sonny Leon reacts after Rich Strike wins the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 7, 2022. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

By John Cherwa From Los Angeles Times

In one of the most unbelievable races in Kentucky Derby history, Rich Strike, the longest odds on the board, ran down favorite Epicenter and Zandon in deep stretch to win the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday.