Long shot Rich Strike won the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville in upset fashion. The horse had 80-1 odds entering the race.
Sonny Leon celebrates after winning the Kentucky Derby. AP
Sonny Leon aboard No. 21 horse Rich Strike wins the Kentucky Derby.USA TODAY Sports
Rich Strike (right) comes from behind to win the Kentucky Derby. Getty ImagesIt was jockey Sonny Leon’s first time winning the Derby.
The No. 21 horse wasn’t expected to run the race. He was the first alternate after Ethereal Road was scratched Friday morning.
