[Mick]

i don't often watch horse racing, but this victory by an 80:1 long-shot is wonderful. rich strike was an alternate and did not even get in the race until a scratch 5 minutes before the deadline on friday. the jockey runs him at the back of the pack through 3/4 of the race and weaves him beautifully to the front at the last second. the press conference afterwards is great as well. the owner, trainer, and jockey are kind, caring, modest. youtube has video replays of the televised version, and nbc.com has an overhead view of the finish.

I really enjoyed watching this.  My former firm had a Lexington office, and about half their marketing surrounded the Derby and all the social goings-on. Completely different atmosphere than Bay Meadows (back in the day), Tanforan, Albany Fields or the Southern California venues.

Seeing an 80:1 shot win, along with the reactions of the owner, trainer and jockey; was really a treat.

[Mick]

i don't often watch horse racing, but this victory by an 80:1 long-shot is wonderful. rich strike was an alternate and did not even get in the race until a scratch 5 minutes before the deadline on friday. the jockey runs him at the back of the pack through 3/4 of the race and weaves him beautifully to the front at the last second. the press conference afterwards is great as well. the owner, trainer, and jockey are kind, caring, modest. youtube has video replays of the televised version, and nbc.com has an overhead view of the finish.

I really enjoyed watching this.  My former firm had a Lexington office, and about half their marketing surrounded the Derby and all the social goings-on. Completely different atmosphere than Bay Meadows (back in the day), Tanforan, Albany Fields or the Southern California venues.

Seeing an 80:1 shot win, along with the reactions of the owner, trainer and jockey; was really a treat.