Who is the owner of Rich Strike?

In September 2021, horse trainer Eric Reed, on behalf of Richard Dawson's RED-TR Racing, bought Rich Strike for $30,000 at a claiming race at Churchill Downs. Jockey Sonny Leon rode Rich Strike to his victory in the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2022.

How much did the owner of Rich Strike bet?

It was the veteran horseman's first Kentucky Derby starter; he and owner Richard Dawson claimed Rich Strike for $30,000 from breeder Calumet Farm and trainer Joe Sharp last September at Churchill Downs. Reed, who watched the race from the paddock, fell to the ground after Rich Strike crossed the wire first.

Who sponsors Rich Strike?

Seeing some synergy in the company's story and the story of his horse—upset Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Rich Strike —owner Rick Dawson reached a sponsorship agreement with "Dan-O's Seasoning."

Where is Rich Strikes jockey from?

The Daily Racing Form reported that Leon will not appeal the suspension, reportedly one of several for the 32-year-old jockey from Venezuela in the past year.

Who is the breeder of Rich Strike?

Rich Strike is a 4 year old colt and has raced from 2021 to 2022. He was sired by Keen Ice out of the Smart Strike mare Gold Strike. He was trained by Eric Reed and has raced for Richard Dawson, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Calumet Farm.

Rich Strike's owner in complete shock after winning Kentucky Derby

Who is Rich Strike groomer?

Perhaps it's a spouse, partner, or friend. Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike has formed his own special bond. Often you'll see his groom, Jerry Dixon Jr.

What does the owner of Rich Strike do for a living?

Dawson, a semi-retired oil/gas businessman, was reached in Kentucky, less than 24 hours from winning the Derby. He has only been an owner for a few years and counts Rich Strike as his only active horse. He started owning horses while on a fact-finding mission with another prominent breeder and owner from Oklahoma.

How much did Rich Strike jockey get paid?

Rich Strike paid $163.60 on a $2 bet to win. Only Donerail in 1913 had a higher payout, at $184.90.

Who made the biggest bet on Rich Strike?

Stacie Conard and her five children won $25,000 when Rich Strike pulled off the upset with 80 to 1 odds, winning the 148th Kentucky Derby. A southern Indiana family who won big with Rich Strike's victory said it was thanks to divine intervention.

Who is Rich Strike's mother?

Rich Strike is a Manitoban once-removed. His mom is Gold Strike, a thoroughbred mare born in 2002 just southwest of Winnipeg in the tiny community of Brunkild.

Did anyone make money on Rich Strike?

Conard and her five children won $25,000 when Rich Strike pulled off the upset with 80 to 1 odds, winning Kentucky Derby 148. "I'm sure all the neighbors heard us. It was just chaotic in the house,” Conard said.

Who trained Rich Strike horse?

Trainer Eric Reed eyes five-race campaign for 80-1 winner of the Run for the Roses. It's back to work for 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Rich Strike . Trainer Eric Reed said RED TR-Racing's son of Keen Ice arrived at his Mercury Training Center in Lexington Jan.

Why is Rich Strike retired?

Country House became the first Derby winner to skip the Preakness since Grindstone in 1996. The 3-year-old colt was retired after a bone chip was discovered in his knee.

What does Rick Dawson do for a living?

The Edmond resident, who owns and races horses as Red TR-Racing, is a semi-retired oil and gas businessman.

How much did a $10 bet on Rich Strike win?

Rich Strike, a late entrant in the grandest horse race, went off at 80-1 odds. Meaning a $10 Win bet on the Derby winner would've returned $818. He stunned the sports world on Saturday by winning by three-quarters of a length over second-place finisher Epicenter (4-1 favorite).

Where is Rich Strike's owner from?

Rich Strike suddenly goes on to the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday as a prime contender. Dawson, a native of Oklahoma, is semi-retired from a career in the gas and oil industry.

Has Rich Strike ever won a race?

Jockey Sonny Leon rode Rich Strike to his victory in the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2022.

How much did a $2 bet on Rich Strike make?

Rich Strike's upset paid $163.60 to win, $74.20 to place and $29.40 to show on a $2 bet.

Did anyone hit the superfecta in the Kentucky Derby?

A successful “Superfecta” with correct picks for the first four finishers in sequence secured the $321,500 win. The other player put 50 cents on a “Pick 5” bet and won $247,215.

Why did Rich Strike bite other horses?

Why did Rich Strike try to bite the pony and its outrider? Aaron Mudd of the Lexington Herald-Leader spoke to Caton Bredar, an on-air host with horse racing television network TVG, about the biting incident involving Rich Strike. Her conclusion was that the horse was acting typical of an aggressive male horse.

Did Rich Strike bite a jockey?

In the moments after he crossed the finish line, as spectators in the stands erupted into a roar, video and images showed outriders on the track struggling to get Rich Strike under control as he repeatedly bit the lead pony and its rider Greg Blasi.

How much did bookies lose on Rich Strike?

Only $501,135 of the total amount wagered on the win pool was on Rich Strike, the lowest of any horse in the field, according to figures released by the track.

Did Rich Strike get punched?

If Rich Strike had been given a few moments to calm down after the Kentucky Derby, he may not have reacted to his chaotic surroundings by biting the outrider and his horse, after which the outrider punched him.

Is Rick Dawson the owner of the Kentucky Derby winner?

Rick Dawson, of Edmond, the owner of Rich Strike, the horse that shocked the world Saturday by winning the Kentucky Derby at 80-to-1 odds, has been a regular at the off-track betting site and restaurant on Memorial Road for years.

Who is Rich Strike father?

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike is a son of Keen Ice, a sire who won multiple graded stakes races in his career, and Gold Strike, his dam by Smart Strike. The thoroughbred chestnut colt was foaled on April 25, 2019.