From claim to fame, Rich Strike springs 80-1 Kentucky Derby upset

Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby by three-quarters of a length. The chestnut three year old was sent off at 80-1. Summer Is Tomorrow was the fastest horse in the race. Epicenter and Zandon finished second and third. The winner paid $163.60 to win, $74.20 to place, and $29.40 to show. A bet on the winner brought in $741,018.10. Ethereal Road withdrew on Friday morning. Rich Strike finished third in Jeff Ruby Steaks prior to the Derby. He was bred by Calumet Farm.