80-1 shot Rich Strike wins Kentucky Derby
by Eric Blum from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#5Z13X)
Rich Strike wasn't in the Kentucky Derby field when head trainer Eric Reid woke up Friday morning. After a late scratch to Ethereal Road, a spot opened up for a 21st horse in the 20-thoroughbred field. And one of the longest shots in the field at 80-1 at post time just won the 148th Kentucky Derby.