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How 81-1 shot Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby
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How 81-1 shot Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby

From the The Kentucky Derby, the escaped Alabama inmate and former prison officer, and more top stories from the last week series
  • By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer
  • May 9, 2022
  • May 9, 2022 Updated Jul 6, 2026
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One of the biggest upsets in racing history happened Saturday in the Kentucky Derby. Here's how a 3-year-old colt that was closer to last place than first for most of the race made it all happen.

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