‘I MIGHT HAVE A HEART ATTACK.’ Social media reacts to Rich Strike’s Kentucky Derby win

By Karla Ward

Updated May 9, 2022 7:17 AM

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Rich Strike’s upset in the Kentucky Derby Saturday generated a wave of reaction on social media, from users awed by his surprising come-from-behind win to those amused by his spirited antics in the moments immediately after the race.

That horse run like me #21 pic.twitter.com/OzsKyzlZNs
— Big O (@Oscartshiebwe34) May 7, 2022

How long before “Rich Strike” becomes a movie? #KentuckyDerby
— Chris Bailey (@Kentuckyweather) May 7, 2022

OH MY GOOOODNESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

RICH STRIKE HAS WON THE #KENTUCKYDERBY!!!!!
— World Horse Racing (@WHR) May 7, 2022

Rich Strike wins the Derby and immediately starts trying to eat the other horses. pic.twitter.com/hFJ5jOy1z4
— Shannon The Dude (@ShannonTheDude) May 7, 2022

80-1?! Rich Strike just upset the world and is now trying to fight other horses.

king.
— Kayce Smith (@KayceSmith) May 7, 2022

Rich Strike is the first horse I’ve ever been a fan of.

Strolls in like he owned the place despite the fact he wasn’t even supposed to be there. Torched the favorites in the home stretch. Then immediately fights other horses.

Brilliant. Absolutely love it.#KentuckyDerby
— Eric Ranks (@E_Ranks) May 7, 2022

So everyone should break out their Calumet Farm Bourbon and raise a toast to Calumet Farm for breeding and raising this super fast horse that came out of nowhere and found that extra gear to win the Kentucky Derby

80-1 odds underdog

“Rich Strike”

Amazing race! pic.twitter.com/aTBRbqZTtu
— James McMurry (@jmcmurry) May 7, 2022

And for those who placed a bet on the longshot, the payout would be pretty exciting.

If you had Rich Strike in the Kentucky Derby… pic.twitter.com/qgq9gN4qpN
— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) May 7, 2022

I MIGHT HAVE A HEART ATTACK. We did a “what the heck” bet on Rich Strike and HE JUST WON THE #KYDERBY.
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) May 7, 2022

Everyone who bet on Rich Strike watching the Kentucky Derby: pic.twitter.com/VWf7SMWL4j
— The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) May 7, 2022

if you heard a neighbor scream it’s probably because they placed a joke bet on a horse named Rich Strike and just got paid 80-1 #DerbyDay
— shauna (@goldengateblond) May 7, 2022

Going to put a irresponsibly large bet on Rich Strike for the Kentucky Derby.

He was the 2nd choice replacement for a scratched horse. Chance to prove himself? Storybook Ending time.
— Tommy Biology (@TomComer12) May 6, 2022

This story was originally published May 7, 2022 at 8:21 PM.

Karla Ward

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Karla Ward is a native of Logan County who has worked as a reporter at the Herald-Leader since 2000. She covers breaking news. Support my work with a digital subscription

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