Rich Strike, who failed to qualify for the 20-horse Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve but received a starting gate berth when Ethereal Road scratched the day before, pulled one of the shocking upsets in the race’s 148-year history on May 7 at
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2022 Kentucky Derby at a Glance
Finally, the big day is at hand. After all the prep races, workouts, ups and downs, golden rails, and miserable trips, the first Saturday in May is at hand and 20 of the best 3-year-olds in the nation will be squaring off in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. If you still haven’t settled on your pick for the 148th edition, don’t fret. You’re hardly alone.
