In one of the most shocking finishes ever, Rich Strike has won the 2022 Kentucky Derby! Rich Strike was ridden by jockey Sonny Leon and trained by Eric Reed. His closing odds were 80/1. Rich Strike replaced Ethereal Road in the race, who was scratched yesterday.
Derby favorite Epicenter was the runner-up, with Zandon finishing in third.
2022 Kentucky Derby Payouts
Here are the payouts for the 2022 Kentucky Derby, based on a $2 bet.
When it comes to Kentucky Derby betting, it’s all about finishing in the money (ITM): first, second or third.
Here’s a look at the Kentucky Derby post position returns for bets to win, place, or show.
| Horse Name | Post Position | Closing Odds | Win $ | Place $ | Show $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Strike | 21 | 80/1 | 163.60 | $74.20 | $29.40 |
| Epicenter | 3 | 4/1 | N/A | $7.40 | $5.20 |
| Zandon | 10 | 6/1 | N/A | N/A | $5.60 |
$2.00 Exacta: $4,101.20
$1.00 Trifecta: $14,870.70
$1.00 Superfecta: $321,500.10
| Finish | Post Position | Horse | Margin Lengths | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Rich Strike | $1,860,000 | |
| 2 | 3 | Epicenter | 3/4 | $600,000 |
| 3 | 10 | Zandon | 1 1/2 | $300,000 |
| 4 | 13 | Simplification | 3 1/2 | $150,000 |
| 5 | 1 | Mo Donegal | 5 3/4 | $90,000 |
| 6 | 14 | Barber Road | 4 3/4 | |
| 7 | 18 | Tawny Port | 4 3/4 | |
| 8 | 5 | Smile Happy | 10 | |
| 9 | 9 | Tiz the Bomb | 12 1/2 | |
| 10 | 19 | Zozos | 15 3/4 | |
| 11 | 17 | Classic Causeway | 17 | |
| 12 | 12 | Taiba | 17 3/4 | |
| 13 | 7 | Crown Pride | 18 1/4 | |
| 14 | 2 | Happy Jack | 19 | |
| 15 | 6 | Messier | 19 | |
| 16 | 15 | White Abarrio | 19 3/4 | |
| 17 | 8 | Charge It | 27 3/4 | |
| 18 | 16 | Cyberknife | 42 1/2 | |
| 19 | 11 | Pioneer of Medina | 56 3/4 | |
| 20 | 4 | Summer is Tomorrow | 64 1/2 |
Kentucky Derby results FAQs
Mandaloun won the 2021 Kentucky Derby after the original winner Medina Spirit was disqualified after the race.
Mandaloun won $1.86 million for his Kentucky Derby win in 2021.
The 2021 winner Mandaloun was trained by Brad H. Cox and owned by Juddmonte.
The 2021 winner Mandaloun was born in Kentucky.
