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Louisville, KY, USA

Rich Strike, with odds of 80-1 stacked against him, won the Kentucky Derby in dramatic fashion, causing the second-biggest upset in the race's 148-year history. The Calumet Farm-bred colt, who was a replacement for Ethereal Road, beat favourites Epicenter and Zandon and now is in contention to become only the 14th horse in the sport's history to win a Triple Crown. Also read: Who is Sonny Leon, Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike's jockey?,The season will continue at Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 21 and conclude at Belmont Stakes in New York on June 11. The draft for Churchill Downs was full. All 20 horses were named and Rich Strike was not amongst them. However, Ethereal Road withdrew late Friday giving trainer Eric Reed's horse a shot to fame. ,Also read: Kentucky Derby 2022: Payout for betting on surprise winner Rich Strike,However, Rich Strike is not the biggest upset of Kentucky Derby. The honour lies with Donerail from 1913. The colt started at No 5 with 91-1 odds. It was trailing for a majority part of the race but made a pass in the final stretch to win. A $2 winning amount returned $184.90. That would be worth $5,480.36 today, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rich Strike now ranks second all time, with a $2 win bet returning $163.60. Also read: Who is Eric Reed, Kentuck Derby-winning horse Rich Strike's trainer?,Here is a look at the biggest upsets of the Run for the Roses:,1913 Donerail 91-1: The horse started fifth and passed the rest of the field in the final sixteenth of the mile. ,Also read: Donald Trump to host $75k per-person fundraiser at the Kentucky Derby: What we know,2019 Country House 65-1: Maximum Security had won the race. However, a late review went against him and it became the first winner to ever be outright disqualified. Country House, who was second by three-fourth lengths, was then declared winner. ,2005 Giacomo 50-1: Giacomo denied Afleet Alex a Triple Crown with a slim win at Kentucy Derby.

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<ul>
 <li>Rich Strike, with odds of 80-1 stacked against him, won the Kentucky Derby in dramatic fashion</li>
 <li>The Calumet Farm-bred colt, who was a replacement for&nbsp;Ethereal Road</li>
 <li>However, Rich Strike is not the biggest upset of Kentucky Derby</li>
</ul>

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Rich Strike to Country House: Biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history

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To the unfamiliar, the world of horse racing might appear complex because, while the races themselves are simple to watch and enjoy, the process of placing a wager can be intimidating. There are different kinds of horse racing bets to learn about, but with a solid understanding of the fundamentals, one should be able to navigate the racing landscape with ease. Also Read| How To Bet On The Kentucky Derby Online?,Types of horse racing bets-,Standard wagers,Win Bet,In horse racing, this is the most straightforward wager. You win your wager if your preferred horse wins the race. Place Bet,If your horse finishes first or second, you win the wager. Show Bet,A show bet is the simplest wager in horse racing, and it pays you if your horse places first, second, or third. The payouts are frequently lower than those from win or place bets. If your horse finishes first, second, or third, you win the wager. Also Read|Who is Eric Reed, Kentuck Derby-winning horse Rich Strike's trainer?,Exotic Wagers,Exotic bets entail betting on two or more horses in a single race or across multiple races. They're more difficult to win than win/place/show wagers. Single-race (vertical) exotics,Single-race exotic wagers, sometimes known as vertical exotics, entail betting on the finish order of a single race. The challenge rises with each additional finishing position you try to choose, but so does the possible profit. Exacta Bet,The exacta is one of the oldest exotic bets, requiring you to pick the top two finishers in the precise sequence. The minimum wager amount varies depending on the racetrack. Quinella Bet,The quinella is a simplified exacta that is only accessible at particular tracks. The top two finishers must still be chosen, although they can cross the finish line in any order. Trifecta Bet,The trifecta wager requires you to correctly predict the top three finishers. Typically, the minimum payment is 50 cents. Superfecta Bet,Horseplayers must correctly pick the top four finishers in the superfecta. Also Read|Kentucky Derby 2022: Payout for betting on surprise winner Rich Strike,Super High 5,The Super 5 asks you to correctly order the top five finishers. If no one hits the Super High 5, the wagering pool transfers over to the following race with the Super High 5, offering a jackpot award for the next round of winning players to split. Multi-race (horizontal) exotics,Multi-race exotics entail picking the winners of two or more races in a row. Double,Horseplayers must pick the winners of two races in a row to win this wager. The minimum wager is usually between $1 and $2. Pick 3,Pick 3 challenges players to predict the winners of three consecutive races. Pick 4,Pick 4 is picking a quartet of winners in a row for a minimum of 50 cents. Pick 5,Pick 5 asks you to correctly order the top five finishers. Some tracks offer jackpot Pick 5 wagers, in which bettors can win big if they're the only one to pick the winning sequence on any particular day. Pick 6,The minimum payment for Pick 6 might be as low as 20 cents, but the goal is always the same: to pick six consecutive winners. Many Pick 6 wagers, like the Pick 5, pay a jackpot bonus to the player who creates the single winning ticket.

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You win your wager if your preferred horse <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/kentucky-derby-2022-rich-strike-wins\\\">wins</a> the race.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Place Bet\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"If your horse finishes first or second, you win the wager.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Show Bet\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"A show bet is the simplest wager in horse racing, and it pays you if your horse places first, second, or third. The payouts are frequently lower than those from win or place bets. If your horse finishes first, second, or third, you win the wager.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read|<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/who-is-eric-reed\\\">Who is Eric Reed, Kentuck Derby-winning horse Rich Strike's trainer?</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Exotic Wagers\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Exotic bets entail betting on two or more horses in a single race or across multiple races. They're more difficult to win than win/place/show wagers.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Single-race (vertical) exotics\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Single-race exotic wagers, sometimes known as \\\"vertical\\\" exotics, entail betting on the finish order of a single race. 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If no one hits the Super High 5, the wagering pool transfers over to the following race with the Super High 5, offering a jackpot award for the next round of winning players to split.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Multi-race (horizontal) exotics\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Multi-race exotics entail picking the winners of two or more races in a row.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Double\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Horseplayers must pick the winners of two races in a row to win this wager. 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<ul>
 <li>To the unfamiliar, the world of horse racing might appear complex</li>
 <li>Win bet, place bet and show bet are the standard wagers</li>
 <li>With a solid understanding of the fundamentals, one should be able to navigate the racing landscape with ease</li>
</ul>

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Rich Strike to Country House: Biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history

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