LOUISVILLE, Ky. — 2022 Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike's racing days are over.
The 4-year-old colt will be consigned by Candy Meadows Farm as a stallion prospect and available for purchase at the November Horses of Racing Age Sale Nov. 17. Rich Strike earned more than $2.5 million in his career.
Keeneland made the announcement Thursday. Rich Strike had been rehabbing various injuries, according to his owner.
“Effectively immediately I am announcing the retirement of Rich Strike from racing,” owner Rick Dawson said. “Over the past few months, Rich Strike was given the opportunity to rehab and return to his top racing form. However, nagging injuries have prevented that from happening. I’m hopeful now that Rich Strike finds a new home and begins a second career as a stallion.”
Rich Strike was an 80-1 favorite in 2022, making him the second-biggest longshot to win the race in its near 150-year history. He made a memorable run up the rain in the final stretch for the win.
He made headlines for getting feisty after the race and biting at a guide pony.
The horse was bred in Kentucky by Calumet Farm.
“Keeneland is excited to showcase Rich Strike, a rare offering who will appeal to international buyers as a stallion prospect and to fans of racing worldwide,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said.
The November Horses of Racing Age Sale starts at noon. The catalog for the auction of racehorses is available here.
Rich Strike is available for inspection in Lexington by appointment.
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