Gallery located inside Mandalay BayLas Vegas
“Rich Strike” is a bold contemporary street art piece capturing the legendary underdog victory at the 2022 Kentucky Derby, where Rich Strike stunned the world as an 80-1 long shot—the biggest upset in modern Derby history. Hand-painted with spray paint on wood (36” x 48”), this original artwork immortalizes that once-in-a-lifetime moment of grit and triumph.
Layered over the image is a Shakespeare-inspired quote: “He who overcomes adversity makes bold stirkes for a fortune.”The misspelling of “strikes” was unintentional, yet became part of the narrative—proving that greatness doesn’t require perfection.
Blending horse racing art, sports art, motivational art, pop art, and contemporary street art, this piece is a powerful symbol of resilience, risk, and achieving the impossible.