He won’t soon forget this one. "He's a real advocate for racing. By the backstretch, I tried to open up, but he just stood there and Swiss Skydiver came to him. I wanted to see everybody outside of me. Watching tape and getting good instruction from trainer Bob Baffert proved to be a winning combination. John Velazquez holds the trophy after riding Authentic to victory in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) It was certainly stunning for the Hall of Fame jockey who guided Authentic to a wire-to-wire victory on Saturday at Churchill Downs. His pedigree suggests that he may be limited to the mile and an eighth, but we’ll get him out there and see if he can hold his speed for a mile and a quarter. “He’s pretty quick,” Velazquez said of Authentic. I wanted to see everybody outside of me. He literally put his money where he mouth is and invested with MyRaceHorse and he's just a champion for it.". “If this horse gets away good, he’s tactical enough that he can be forward and give (jockey Brian Hernandez) a little chance to see how the race is developing and then we can kind of take it from there.”. That race will go down as one of the top, just the way he handled a horse like him.”. The colt’s victory in the 1 1/8-mile Haskell – where he seemed in control early in the stretch before barely holding on – raised doubts on that matter. “I was hoping that my horse reacted,” Velazquez explained on the September 12th edition of Off to the Races radio. "Wayne really took to the idea of being able to bring horse ownership to literally every man and woman, any economic stratus," Spendthrift President Eric Gustavson said. Wolf’s Starlight group campaigns Authentic alongside Spendthrift Farm, MyRaceHorse Stable and Madaket Stable. Other than perhaps the Breeder’s Cup Classic, also a possibility for Authentic, the Preakness is the biggest single victory missing on his racing resume. "But that was won by Johnny. I told Bob even that when we get to the lead, I'm not going into the rail. “I was hoping that my horse responded to what I wanted him to do and Bob said to make sure you go left-handed (with the whip). “Quite honestly, I don’t know which one it is. Drayden Van Dyke piloted Authentic for each of his first four starts, including at Santa Anita in the Sham Stakes (G3) and San Felipe Stakes (G2). Authentic and jockey John Velazquez paced the field for the bulk of the race. I hope it’s not the one that he can’t get a mile and a quarter. Track announcer Dave Rodman emceed with a mask covering his face, while stakes coordinator Coley Blind and racing secretary Jillian Tullock pulled the pills to determine the post positions. I had my feet out of the irons, and I lost my balance and I went off.”. You can see him duck and wait for competition. The rider also saved enough horse for a stretch battle against Tiz the Law. “You learn from the bottom up and also go through stages to pass from galloping on the main track to racing horses to breaking from the gate,” Velazquez stated. He was engaged earlier in the race and then he had competition down the lane, so he understood what the business was.”. Though the Kentucky Derby was Velazquez’s first race aboard Authentic, he rode him as if he’d known him all his life. That’s how he won the Derby — get him running. Breaking from post No. I watched the Haskell and other races. Authentic, the 3-2 favorite, led for much of the race. Your email address will not be published. In a race full of jockeys who’ve never won a Kentucky Derby, Authentic will have one of the two most accomplished riders in the field aboard Saturday. “You’ve either got to be one of two schools of thought. Things became a lot clearer when Authentic jumped out front to stay. As for Velazquez, he needed a minute to catch his breath and collect his thoughts. “Two months before you graduate you do practice races in the morning, riding with full gear as a jockey, weighing in and weighing out, everything without the public. She’s tough.”. This year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile might lack over... At the end of August, I suggested three horses to... Kameko , winner of the Group 1 2,000 Guineas, will... Nadal , the undefeated 3-year-old whose racing car... History (1875-2019 Derby Results & Videos). She’s looking to be the sixth filly to win the Preakness and first since Rachel Alexandra in 2009. Unfortunately, this time Baffert’s horse — and to a degree, the jockey — couldn’t make it happen. Jack Wolf, co-managing partner for owner Starlight Racing, said Friday that Authentic fits Velazquez “perfectly.” “I feel really good about the jockey,” Wolf … And, by the way, we never sell our lists or share your info with outside parties. 9 post position for the race that will conclude the Triple Crown in this topsy-turvy year. COMMENTS - It looks like you're using Internet Explorer, which isn't compatible with the Democrat-Gazette commenting system. 9 post in a field of 11 horses for Saturday's Preakness Stakes. A partnership with MyRaceHorse also provided a piece of the action to more than 4,600 public shareholders who paid as little as $206 each for the horse. COMMENTdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a941990729c909b989c87a2c4107c9b4" );document.getElementById("gd5c0ab13f").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. That race will go down as one of the top, just the way he handled a horse like him.". “I’m getting more press than the winner,” Velazquez said after War of Will won last year’s edition. This time I waited for the horse to came to me instead of opening up before they came to me.”. Among the syndicates owning big shares of Authentic is Spendthrift Farm, whose owner, B. Wayne Hughes, founded Public Storage. I’m very proud to have been in the school. Whatever the outcome he’ll relish another opportunity going from a quick “Bodexpress” exit to having an “Authentic” chance. “Proud of the horse, proud of the race, everything comes out good. Hall of Famer John Velazquez will pilot Authentic in the 2020 Kentucky Derby, trainer Bob Baffert announced earlier this month. Unlike the Belmont that shortened its usual marathon race given the order of the Classic races, the Preakness will be run at the traditional mile and 3/16, just shorter than the Derby. It’s a great program they have. "I've been fortunate to have these great jockeys win these races," Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. He started the “Off to the Races” radio show and irregularly publishes the Nick's Picks wagering tipsheet. For now, however, both the Hall of Fame trainer and oft-frustrated jockey must lament a near miss in a no-one-expected-this kind of duel that served as an appropriate finish to an out-of-whack Triple Crown series. Velazquez was under orders to get Authentic out in front, and he did. "If you don't have the horse underneath you, you can't win. Authentic was the 8-1 third choice from the No. But (Velazquez) said when he went to pick it up he didn’t have it today. “I just have to switch him a little bit. It was among the most celebrated moments of last year’s Preakness. Jockey John Velazquez expects to take Authentic out to the front again and wonders if the pace will be slower without Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law, who was a runner-up to Authentic in the Derby. Some 16 months ago, Velazquez was bucked off his mount Bodexpress when the gates opened in the Middle Jewel. Smith, who rode winner Honor A. P. in that race, took over riding duties for Authentic’s last start July 18 in the Haskell Stakes (G1). Authentic was the 8-1 third choice from the No. A partnership with MyRaceHorse also provided a piece of the action to more than 4,600 public shareholders who paid as little as $206 each for the horse. John Velazquez kisses the trophy after riding Authentic to victory in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Delaware Park picks and horses to watch: Oct. 3. Velazquez moved the Derby … Velazquez piloted the flashy filly to two dominant Grade 1 wins this summer in New York and will stay aboard Friday for the Kentucky Oaks. Kentucky Derby winner Authentic, trained by … Mr. Big News was third behind Authentic and Tiz the Law in the Derby. He was aboard for the Into Mischief colt’s only career loss, a second-place run June 6 in the Santa Anita Derby (G1). Velazquez said last year on the NBC telecast, Kentucky Derby was Velazquez’s first race aboard Authentic, Premier Star shines in Jersey Shore Stakes, Arnaldo Bocachica named “Jockey of the Week”, Delaware Park picks and horses to watch: Oct. 14. Not bad considering it was Velazquez's first race on the colt after Mike Smith rode him to victory in the Haskell. 7. Smith rode 5-1 second choice Honor A. P., who finished fourth. It’s been very unique to say the least.”. “There’s no better feeling than to win the Kentucky Derby.”. Had a thorough examination by Dr. Kevin Dunlavy, his regular practitioner, and has been cleared for service with not a scratch upon him.
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