The first Saturday in May is a fixture of sports for the Kentucky Derby. Of course, 2020 has been different, so no later than the first Saturday in September all was made right with the world with the 146th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. What was expected to be a coronation for the most dominant horse of 2020 and Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law, instead a surprise winner emerged. The lone entry by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert that wasn't scratched, Authentic held off a meager charge by Tiz the Law to win almost wire-to-wire. Jockey John Velazquez ran nearly a perfect race by getting Authentic up front and fending off all challengers. Word was that Authentic couldn't handle the full mile-and-a-quarter but it appeared to be no problem. No Triple Crown winner this year, as Authentic with Velazquez made sure of it. John Velazquez is the Longhorndave Sportsman of the Week!
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