Authentic dueled with Tiz the Law in the final turn and upset the heavy favorite to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Ridden by John Velazquez, Authentic led from start to finish and gave trainer Bob Baffert his sixth Derby champion.
"Johnny V. gave them the most incredible ride," said Baffert. "The training was lights out. He was fresh. He's a good horse, he's our No. 1 pick from the beginning, and here we are. The greatest race in the world, and I feel very blessed and fortunate."
Said Velazquez, "Obviously, Bob, from the beginning, said 'I've got a good one for you.