FILE PHOTO: Sep 2, 2020; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; An exercise rider works Kentucky Derby entry Authentic at Churchill Downs. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Authentic held off a late challenge by favorite Tiz the Law to win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs and give the Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a sixth win in the annual Run for the Roses.
Authentic, ridden by John Velazquez, set the early pace and managed to maintain his speed down the stretch in the 1-1/4 mile classic, which was held without spectators due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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