Ridden masterfully by John Velasquez, Authentic broke from the far outside in post position 18, moved to the lead and never relinquished it.
You could not use the word "normal" during a Derby day that arrived 18 weeks after the first Saturday in May because of the novel coronavirus.
No lines at the betting windows. No lines for the restrooms. No lines at concessions stand — with the bonus gift of $10 mint juleps, a $5 price cut from 2019.
Write this down: The Kentucky Derby has positioned itself to become The Test Case.
The distiller also announced a new charity partner for this year's bottle.
It's almost time to raise your mint julep to the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
