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Originally Posted by cj

Some interesting stuff here!

Like this:

Knowlton sounded as though he is still perplexed by Authentic’s ability to give Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his record-tying sixth Derby triumph. The Into Mischief colt appeared to show distance limitations when he lacked punch during the stretch run and barely held off onrushing Ny Traffic in the July 18 Haskell at Monmouth Park, his last race before the Run for the Roses.

“Authentic, for whatever reason, went from gasping for air at a mile and an eighth in the Haskell to, you know, going a mile and a quarter like there was no tomorrow,” Knowlton said. “Nice job by Baffert. Hopefully, that’s the answer.”