Authentic Wins Kentucky Derby; Baffert Notches 6th Victory

Authentic Wins Kentucky Derby; Baffert Notches 6th Victory
Jockey John Velazquez riding Authentic (R) crosses the finish line to win the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 5, 2020. Jeff Roberson/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Bob Baffert endured the lowest of lows and highest of highs within minutes in the Kentucky Derby.

He was bummed before the horses left the paddock after Thousand Words reared up and fell on its side, getting disqualified and injuring Baffert’s assistant trainer. That emotion was quickly replaced by Authentic’s front-running victory that gave Baffert a record-tying sixth Derby win.