Baffert runners finish 1-2 in the Sham Stakes. Authentic left the gate, went into a high cruising speed and never looked back. Authentic did run a bit green in the stretch but still much the best!  Azul Coast was in behind horses, took dirt in his face and opened up in the stretch to finish a nice 2nd. 

Yes, I was watching. Baffert thinks maybe blinkers, heard the Drayden said it was crowd noise that caused the spook.

Yes that is probably not a bad idea, but it was only his second race and first time around 2 turns.

He’s a big boy!

Authentic was very impressive  despite going sideways in rhe stretch

Will she be the next Rachel Alexandra-Taraz?

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/triple-crown/shes-special-cox-says-top-filly-taraz-could-step-onto-kentucky-derby-trail/

Wow Enforceable wins the Lecomte,  Silver State 2nd Great race!!

Yes it was! But early yet in the road, many were close to winner- almost time for Winstar’s fantasy derby.

It’s nice seeing Mark Casse and John Oxley with a nice colt on the Derby trail.