After a series of different distances on different surfaces, Authentic Gallop finally ditched the maiden label in a big way for his connections Dec. 13 at Oaklawn Park.
A son of 2020 Horse of the Year Authentic , whose first crop of 2-year-olds are beginning to pick up momentum late in the year, Authentic Gallop was lining up for the fifth time in Friday’s 1 1/16-mile maiden special weight. The race was the colt’s first start since finishing sixth in a dismal trip over the same route of ground Nov. 3 at Churchill Downs.