Authentic Spirit breezed yet again from the gate yesterday morning at Del Mar, covering five furlongs in 1:00.60. He breezed on the inside of Magale (who only worked a half-mile) from the Richard Baltas barn, breaking a step outward, but fairly well given some of his past gate breezes. Magale was a bit quicker the first eight of a mile, but Authentic Spirit quickly got even terms and eventually stuck his head in front going into the turn. He was always under a pretty strong hold when his mate challenged him again and Authentic Spirit drew off nicely when completing his final furlong.

While your son of Authentic has posted some quick times in previous works, this was his best work in terms of finishing and galloping out. The barn remains pleased with your colt and is considering a six-furlong maiden special weight on August 3rd for a debut. We will follow up by Wednesday morning whether or not trainer Bob Baffert opts to enter him later that day. Otherwise, he won’t be far away from a debut and we will have two possibilities (Aug. 11th and Aug. 17th) in the second condition book at Del Mar.

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