Authentic Cat (USA) Horse
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Authentic Cat is a 3yo gr/ro horse from the United States trained by Kenneth G. McPeek. The colt descends from the stallion Authentic and out of the mare Hrasky. To date the gelding has captured one victory, the most notable being a $100,000 Mahogany Derby win at Oaklawn Park on 13 Dec 2025. Punters have found him rewarding; a full‑career backing would have generated an 83% return on investment.
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| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Oaklawn Park 27-Feb-26 1710m R8 Race 8 $8,750 (of $125,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:44.240, SP: 5.50 raced off the pace between foes in the three path, was driven in the two path around the far turn, but made no closing bid from the four path in the stretch. 1st Sticker Shock ( C A Torres 119 ) 2nd Scot's Law ( L Saez 116 ) 1.00L 3rd Spitfire ( F Arrieta 113 ) 3.00L 4th Authentic Cat ( E Esquivel 119 ) 13.50L See full results | E Esquivel 54kg 13.50L | 4 (8) |
| Oaklawn Park 28-Dec-25 1609m R8 Year's End Stakes (Stakes) $5,400 (of $150,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:38.680, SP: 10.00 off slowly, trailed early while off the inside, came four wide when making a mild advance into the lane, continued to exhibit modest interest through the lane to improve slightly. 1st Counting Stars ( F Arrieta 122 ) 2nd Newtown Pike ( A Cedillo 115 ) 6.00L 3rd Scot's Law ( L Saez 117 ) 0.75L 5th Authentic Cat ( E Esquivel 115 ) 10.00L See full results | E Esquivel 52.2kg 10.00L | 5 (9) |
| Oaklawn Park 13-Dec-25 1710m R1 Md $63,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:45.930, SP: 5.50 unhurried in the early going, began to advance under some pressure midway on the final turn while off the inside, briefly raced in traffic a quarter out before dropping to the rail got through, reeled in the leader after moving back out nearing midstretch, took over just inside the furlong marker and drove clear. 1st Authentic Cat ( E Esquivel 120 ) 2nd Quality Ami ( R Bejarano 120 ) 5.50L 3rd Sissy Sox ( L Saez 120 ) 1.50L See full results | E Esquivel 54.4kg | 1 (7) |