Current Tag: Mike Smith
Mike Smith Opts for Omaha Beach over Roadster
POSTED: April 17, 2019
In what jockey Mike Smith described as the toughest decision of his career, he opted to ride Omaha Beach in the upcoming Kentucky Derby. This...
Jockey Shuffling for the 2019 Kentucky Derby
POSTED: April 16, 2019
The major jockey decision in the 2019 Kentucky Derby is that of Mike Smith and whether he rides Roadster for Bob Baffert, or Omaha Beach...
Midnight Bisou by a Nose in Apple Blossom
POSTED: April 15, 2019
Midnight Bisou under Mike Smith nosed out Escape Clause in the Grade 1 Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park on Sunday. Escape Clause ridden by Tyler...
Omaha Beach takes Arkansas Derby
POSTED: April 14, 2019
Mike Smith and Omaha Beach held off a late challenge from Improbable to take the Grade 1, $1 million Arkansas Derby on Saturday at Oaklawn...
Roadster Redeems in Santa Anita Derby
POSTED: April 7, 2019
Roadster, under jockey Mike Smith, uncorked a massive late rally to run down Game Winner in the Grade 1, $1 million Santa Anita Derby on...
A Santa Anita Experiment: No Whips
POSTED: April 6, 2019
Despite world renowned Hall of Fame riders like Gary Stevens and Mike Smith publicly expressing concerns about riding in a horse race with no whips...
