Current Tag: Mike Smith
Mishriff sits the trip to beat Charlatan in the 2021 Saudi Cup
POSTED: February 20, 2021
Young rider David Egan had to be thrilled to be aboard the highly regarded but somewhat overlooked in the wagering Mishriff for trainer John Gosden...
Baffert belts out an exacta as Concert Tour bests Freedom Fighter in San Vincente GII
POSTED: February 7, 2021
ARCADIA, Calif.—Racing as a team the final quarter of a mile, a pair of talented Bob Baffert runners, heavily favored Concert Tour and Freedom Fighter,...
Dazzling maiden winner and buzz horse Life is Good takes a step towards the Kentucky Derby in 10 point Sham Stakes
POSTED: December 31, 2020
WINNER TO RECEIVE 10 KENTUCKY DERBY QUALIFYING POINTS ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2020)–A dazzling 9 ½ length maiden winner in his first start, Bob Baffert’s Life...
Charlatan runs them off their heels in the Grade 1 Malibu off the lay-off at Santa Anita
POSTED: December 26, 2020
COMEBACKING CHARLATAN RALLIES TO TAKE GRADE I, $300,000 RUNHAPPY MALIBU STAKES BY 4 ½ LENGTHS AS BAFFERT & SMITH TEAM FOR SEVEN FURLONG WIN IN...
The Three Singles, Santa Anita opening day all stakes Pick 5
POSTED: December 24, 2020
Santa Anita's annual tradition of opening the day after Christmas continues with a stellar card and an exciting edition of the Grade 1 Malibu that...
Royal Prince favored for a 'closeup' in Sunday's Cecil B. DeMille
POSTED: November 27, 2020
Jockey Cedillo in home stretch for second Del Mar Riding Title; Del Mar Fall Betting Challenge sells out Saturday DEL MAR, Calif. – Steve Landers...
2016 Breeders’ Cup Distaff: Beholder by an Inch
POSTED: November 2, 2020
By Peter Lee The 2016 Breeders' Cup Distaff was expected to be a showdown between Beholder, a three-time Eclipse Award winner who had won the...
Mike Smith Opts Out Of Breeders' Cup to Stay and Ride Bing Crosby Meet
POSTED: October 31, 2020
Mike Smith is the No. 1 jockey in Breeders’ Cup history for wins (26) and purse earnings ($36,634,605). His four victories in the fall championship...