Mike Smith Archives • The Racing Biz

“Money” Mike Smith’s adventurous visit to Charles Town

by Frank Vespe | Aug 24, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing | 1 |

Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith had quite a visit to Charles Town that included a gate scratch, a last-place finish, and a win in the G2 Charles Town Oaks.

Geaux Rocket Ride flies to Haskell triumph

by Press Release | Jul 22, 2023 | Breaking, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Press release recap, Racing | 0 |

Geaux Rocket Ride pulled the upset, besting Kentucky Derby winner Mage and super-talented Arabian Knight to win the Grade 1 Haskell at Monmouth Park.

Off to the Races Radio: Smith, Russell featured

by Press Release | Sep 30, 2022 | Audio, Breaking, Regionwide | 0 |

Off to the Races returns to the airwaves October 1 with a show featuring Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith and trainer Brittany Russell.

Mind Control takes Salvator Mile thriller

by Press Release | Jun 19, 2022 | Breaking, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing | 0 |

In a thriller at Monmouth Park, Mind Control fought back to defeat Hot Rod Charlie narrowly, topping a Haskell preview day with four stakes.

Jock Mike Smith to make return to Laurel

by Press Release | Sep 17, 2021 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 1 |

Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith will ride Saturday at Laurel for the first time in 14 years, with three mounts, including Roadster in the Polynesian.

Crazy Beautiful rolls to flashy Delaware Oaks win

by Frank Vespe | Jul 3, 2021 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Racing | 0 |

Crazy Beautiful put on a show in today’s Grade 3 Delaware Oaks, so much so that she’s reminding trainer Kenny McPeek of Swiss Skydiver.

Authentic gives Baffert ninth Haskell win

by Frank Vespe | Jul 18, 2020 | Breaking, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing, Top Stories, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Authentic just held off a stirring late rally from Ny Traffic to give trainer Bob Baffert his ninth Grade 1 Haskell Stakes win Saturday at Monmouth Park.