Mike Smith

Santa Anita Stable Notes: Baffert ‘Happy’ With More Spirit, Songbird ‘Impressive’ Work

BAFFERT ‘HAPPY’ WITH MOR SPIRIT AFTER DRILL Working in company with stablemate Hoffenheim, Mor Spirit had his mind on business Sunday morning, breezing five furlongs in 59.80 under Martin Garcia […]

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Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Ortiz Jr. to Ride Whitmore in Rebel

Ortiz Jr. to Ride Whitmore in Rebel Irad Ortiz Jr. will ride Whitmore in the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) March 19 at Oaklawn, co-owner/trainer Ron Moquett of Hot Springs said. […] Read More

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Suddenbreakingnews Last to First to Take G3 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park

Hot Springs, Ark. (Monday, Feb. 15, 2016) – Samuel Henderson’s Suddenbreakingnews made headlines Monday when he rallied from last in the 14-horse field to win the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) […] Read More

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Favored Tara’s Tango Outruns Yahilwa to Win G2 Santa Maria Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2016)—A close fourth mid-way down the backstretch, favored Tara’s Tango split horses three off the rail coming to the quarter pole and went on to a […] Read More

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Top 10 Reasons Why Songbird Should Run in the Kentucky Derby

1. She is easily the best horse in the crop We’ll start with the simplest one first. She’s proven time and time again that she’s on another level when it […] Read More

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Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Whitmore Works His Way Into the Southwest

Whitmore Works His Way Into the Southwest; Smith to Ride Whitmore will make his next start in the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) Feb. 15 at Oaklawn, co-owner/trainer Ron Moquett of […] Read More

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Birdatthewire Heads G2 La Canada Stakes Saturday at Santa Anita Park

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2016)—Formerly trained by Dale Romans, Birdatthewire, fresh off an upset win going seven furlongs in the Grade I La Brea Stakes on Dec. 26, heads a […] Read More

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Santa Anita Stable Notes: Chrome Arrives at Santa Anita Park, Songbird Breezes

CALIFORNIA CHROME ARRIVES FOR SAN PASQUAL STAKES UNBEATEN SONGBIRD WORKS FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD DEBUT D’AMATO TAKES DISPARATE MEASURES FOR SAN GABRIEL TEAM HEADLEY HAS SAN ONOFRE SET FOR MIDNIGHT LUTE PORTLAND […] Read More

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Birdatthewire Rallies from Last to Take G1, $300,000 La Brea Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 26, 2015)—Breaking last from the rail in a field of nine 3-year-old fillies, the Dale Romans-trained Birdatthewire flew late under Mike Smith to take Saturday’s Grade I, […] Read More

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A-List Jockey Colony Set for 79th Santa Anita Winter Meet Opening December 26th

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2015)—America’s top jockeys, including recent Triple Crown champion Victor Espinoza and all-time Breeders’ Cup leader Mike Smith will again be center stage when Santa Anita Park […] Read More