Some of the most accomplished jockeys in the U.S., plus a top rider from Japan, have mounts in the 42nd running of the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Nov. 1 at Del Mar.
Month: October 2025
Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith Appreciates Opportunity to Add to Breeders’ Cup Record
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith took a minute to remember his very first horse. He recounted his many adventures with a little black pony that his father bought him. The pony was named Stormy and taught him many lessons, as only an ornery Shetland could. Smith said, “Stormy had a ‘little man syndrome.’ I’d saddle him up and ride him after school or any chance I got. I’d learn how to post and how to stay on and not get bounced off.”
Hall of Famer Smith, 60, Appreciates Opportunity to Add to Breeders’ Cup Record
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith took a minute to remember his very first horse. He recounted his many adventures with a little black pony that his father bought him. The pony was named Stormy and taught him many lessons, as only an ornery Shetland could. Smith said, “Stormy had a ‘little man syndrome.’ I’d saddle him up and ride him after school or any chance I got. I’d learn how to post and how to stay on and not get bounced off.”
Using History as a Guide to Betting the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf
Which of the many talented horses pre-entered in the 2025 Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf is the most likely to win? History can help us gauge the answer. Reviewing the decades-long history of the Breeders’ Cup Turf unveils several powerful trends bettors can use to rank the top contenders.
