Mike Smith Kentucky Derby 2025. The slowest winning time was set in 2018 when justify won in a time of 2:04.20, booked to ride was mike e smith by the trainer bob baffert. Hall of fame jockey mike smith celebrates a victory aboard taiba in the $750,000 runhappy santa anita derby april 9 at santa anita park.

Riding big days at churchill downs has reaped great dividends for mike smith. Mike smith, who has won the kentucky derby with giacomo and justify, will be aboard santa anita derby winner taiba for saturday’s 148th run for the roses.