Jockey Mike Smith trying to get record-setting win in Pacific Classic

DEL MAR – It isn’t difficult for jockey Mike Smith to come up with his favorite Pacific Classic winner. He cherishes each of his four victories in Del Mar’s signature race, but the 2014 edition stands out in his memory bank.
Shared Belief, at the time a talented 3-year-old, made short work of nine rivals on the afternoon of Aug. 24 that year, beating Toast of New York by 2 3/4 lengths in the excellent time of 2:00.28 for the mile and a quarter.
“They were all very special