Triple Crown Winner Mike Smith Gets Kentucky Derby Ride
Mike Smith kisses the Triple Crown Trophy during the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York on June 9, 2018.
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Louisville, Ky. (AP) -- Triple Crown-winning jockey Mike Smith will ride in the Kentucky Derby after all.
He picked up the mount on 30-1 shot Cutting Humor, trained by Todd Pletcher, race officials said Friday.