New Mexico jockey Mike Smith — if he beats the early morning line odds, 15-1, and the rest of the field — will become the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby, beating out Faben’s Willie Shoemaker.

Bill Shoemaker became the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby aboard the longshot horse Ferdinand. He was 54 years old. Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th ...

When the late and great Times sports columnist Mike Downey decided years ago to write about jockey Billy Shoemaker, he did so perfectly. His lead sentence: “Billy Shoemaker was born 2 pounds 6 ounces ...

Mike Smith, 59, is in position to become the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby when he rides So Happy Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Good things come to those who wait. This saying has been seen in action quite recently at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby. It's no secret that being small and light can help a jockey find ...