Mike Smith has climbed aboard Richard's Kid just twice. Both times proved lucrative, with the 5-year-old winning the $1 million Pacific Classic for the second straight year.

The Usual Q.T., defending champion Richard's Kid and 7-year-old Awesome Gem are among 10 horses entered in the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar.

Zenyatta broke strongly from the starting gate and by the half-mile pole, jockey Mike Smith knew she was up for the challenge of maintaining her perfect record.

Zenyatta has won her 18th consecutive race to remain unbeaten, taking the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar.

Zenyatta is set to put her 17-0 record on the line in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar.

Zenyatta did what she's always done - fall back to last place, make a late move in the stretch and then win. This time, she made history.

Three Triple Crown races. Three different winners.

Nine hours before post time in the Preakness, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas was sitting alone in front of his stall at the Pimlico Stakes Barn.

The possible No. 1 pick in the NFL draft is gone. Last year's starting quarterback is on the mend. And there are a couple holes in the secondary.

Zenyatta's owners brought her back to the races so they could have some fun and the fans could enjoy the mare who loves putting on a show.

The two leading ladies of American racing return to action Saturday, with 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra making her season debut in New Orleans and undefeated Zenyatta revisiting the scene of her Breeders' Cup triumph in California.