CA ACR63

Recognizes jockey Michael Earl Smith's outstanding career in Thoroughbred horse racing, including winning 5,350+ races, 25 Breeders' Cup races, and five American Classic races, and his induction into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2003.

Honors Smith's notable achievements riding legendary racehorses including Zenyatta (19-for-20 career record, $7,304,580 in earnings) and Arrogate (all-time leading earner with $17,084,600), including Arrogate's $10 million Dubai World Cup victory on March 25, 2017.

Acknowledges Smith's leadership and commitment to jockeys' rights through his service on the Board of Directors of the Jockeys' Guild.

Recognizes the history and economic importance of Thoroughbred horse racing in California, which accounts for an estimated 50,000 jobs, 148,000 horses, and a $2.5 billion impact on the state's economy.