# Mike Smith Remembers John Shirreffs, Paladin Takes Risen Star | E055

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Podcast: [BloodHorse Monday](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloodhorse-monday-7198771)
Published: 2026-02-16T20:50:25+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloodhorse/episodes/Mike-Smith-Remembers-John-Shirreffs--Paladin-Takes-Risen-Star--E055-e3f6bju
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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 55th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith joins as we remember the life and legacy of trainer John Shirreffs, who died Feb. 12. Smith recounts their relationship as well as their experience with Giacomo and Zenyatta. - We recap an exciting weekend of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G2) prep action, including Paladin's Risen Star Stakes (G2). - We discuss Forever Young's place in the Classic division after his Saudi Cup (G1) triumph. - We preview this weekend's Cinncinnati Trophy and John Battaglia Memorial. Chapters: 0:00:00 Remembering John Shirreffs with Mike Smith 0:21:29 Louie and Sean Talk about John Shirreffs 0:32:29 Weekend Recap 0:52:20 Weekend Preview 1:00:18 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

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