Charles Craig Smith

Charlie Smith’s String King gave his owner his first career victory as a trainer in Fair Grounds’ $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Turf three weeks ago, but does the owner-trainer who also bred the 4-year-old gelding think a second String King win is likely this weekend in New Orleans? In other word...Read More

Trainer Charles Craig (Charlie) Smith saddled String King – a Louisiana-bred 3-year-old gelding he also owns and bred – to win Saturday’s 20th renewal of the $100,000 Louisiana Champions Day Turf.   Unfamiliar as he was to guests of Fair Grounds, Smith was asked in the winner’s circle if Saturd...Read More