Austin Smith
Trainer Austin “Kep” Smith has been flying under the radar in thoroughbred racing, but is finally getting the recognition he deserves with Nates Mineshaft who recorded a smashing track record in the $400,000 Grade II New Orleans Handicap over some of the top handicap performers in the country. Smith was born into the racing family of George Smith who founded Woodburn Farm in southern Ohio with his partner Dr. Wilburn Johnston. After attending Ohio State University, Austin worked under the tutelage of trainer Richard Lundy for five years before branching out on his own. He will be moving his stable to Keeneland for the upcoming meet so he can be closer to the Pine Club in Dayton, Ohio for their legendary Scallops and Filet Mignon.
