Benton Smith

I'm a rabid hog fan, yellow dog democrat, avid duck hunter, horse racing enthusiast, proud dad and husband and Eastern Arkansas attorney

[Arkansas Football 🐗 @RazorbackFB]

Saturday, we light up the dark 😤

[MLFootball @MLFootball]

HILARIOUS: ELI MANNING ASKED BAKER MAYFIELD WHEN HE WORKS ON SCRAMBLING.

BAKER: “I TRIED ONE TIME IN FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS — IT DIDN’T GO TOO WELL. WOUND UP GETTING ARRESTED.”

AN ALL-TIMER 💀💀💀

[Doug Gottlieb @GottliebShow]

Never deleting this app

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was stolen in Montclair in what may be the biggest beer heist ever. The stolen truck was loaded with what is equivalent to more than 50,000 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon. https://t.co/sWE5lfi1Y0

[NYRA (🌳) @TheNYRA]

SECRETARIAT made his first start at Saratoga on this day in 1972, winning what would be the final non-stakes race of his career. It was also the first time Ron Turcotte rode him in a race, beginning a partnership that would change racing history forever.

[Benton Smith @hogbenton]

@CoachCalArk @ArRecruitingGuy We were right below you all

[John Calipari @CoachCalArk]

What an unbelievable night at The Garden! It’s hard to even explain the feeling in that building. Two unbelievable teams, high-level competitors and a building pulsing with emotion and passion.

It was so great to see Karl, De’Aaron and Keldon, as well as two of my other great big guys - Marcus Camby and Dakari Johnson!

I am so happy for my friends Leon Rose and William Wesley and the staff in New York for what they have built.

I got to spend some time with all the Knicks Alums, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock but I was too nervous to introduce myself to Taylor Swift! LOL!

Watching those two teams, with their guards showing incredible fight, focused on winning and and MAKING OTHERS BETTER, I couldn’t help but think about two guards in this upcoming draft who do the same things. Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas along with Trevon Brazile are going to make a couple of franchises very happy!!
CANT WAIT TO START COACHING MY TEAM!!!!
Now back to recruiting!!

[Benton Smith @hogbenton]

@RepoleStable tough beat today-- Try to find you a Memento Mori Cab and it will help!

[dank @cptdankkk]

Rob Gronkowski says he lived off $50,000 as an NFL rookie because he understood the NFL meant "Not For Long"

"My agent gave me a $50,000 advance for what's going to come in the marketing world for myself. I just had to pay him back within the first $50,000 I made"

"I was able to purchase my first car, which was a 2008 Escalade, and then to be able to pay rent once I got to New England. And then from there on out, I really didn't need any other money"

"I was getting free meals at the facility. I just kind of needed gas money. You go out, the drinks are free or you pay for one, you get 10 free when you're when you're on the Patriots up in the Boston area"

"So I wasn't really spending much money at all, especially when it got to the season. I mean, you're inside that building and everything's handed to you on a daily basis from breakfast all the way to dinner"

"I just lived off my marketing dollars. I was living a low-level life. I had a condo with a roommate that was on the team as well. We're paying $1,500 a month in rent while in the NFL"

"I was very frugal and that's how I got away with it. Not having any lavish purchases, the first couple years in the league and just banking away what I was making because I truly understood that the NFL stands for not for long"

[John Calipari @CoachCalArk]

I am really excited about Billy coming back and his mentality of let’s do something special. Which is what he talked to me about. I am also excited for Meleek who has had great workouts and great interviews. But so has Trevon and Darius. I think all three will be drafted in a better slot than people are projecting today! You know I will be on the phone working for all of them and I cannot wait to watch their paths!

[John Calipari @CoachCalArk]

Having a ball watching the game with the @nyknicks alum!

[SEC Country @SECcountry]

Which former #SEC running back legend are you choosing to lead your team? 🤔

[Arkansas Women's Golf 🐗 @RazorbackWGolf]

Made a pit stop at Churchill Downs after our practice round and ran into Golden Tempo’s trainer, @reredevaux, fresh off the 2026 Kentucky Derby win! 🐗🐎

[Equibase @Equibase]

2007 & 2008 Horse of the Year and now Kentucky Derby winning sire CURLIN enjoying the day at @HillnDaleFarm in Paris, KY! 🐴

With Golden Tempo's win in the 152nd running of the @KentuckyDerby, progeny of Curlin have now won all three Triple Crown races!

🏆2026 Kentucky Derby - Golden Tempo
🏆2025 @PreaknessStakes - Journalism
🏆2016 Preakness - Exaggerator
🏆2013 @BelmontStakes - Palace Malice

In 2007, Curlin finished 3rd in the Derby, 1st in the Preakness and 2nd in the Belmont.

Check out Curlin's horse profile on Equibase for all career statistics and achievements:
https://t.co/8xHfsvYB9I

📸@LGonTV (Lyndsey Kudla)

[Benton Smith @hogbenton]

@RepoleStable @KentuckyDerby Love you and everything you are doing for the sport

[Benton Smith @hogbenton]

@stoolpresidente @TaylorMadeMark @RepoleStable You & Mike are the best thing for racing

[J.J. Hysell @trifectabox]

Kenny McPeek after Right to Party's vet scratch: “I don’t know how to do this anymore. Under this climate, I don’t know how to do it. I can’t wait to retire. I would quit today and feel okay about it. It’s not any fun anymore.”
More:
https://t.co/k0WEF69s38

[Marty Smith @MartySmithESPN]

Mike Repole draws a hell of a crowd.
@RepoleStable’s horse, Renegade, is the morning line favorite to win KYD 152 (4-1).
Repole is confident Renegade can become the first Derby winner from the rail in 40 years.
Repole co-founded Vitamin Water and BodyArmor, and currently owns the No Bull sporting apparel brand and co-owns the UFL football league.

[FanDuel Racing @FanDuel_Racing]

"I usually have 51 amazing weeks of the year, then I have this week..."

@RepoleStable joined @andie_biancone to talk about RENEGADE in the @kentuckyDerby and Zany in the Oaks.

[Todd Schrupp @ToddTTV]

Lights, Camera, & some epic action today on America’s Day at the Races ! I’ll be on from Aqueduct @TheNYRA with @RealGregWolf @andyserling on @FOXSports 1 from 2:30-4 pm ET then on @FOXSports 2 from 4-7:30pm ET. Team coverage on-site @OaklawnRacing of most anticipated race of the year so far, OP Handicap featuring reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty and his chief rival Journalism. Watch ADATR on @FOXSports Family of networks, Play @NYRABets 🤓