Dexter, New Mexico home boy, Mike Smith was inducted into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. In the press conference today, he said that he was "winding down" his career, looking to retire within four years. Having won most all the major races, his one goal is to win the Triple Crown. Congratulations Mike!

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travel_vic · no, that is expressed in all sincerity...Ethnicity is a difficult thing to over-ride and some resort to losing the last connection to it · 1786 days ago
Northport · His full name is Michael Earl Smith, yes it is his real name · 1786 days ago

Mike E. Smith

If Smitty wins the the Dirt Mile, just give him the jock of the year award in the winner's circle.

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Mike Smith appears loaded for bear in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Nov. 1 and 2. Agent Brad Pegram has the Hall of Fame jockey booked on Game On Dude in the Classic; Royal Delta in the Distaff; Points Offthebench in the Sprint; Little Mike in the Turf; Fascinating in the Juvenile Fillies; and Mizdirection in the Turf Sprint.

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What’s in a name? Mike Smith knows. The Hall of Fame jockey related this anecdote after winning Saturday’s Swingtime Stakes on a last-to-first ride aboard Miss Pippa for trainer John Sadler: “It’s funny. I went to England a few years ago and everyone asked me what I wanted to do when I was there. I told them I would love to meet ‘Miss Pippa’ (Pippa Middleton, sister of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge). So everyone made fun of me, even the English papers wrote about it. Of course, John had this mare and people would say, ‘We should put you on her,’ but I never got a chance to ride her. So I finally got the chance and we win a stakes. I knew I wanted to meet her for a reason.” Smith won four races Saturday, thrusting him into a tie for second place in Santa Anita’s standings with Rafael Bejarano. Each has six wins, but Smith from only 13 mounts, a winning rate of 46 percent.

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travel_vic · Always had a thought his name is as Anglicized as much as Charlie Sheen's borther · 1862 days ago
amino998 · Always had a similar thought about Alfred E. Neuman. · 1862 days ago

Mike E. Smith

I re-watched the animal planet series on jockey's recently,while I really enjoyed it, I have to admit I wish they had done an East coast based jockey series as well.

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jmac500 · There top shows are about Big Foot and Mermaids. · 1903 days ago
goblin · I said it is not the same; it has gradually declined. · 1903 days ago

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if the question is the horses mike smith rode. no one has mentioned arguably,the greatest of all the horses.although he did not ride him during his spectacular win streak and money earnings record.smith did ride cigar in the famous breakthrough allowance race prior to the NYRA MILE(now called the CIGAR MILE)he won that race by about 10 lengths. Smith had to give up the mount in the NYRA Mile due to his commitment on Devil His Due for Allen Jerkens. If you have not guessed the name yet. It was Cigar.

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Sully · "If you have not guessed the name yet. It was Cigar." After you had already mentioned you were talking about Cigar. Should've just been a complete d@#$ and focused on that. · 1927 days ago
CauseForConcern · Another that he rode, that was a stirring victory in the '95 BC Distaff, was Inside Information. · 1927 days ago

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In the List of Mike Smith's Top Horses you're missing Royal Delta

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EP Taylor · *wrote · 1929 days ago
LAZMANNICK · Lot of great horses not on the list including Skip Away, whom Smith rode only once, but it was a big one and a win in the BCC. · 1929 days ago

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Mike Smith = Awesome jockey

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Agent Brad Pegram says Mike Smith’s choice of a Kentucky Derby mount remains undecided to date, although the Hall of Fame rider has been engaged to ride War Academy for Bob Baffert in the Arkansas Derby on April 13. However, one thing is certain, Pegram said. “Wherever Game On Dude runs, we’ll be there.”

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Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith is scheduled to ride at Gulfstream Park this weekend before continuing on to Dubai to ride champion Royal Delta in the $10 million World Cup on March 30.

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Game On Dude would have won anyway, without Smith, but you got to give Smith his props. I alway say "The job of the jock is to put their horse in the best possible position to win." Did he do that? YES. When riding a great horse, you must let them do their thing. Did he do that? YES. I have several Hall of Fame memories of him, but this one is right there. What a Hall Of Fame move right out of the gate. He was looking to see if Handsome Mike would go for the lead "I was like, ok if you want it, go get it, but your going to have to go fast for it, like 46 or maybe even 45" (paraphrased) Once he noticed Mario wasn't going for it, he angled The Dude to move inside, which he did. He intimitated Handsome Mike AND Mario, and shut the door completely. They swerved, and actually got bumped by an outside horse. Mike eliminated pressure right then and there. Then, he let dude do what he does. He sat comfortable in 23 and change to 47. Gave him a slight breather at 5/8th's, and from there, The dude did the rest. Lebron and Wade. Michael and Scottie. Kobe and Shaq. Montana and Rice. Dude and Smith?

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Sully · I wouldn't bet Rosario's horse at 12-1, let alone 8-1 or 3-1. · 2080 days ago
lookinatlucky859 · rudlliduc he will win just bet and get paid sully bet and win · 2080 days ago

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GOD vs MMM??? I'd like to hear from Mike which one he'd rather be on come the 2013 BCClassic. It would seem GOD be his intial pick, cos with GOD comes more mounts with Baffert.

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cocoa2 · Sorry. · 2128 days ago
tcglory · well god and mmm wont see each other till the classic saying they both stay healthy and sound and w/e horse ran better hed pick then but after the way mmm ran i wouldnt see him picking god seeing as so many diff jockeys have been on god anyone can ride him · 2128 days ago

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Brilliant ride, no fooling around and to the point with a strong ride out. He rode the horse like in the battle of the exes, executed PERFECTLY.

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goblin · I'd like to see Game On Dude at Oaklawn as well. Baffert will probably be sending several 3y/o's there for spring preps--may as well send GOD for the Handicap. · 2171 days ago
mkstorm · Agree, Smith guided him brilliantly. His decision to rush him into the first turn to deny the lead to Nonios was brilliant. Rafael didn't do this in the BCC and it cost him any chance of winning. Since Smith and Baffert are both based on the West Coast, I'm guessing that Smith will pick Game on Dude over Macho Man if both are entered into the same races. · 2171 days ago

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Yesterday I was able to see Mike ride in person and meet him. I must say, it was probably one of the greatest experiences of my life. I, for the first time, was able to see in person what I have only been able to see on TV. It was amazing to watch such an amazing athlete at work. He has been a hero of mine for some time and being able to meet him was quite amazing. He was ever compliant and was signing dozens of pictures, shirts, programs and much more. It was wonderful to meet him and I can only hope one day I will be able to do so again.

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travel_vic · I find that if you shake hands with these fellows it is aking to sticking it in a vise...what a GRIP!! · 2304 days ago
travel_vic · I have found also, as a group, riders are always considerate to fans · 2304 days ago

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If you were Mike Smith, who would you choose to ride in the Breeder's Cup Classic. Royal Delta, Bodemeister, Paynter, or Mucho Macho Man?

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footlick · I'd choose to pose naked....... Oh wait, he did · 2314 days ago
Mary Z. · one hand or two, footy? fig leaf? · 2314 days ago

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OK Ladies...Mikey getting some skin revenge on Chantal. I must....VERRRRRYYYY NIIIIICCCCE!!! http://espn.go.com/espn/photos/gallery/_/id/8136693/image/20/mike-smith-2012-body-issue-bodies-want-espn-magazine