Michael “Mike” Smith passed away on August 29, 2025 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on May 12, 1945 at St Mary’s Hospital, the youngest child of Ruth (Murphy) and James Smith.
FRISCO, Texas — At the Frisco Athletic Center, Mike Smith has lifted a lot of heavy things, but nothing compares to the weight he’s carried for 46 years. “When I was 17,” said Smith, unable to say ...
Although based in Southern California since the early 2000s, Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith has a proven track record at Gulfstream Park. Hall of Famer trainer Bob Baffert has called upon Smith to ...
Two of horse racing’s all-time greats will be riding in Saturday’s $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Mike Smith has the mount on Arkansas Derby (G1) runner-up Publisher, the 5-1 ...
#bigmoney #brackets #headsup Mike Smith was a fierce competitor for well over four decades all over the South and in big money bracket racing. Mike was known for his shirtless appearance and always ...