why does Mike Smith get so much bash on forums?

Originally Posted by helicopter11

Bailey would have easily been the all time earnings jock if he would have waited on retirement a month or two later. He was only 1.8 million shy of beating Pat Day. Pat Day did have 3000 more wins and a lot more mounts than Jerry bailey.

John Velasquez, in 4-5 yrs will be on top of that list.

Speaking of johnny v, i think imo hes my favorite jockey and hes most accomplishing of today's jockeys that are out right now even the young ones too. I actually think hes an actual legend thats out right now. Him and mike smith. His resume proves why he's the jockey that he is now and why i say that. Maybe in 4-5 years he will eclipse them as you said and become the most successful jockey on earnings won.

You did make a good point that bailey shouldve waited a little longer to eclipse pat day maybe by the end of gulfstream park most likely.