why does Mike Smith get so much bash on forums?

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by reese

Hansen is the problem...not Smith.

Hansen is an "over-hyped" tb.

IF Hansen was really a top horse, he would have been at Sar or Mon for big races. Hansen's connections went to WV thinking "easy money" and no competition. Wrong.

There IS a REASON Smith is in the HOF.

Never ask "gamblers" their "opinion" of a jock after they lose money on a race

Sure overhyped but still I think he's very good.

Agree with your easy money / no competition line.

I didn't bet a cent on this race, for the record. I failed miserably with everything I played this past weekend and although I'm sure I've blamed whatever jockey for a race I did bet and lose on I'm usually pretty quick to blame myself for bad handicapping first and foremost.

As far as Mr. Smith being in the HOF sorry but that doesn't mean anything to me at this moment. I'm talking about his riding lately in general.

To me he's no legend.