why does Mike Smith get so much bash on forums?

[pointman]

Originally Posted by handicapperernie

Calvin is not even hall of fame yet!! Calvin is mediocre even when does well at Churchill Downs. But I have a feeling he maybe hall of fame like due to his profile of derby wins and breeders cup win

I didn't say he was, but I would not be shocked if he manages to get in. Aren't you arguing against yourself here?

[gamblin4ever]

A Legend is used for comparison of others over a career,(Michael Jordan for example). I don't see people comparing other jockeys to the GREAT Mike Smith.
I'm not doubting that he USED to be a very good jockey, just he isn't a Legend either.

Now on a lighter side I bash Smith for not keeping hold of Chantel.

Originally Posted by gamblin4ever

A Legend is used for comparison of others over a career,(Michael Jordan for example). I don't see people comparing other jockeys to the GREAT Mike Smith.
I'm not doubting that he USED to be a very good jockey, just he isn't a Legend either.

Now on a lighter side I bash Smith for not keeping hold of Chantel.

riding legend would be like laffit pincay jr or bill shoemaker realistically speaking since you said michael jordan

[GPK]

Mike has lost it...and lost it quite some time ago, but I will always have a soft spot for him the perfect ride he gave Giacomo in the Derby.

The last legend to retire was Jerry bailey. Though Mike Smith has won a lot of big money races, he is inconsistent on a day to day basis.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

The last legend to retire was Jerry bailey. Though Mike Smith has won a lot of big money races, he is inconsistent on a day to day basis.

in his own mind! never cared for him.

what about laffit pincay? hated the way he went out, that was a shame.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Danzig

in his own mind! never cared for him.

what about laffit pincay? hated the way he went out, that was a shame.

Bailey, not a legend? He is one of the best ever.

Originally Posted by helicopter11

The last legend to retire was Jerry bailey. Though Mike Smith has won a lot of big money races, he is inconsistent on a day to day basis.

mike smith will be the next legend to retire most likely. laffit pincay retired before jerry bailey as jerry's the last legend to retire.

[Indian Charlie]

Who'd ever have thunk it that in a string of three consecutive posts, Rock Tard Hen would have the best post?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by pointman

I didn't say he was, but I would not be shocked if he manages to get in. Aren't you arguing against yourself here?