Getty So Happy’s jockey Mike Smith pictured with wife Cynthia Naanouh.
Kentucky Derby contender So Happy’s chances to win at Churchill Downs are boosted with jockey Mike E. Smith on the saddle. Smith is one of the top jockeys of all-time with an impressive resume, including being a 2-time winner at the Kentucky Derby.
So Happy’s jockey is also a 2-time winner at the Preakness Stakes and 3-time victor in the Belmont Stakes. Smith’s wife, Cynthia Smith and the jockey were once on opposite ends of the horse racing debate.
The star jockey revealed that his
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