Racing Preview - Mike Smith
The St Leger won’t disappoint
Friday 15th September 2017
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Tasleet a solid each-way pick
Fri 8th Sep 2017
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Final Venture the one to pick
Fri 1st Sep 2017
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Battaash can repel Lady Aurelia
Fri 25th Aug 2017
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Kachy the one to watch at Ripon
Fri 18th Aug 2017
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Striking a Vibrant Chord in the cup
Fri 11th Aug 2017
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Profitable can make it a glorious Goodwood indeed
Fri 4th Aug 2017
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Hartshead Moor CC bounce back
Fri 4th Aug 2017
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Dettori to partner Enable at Ascot
Fri 28th Jul 2017
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Maggie’s Angel the girl to beat
Fri 21st Jul 2017
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Snoano seeking more glory
Fri 14th Jul 2017
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Barney Roy can make the most of extra furlongs
Fri 7th Jul 2017
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Experienced Seamour to rule the roost
Fri 30th Jun 2017
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Sainted can sail it despite layoff
Fri 16th Jun 2017
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Moonlit Sands could secure place at Ascot
Fri 9th Jun 2017
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Yorkshire winner on the cards at Epsom
Fri 2nd Jun 2017
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Mike Smith’s love of racing goes back to the late 1970s, when he chalked the board for local bookmakers Carrigill’s to help fund a college education.
He joined The Reporter Group in 1980 covering sport in the Batley and Dewsbury area and working under the founder of The Press, Danny Lockwood. When Danny left to go around the world in pursuit of the oval ball, Mike charted a similar course in the world of golf and worked in the USA, Holland and London before returning to his beloved Yorkshire in 2005.
He has built up an enviable list of contacts including trainers, owners and jockeys and is always looking to deliver the value bet for readers of The Press.
His favourite track is York and he’s never happier than when on Middleham’s Low Moor watching first lots work early on a Spring morning.