After Arrogate thriller, big-money Mike is hoping to be the main man again

Mike Smith: hopes to return to Royal Ascot this summerCredit: Nicole Bello (Getty Images)

The only thing that beats experience is more experience.

Jump jockey Andrew Thornton tells many an owner this wonderfully simple, sharp and shrewd line. All-time leading Breeders' Cup rider Mike Smith is going to start using it too.

Smith, 52, has long been christened 'big-money Mike' by leading US trainer Bob Baffert for his reputation as one of the most dependable jockeys on the American circuit. His experience is key.

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Jack HaynesReporter

Published on 26 March 2018inGrand National festival

Last updated 18:02, 30 March 2018

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