Asked by: Eneriz Zaldibar
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Is Jockey Mike Smith married?

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Smith, who has no children, was married for 14 years before being divorced from the former Patrice Lively, the daughter of jockey John Lively, and was famously involved for several years with fellow jockey Chantal Sutherland before that relationship ended in 2010.


Herein, is Mike Smith married?

Smith is not married, nor does he have a girlfriend that the public knows about. Smith is a relatively private person who doesn't often share details of his personal life with the public. Smith, who was born in New Mexico and started riding when he was 11 years old, is one of the most successful jockeys of all time.

Secondly, what is Jockey Mike Smith's net worth? Smith has a net worth of $10 million, according to online reports. Throughout his Hall of Fame career, Smith is the second leading jockey all-time in earnings with over $306 million.

Subsequently, one may also ask, does jockey Mike Smith have children?

They were married for 14 years, according to Breeders Cup. He was also involved in a relationship with another jockey named Chantal Sutherland, but they broke up in 2010 and she married someone else. Smith does not have children.

How many times has Mike Smith been married?

He married twice, his first married to Patrice Lively in Hot Springs. Patrice is the daughter of jockey John L. Lively. The relationship was ended after 14 years of marriage.

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