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Jockey Mike Smith, 2018 Triple Crown winner, relies on Catholic faith

IMAGE: CNS photo/Benoit photo By Jessica Able LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Jockey Mike Smith, a Catholic who rode Justify last year to a Triple Crown victory, prays before every race, but he doesn’t pray to win. For Mike, his ride in the The 145th Run for the Roses was short