Jolly Samurai (USA) Horse
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Jolly Samurai is a 4yo ch from the United States trained by Danny Pish. He is by First Samurai out of Jolly Good and has won four races so far. On March 23, 2025 at Sam Houston Race Park, he earned his most important victory to date, claiming the $100000.00 purse in Race 11 – the Texas Thoroughbred Association Derby.
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Remington ParkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Remington Park 26-Sep-26 1308m FIRM R5 Race 5 $1,793 (of $25,616) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:16.870, SP: 7.50 was unhurried early then rallied two wide on the turn and was gaining ground in late stretch. 1st Mumayaz ( D Cabrera 123 ) 2nd Dr. Soulfire ( L D Goncalves 123 ) 6.75L 3rd Strike Ridge ( W Hamilton 123 ) 7.25L 4th Jolly Samurai ( R Diaz 123 ) 8.75L See full results | R Diaz 55.8kg 8.75L | 4 (8) |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 29-Aug-26 1408m FIRM R8 Gillespie Fairground Race 8 $5,290 (of $31,742) Barrier 3, SP: 5.50 1st Too Much Action ( E Vera 128 ) 2nd Vietnam Victory ( L Vivanco 128 ) 7.75L 3rd Jolly Samurai ( J R J Ramirez 128 ) | J R J Ramirez 58.1kg | 3 (6) |
| Gillespie County Fairgrounds 18-Jul-26 1207m FIRM R8 Gillespie Fairground Race 8 $5,591 (of $33,548) Barrier 8, SP: 7.50 1st Too Much Action ( R Diaz 128 ) 2nd Berry Mischievous ( D Benavides 128 ) 0.20L 3rd Jolly Samurai ( L Vivanco 128 ) | L Vivanco 58.1kg | 3 (8) |
| Lone Star Park 29-Jun-26 1609m R4 Race 4 $735 (of $24,656) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.620, SP: 4.50 seized the early lead and slowed the pace to a crawl, led the compact field to the half, then quickened the pace with a trio in hot pursuit, had something for the drive but was outkicked in the late stages. 1st Bender ( A J Jr 124 ) 2nd Schifty's Haloid ( S Elliott 124 ) 2.25L 3rd Special Moment ( W Hamilton 124 ) 0.50L 5th Jolly Samurai ( R Diaz 124 ) 5.75L See full results | R Diaz 56.2kg 5.75L | 5 (6) |
| Lone Star Park 08-Jun-26 1609m R7 Hcp $6,807 (of $34,033) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:39.360, SP: 13.00 pressed the early pace, from off the rail into the first turn, was eased back, angled out in early stretch, was no match and was second best. 1st Tiburon ( F J Wethey 124 ) 2nd Jolly Samurai ( I Diego 124 ) 5.00L 3rd Brock On By ( R Diaz 124 ) 3.50L See full results | I Diego 56.2kg 5.00L | 2 (6) |