Defending Albert (USA)
About
Defending Albert is a 3yo gr/ro horse from the United States trained by James M. Watkins. He is by the stallion Practical Joke out of the dam Jetbird. To date, Defending Albert has won three races. On 27th Jul 2025 at Ellis Park he captured his biggest victory, taking the $35,000 prize in Race 2. The horse has been a rewarding choice for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have yielded a 40% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Park 31-Aug-25 1207m R6 Race 6 $10,710 (of $17,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.160 pressed the early pace, raced off the rail through the turn, took control turn and drew off as an easy winner. | A Santos 54.4kg | 1 (4) |
| Ellis Park 27-Jul-25 1307m R2 Race 2 $22,050 (of $35,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:17.460, SP: 7.00 vied three to two wide approaching the turn, led turning for home, met an outer pair challenges at the quarter pole, yet repelled those bidders entering upper stretch and inched clear. | B J H Jr 53.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Lone Star Park 07-Jul-25 1609m GOOD R7 Race 7 $100 (of $33,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:39.690, SP: 20.00 Rate,angl,taken up 1/8 | D Cabrera 54.4kg 7.25L | 7 (10) |
| Lone Star Park 21-Jun-25 1609m GOOD R5 Race 5 $100 (of $33,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:35.390, SP: 20.00 raced in the two path around the first turn, settled off the pace up the backstretch, saved ground around the far turn and was empty in the stretch. | D Cabrera 54kg 8.20L | 10 (10) |
| Lone Star Park 19-May-25 1106m FIRM R1 Md $20,790 (of $33,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.940 raced close to the pace along the inside, slipped through along the rail leaving the turn, assumed command, drew clear and held safely under mild urging. | D Cabrera 54kg | 1 (7) |