Jolly Samurai (USA) Horse
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Jolly Samurai, a four-year-old chestnut gelding bred in the United States by First Samurai out of Jolly Good, is under the care of trainer Justin R. Evans and owned by Jake Brown. Out of 20 career starts he has secured four victories and has been in the placings five times, accumulating earnings of $344,904. His most recent outing was at Remington Park on 24 October 2026, where he finished 3rd out of 7 starters. Prior to that, his latest win was recorded at Sam Houston Race Park on 22 March 2025.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Remington Park 12-Nov-26 1673m R5 Race 5 - Claiming, SP: 10.00 | Floyd Jr Wethey | 3 (11) |
| Remington Park 24-Oct-26 1408m Flat, SP: 14/1 | Floyd Jr Wethey 54.4kg | 3 (7) |
| 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) |
| Lone Star 19-Apr-26 1609m Flat, SP: 5/1 | Rene Diaz 56.2kg | 2 (5) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 01-Mar-26 1207m FAST Flat, SP: 5/1 | Weston Hamilton 54.9kg | 8 (9) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 31-Jan-26 1609m FIRM Flat, SP: 14/1 | Weston Hamilton 56.2kg | 7 (7) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 24-Jan-26 1408m FAST Flat, SP: 14/1 | Weston Hamilton 54.9kg | 6 (7) |
| Remington Park 21-Dec-25 1207m Flat, SP: 14/1 | Weston Hamilton 52.6kg | 6 (7) |
| Lone Star 08-Jun-25 1710m FIRM Flat, SP: 10/1 | Ramon Vazquez 54.9kg | 7 (9) |
| Lone Star 26-May-25 1710m SLOPPY Flat, SP: 16/1 | Rene Diaz 56.2kg | 6 (10) |
| Lone Star 04-May-25 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 11/8 | Iram Diego 53.5kg | 2 (4) |
| Sam Houston Race Park 22-Mar-25 1673m FAST Flat, SP: 8/11 | Rene Diaz 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Fair Grounds 16-Feb-25 1811m FAST Flat, SP: 50/1 | Rene Diaz 55.3kg | 7 (12) |
| Fair Grounds 18-Jan-25 1710m SLOPPY Flat, SP: 40/1 | Rene Diaz 55.3kg | 9 (13) |
| Remington Park 14-Dec-24 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 11/2 | Rene Diaz 54.9kg | 5 (12) |
| Remington Park 26-Oct-24 1408m FAST Flat, SP: 11/4 | Rene Diaz 54.9kg | 1 (8) |
| Remington Park 29-Sep-24 1207m FAST Flat, SP: 4/1 | Rene Diaz 53.1kg | 1 (8) |
| Remington Park 18-Aug-24 1106m FAST Flat, SP: 16/1 | Rene Diaz 53.5kg | 1 (9) |