Sammy's Smile (USA) Horse
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Sammy's Smile is a seven-year-old bay gelding bred in the United States, by Itsmyluckyday out of American Prize. He is trained by Richard Zielinski and owned by Siesta Thoroughbred Racing. From 47 starts he has won ten races and been placed twelve times, earning $404,086 in prize money. His last start was at Thistledown on 18 September 2026, finishing 2nd of 7. His most recent win came at Thistledown on 10 June 2026.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley Race Course 29-Oct-26 1609m FAST R5 Race 5 - Claiming, SP: 8.50 | Fernando Becerra Salazar | 4 (8) |
| Thistledown 18-Sep-26 1609m FIRM R4 Race 4 $5,144 (of $25,721) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.140, SP: 3.00 had no room along the rail behind the winner entering the firs turn, trailed early, closed willingly outside rivals through the stretch and got up for second. 1st Mister Mobil ( J Simpson 123 ) 2nd Sammy's Smile ( F S Becerra 119 ) 2.25L 3rd Watchoutforweaver ( A I Diaz 119 ) 2.50L See full results | F S Becerra 54kg 2.25L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 04-Sep-26 1609m R2 Race 2 $2,190 (of $31,282) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.900, SP: 2.50 pressed the pace three then two wide into the stretch and was outfinished in the late stages. 1st Need To Know Basis ( A Chavez 119 ) 2nd Check The Facts ( A Diaz 119 ) 0.30L 3rd Mister Mobil ( T Houghton 123 ) 0.30L 4th Sammy's Smile ( F B Salazar 119 ) 2.25L See full results | F B Salazar 54kg 2.25L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 20-Aug-26 1609m FIRM R8 Race 8 $2,716 (of $38,805) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.960, SP: 10.00 raced outside and had no rally. 1st General Mathis ( A Chavez 119 ) 2nd I Wanna Win ( D Parker 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Hidden Access ( H Haldar 123 ) 6.00L 4th Sammy's Smile ( F B Salazar 119 ) 7.50L See full results | F B Salazar 54kg 7.50L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 23-Jul-26 1609m GOOD R6 Race 6 $2,753 (of $39,322) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:41.800, SP: 4.50 never far back, closed a gap late four wide. 1st I Wanna Win ( L Gonzalez 121 ) 2nd Controller ( 119 ) 3rd Relish The Ride ( J Skerrett 119 ) 0.15L 4th Sammy's Smile ( F B Salazar 121 ) 2.65L See full results | F B Salazar 54.9kg 2.65L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 03-Jul-26 1609m FIRM R6 Race 6 $7,983 (of $39,917) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.380, SP: 5.50 raced close up throughout, could not gain late on the winner but held place. 1st Wetzel ( J Bracho 119 ) 2nd Sammy's Smile ( F B Salazar 123 ) 4.25L 3rd Hidden Access ( M Cedillo 119 ) 0.75L See full results | F B Salazar 55.8kg 4.25L | 2 (5) |
| Thistledown 10-Jun-26 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 6/4 | Fernando Becerra Salazar 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 13-May-26 1207m FAST Flat, SP: 9/2 | Fernando Becerra Salazar 54kg | 3 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 11-Nov-25 1673m SLOPPY Flat, SP: 13/8 | Erik Barbaran 57.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 27-Oct-25 1609m Flat, SP: 15/2 | Erik Barbaran 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Thistledown 30-Sep-25 1207m Flat, SP: 7/1 | Jose Bracho 54kg | 5 (9) |
| Thistledown 12-Aug-25 1609m Flat, SP: 5/1 | Jose Bracho 54kg | 3 (5) |
| Thistledown 01-Jul-25 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 9/1 | Erik Barbaran 54.9kg | 5 (7) |
| Thistledown 04-Jun-25 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 13/2 | Erik Barbaran 55.8kg | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 12-May-25 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 11/2 | Erik Barbaran 54kg | 1 (8) |
| Thistledown 30-Apr-25 1207m FAST Flat, SP: 5/1 | Luis Rivera 54kg | 5 (6) |
| Thistledown 03-Oct-24 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 7/2 | Erik Barbaran 54kg | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 10-Sep-24 1710m FAST Flat, SP: 10/1 | Jose Bracho 54kg | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 20-Aug-24 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 9/2 | Luis Rivera 54.9kg | 6 (6) |
| Thistledown 29-Jul-24 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 11/4 | Luis Rivera 54.9kg | 4 (5) |
| Thistledown 15-Jul-24 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 14/1 | Luis Rivera 55.8kg | 5 (7) |
| Thistledown 27-Jun-24 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 13/8 | Luis Rivera 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 10-Jun-24 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 11/4 | Luis Rivera 54kg | 2 (6) |
| Thistledown 14-May-24 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 20/1 | Jose Bracho 54kg | 6 (6) |
| Thistledown 23-Apr-24 1207m FAST Flat, SP: 9/1 | Luis Rivera 54kg | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 18-Sep-23 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 5/1 | Jose Bracho 54kg | 6 (8) |
| Thistledown 28-Aug-23 1710m FAST Flat, SP: 5/1 | Luis Rivera 54kg | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 12-Aug-23 2012m GOOD Flat, SP: 16/1 | Jose Bracho 55.8kg | 6 (6) |
| Thistledown 18-Jul-23 1710m FAST Flat, SP: 4/1 | Jose Bracho 55.8kg | 8 (8) |
| Thistledown 19-Jun-23 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 4/1 | Jose Bracho 54kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 01-Jun-23 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 10/3 | Luis Rivera 54kg | 5 (8) |
| Thistledown 15-Sep-22 1673m FAST Flat, SP: 11/8 | Erik Barbaran 53.1kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 13-Aug-22 2012m FAST Flat, SP: 16/1 | Erik Barbaran 54kg | 3 (10) |
| Thistledown 21-Jul-22 1609m FAST Flat, SP: 6/4 | Erik Barbaran 52.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Thistledown 25-Jun-22 1811m FAST Flat, SP: 16/1 | Erik Barbaran 54.9kg | 2 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 22-Mar-22 1106m Flat, SP: 12/1 | Erik Barbaran 53.5kg | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 30-Aug-21 1207m FAST Flat, SP: 1/1 | Luis Gonzalez 53.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Thistledown 29-Jul-21 1106m FAST Flat, SP: 7/4 | Luis Gonzalez 53.5kg | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 17-Jun-21 1106m FAST Flat, SP: 8/1 | Luis Rivera 53.5kg | UPL (8) |
| Thistledown 01-Jun-21 905m FAST Flat, SP: 11/1 | Luis Rivera 53.5kg | UPL (8) |