Smart Joker (USA) Horse

Country

United States

Foal Date

30-Apr-19

Colour

bay

Sire

Practical Joke

Dam

Smarty Bull

Prize Money

123380

Trainer

James M. Watkins

Owners

Dennis Pohl

About

Fairmount Park R6 Race 6 Smart Joker is a 7yo b unknown from United States trained by James M. Watkins, who is based at . It is sired by the stallion Practical Joke out of the dam Smarty Bull. Smart Joker has managed to win 5 races in its career so far. On 27th Apr 2024 at Tampa Bay Downs, Smart Joker scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $18000.00 Race 8.

Raced At

Mountaineer • Fairmount Park • Tampa Bay Downs • Presque Isle Downs • Gulfstream • Aqueduct • Belmont At The Big A • Saratoga • Belmont Park

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Mountaineer 24-Nov-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $6,615 (of $10,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.580, SP: 4.33 set the pace shaking clear in upper stretch holding FIRMly to wire. 1st Smart Joker ( A Bendezu 123 ) 2nd Mr. Chivas ( A I Diaz 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Idea Man ( E Barbaran 123 ) 3.25L See full results	A Bendezu 55.8kg	1 (8)
Fairmount Park 15-Oct-25 1210m R7 Race 7 $110 (of $8,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.250, SP: 2.50 broke in the air at the start, roused off the pace four deep around the bend, never threatened. 1st Pontus ( A Santos 124 ) 2nd Khozan's Valentine ( J Tavares 126 ) 3.75L 3rd GOOD Scout ( A Gonzalez 126 ) 4.50L 7th Smart Joker ( J E Felix 126 ) 13.70L See full results	J E Felix 57.2kg 13.70L	7 (7)
Fairmount Park 17-Sep-25 1210m R8 Race 8 $5,670 (of $9,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.980, SP: 1.62 broke sharp, vied in hand two wide, easily clear upper, drew off. 1st Smart Joker ( J E Felix 126 ) 2nd Stingy ( J Tavares 124 ) 5.75L 3rd Joyful Ghost ( A Ortiz 124 ) 6.25L See full results	J E Felix 57.2kg	1 (9)
Fairmount Park 24-Aug-25 1207m R4 Race 4 $1,800 (of $9,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.380 set a pressured early pace, raced four wide into the turn, was no match late and was second best. 1st Mr. Chivas ( T Wales 124 ) 2nd Smart Joker ( J E Felix 126 ) 1.50L 3rd Her Name Was Lola ( A Santos 119 ) 8.25L See full results	J E Felix 57.2kg 1.50L	2 (6)
Fairmount Park 23-Jul-25 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $5,670 (of $9,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.740, SP: 1.50 stalked from the three path going into the turn, ranged up under coaxing passing the quarter to bid at the top of the lane, took the lead passing the eighth pole, and drew clear. 1st Smart Joker ( J E Felix 124 ) 2nd Sarah's Boy Blue ( H J Ortega 124 ) 0.00L 3rd Crazy Heart ( A Bendezu 126 ) 0.00L See full results	J E Felix 56.2kg	1 (7)
Fairmount Park 29-Jun-25 1207m FIRM R3 Race 3 $240 (of $16,320) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.510 bumped at the start, moved up to lead the second flight of horses from the inside, retreated in the final furlong. 1st Swiss Guard ( J E Felix 124 ) 2nd Pontus ( J Diego 124 ) 12.25L 3rd Mister Sharpie ( S Gonzalez 124 ) 12.35L 5th Smart Joker ( A Santos 124 ) 13.20L See full results	A Santos 56.2kg 13.20L	5 (6)
Fairmount Park 08-Jun-25 1207m GOOD R4 Race 4 $1,630 (of $16,320) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.290 vied for the lead in the two path, bumped with an outer foe while in the three path at the top of the lane, and evened out in the final furlong. 1st Purple Octopus ( A Bendezu 124 ) 2nd Mister Sharpie ( T Wales 124 ) 4.25L 3rd Smart Joker ( I Hernandez 124 ) 4.50L See full results	I Hernandez 56.2kg 4.50L	3 (5)
Fairmount Park 11-May-25 1110m FIRM R2 Race 2 $2,400 (of $12,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:05.840, SP: 2.63 hopped at the start, rated in the five path, moved up in the three path around the turn, bid from the four path into the stretch, ran on to lead briefly passing the sixteenth, but was outkicked by an outer foe late. 1st Guided Arrow ( A Bendezu 124 ) 2nd Smart Joker ( V Santiago 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Secession ( S Gonzalez 124 ) 4.00L See full results	V Santiago 56.2kg 1.00L	2 (8)
Tampa Bay Downs 15-Mar-25 1310m FIRM R1 Race 1 $4,200 (of $21,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:16.160, SP: 3.75 raced off the pace, moved up between rivals on the turn, waited for room at the quarter pole, rallied between horses, angled out at the sixteenth marker and finished well outside. 1st Indio Mara ( S Leon 120 ) 2nd Smart Joker ( S Marin 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Point Liam ( A A Gallardo 118 ) 1.50L See full results	S Marin 53.5kg 0.50L	2 (7)
Tampa Bay Downs 22-Feb-25 1410m FIRM R8 Race 8 $4,200 (of $21,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:23.440, SP: 4.00 4w bid turn, gamely 1st Jabran ( I O Rodriguez 118 ) 2nd Smart Joker ( S Marin 118 ) 1.00L 3rd Road Minister ( A Rodriguez 118 ) 5.00L See full results	S Marin 53.5kg 1.00L	2 (10)
Tampa Bay Downs 27-Jan-25 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $4,200 (of $21,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.400, SP: 5.00 stalked outside, chased three wide on the turn, rallied outside in the lane, bid at the furlong marker, dug in gamely to the finish but second best. 1st Song Runner ( S Leon 118 ) 2nd Smart Joker ( S Marin 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Maptitude ( A Santos 118 ) 4.00L See full results	S Marin 53.5kg 1.25L	2 (7)
Tampa Bay Downs 30-Dec-24 1410m FIRM R7 Race 7 $3,600 (of $18,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:24.230, SP: 7.00 dueled on the inside through the opening quarter, saved ground around the bend, dug in in the lane and was caught late. 1st Zatip ( S Camacho 120 ) 2nd Smart Joker ( R D A Jr 120 ) 2.25L 3rd Russian Hammer ( J A Batista 120 ) 2.50L See full results	R D A Jr 54.4kg 2.25L	2 (8)
Presque Isle Downs 18-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $1,400 (of $14,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.220 well placed and outside, moved up four wide through the turn, bid on that path into the stretch, evened and held the show. 1st Blameitonmymomma ( A A Gallardo 119 ) 2nd Backdoorparty ( H Villa-gomez 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Smart Joker ( R D A Jr 122 ) 2.50L See full results	R D A Jr 55.3kg 2.50L	3 (9)
Presque Isle Downs 26-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $3,400 (of $17,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.560 tracked the pace, moved to a striking position on the two path through the turn, bid outside the leader into the stretch, held position to inside the furlong marker, then was no match for the winner, while clearly best of the rest. 1st Mor Spring Spirit ( P Morales 122 ) 2nd Smart Joker ( R D A Jr 122 ) 1.50L 3rd Capturethelaughter ( A J Ayala 122 ) 5.00L See full results	R D A Jr 55.3kg 1.50L	2 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 02-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,701 (of $17,001) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.410 set the pace on the inside, shook clear into the stretch, then weakened late and held the show. 1st Span Of Control ( W Alencar 124 ) 2nd Night Ride ( P Morales 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Smart Joker ( R D A Jr 122 ) 1.75L See full results	R D A Jr 55.3kg 1.75L	3 (6)
Presque Isle Downs 11-Jun-24 1210m R7 Race 7 $1,190 (of $17,001) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:09.580 mdi pack, held position three and four wide through the turn, angled in mid way of the turn and came through inside of rivals into the stretch, then weakened the final furlong and held a share. 1st Keystone Hank ( G A Martinez 122 ) 2nd Capturethelaughter ( E Jurado 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Night Ride ( P Morales 122 ) 1.50L 4th Smart Joker ( R D A Jr 122 ) 1.75L See full results	R D A Jr 55.3kg 1.75L	4 (9)
Tampa Bay Downs 27-Apr-24 1310m FIRM R8 Race 8 $11,340 (of $18,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:16.950, SP: 3.00 dueled between horses up the backstretch, navigated the turn from the four and five path and kicked clear in the stretch. 1st Smart Joker ( R A Jr 121 ) 2nd Etretat ( A Arroyo 121 ) 7.25L 3rd Russian Hammer ( S Camacho 121 ) 0.15L See full results	R A Jr 54.9kg	1 (8)
Tampa Bay Downs 04-Apr-24 1110m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,900 (of $19,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.890, SP: 4.40 tracked the leader on the inside up the backstretch, saved ground around the bend and kept on in the lane. 1st Awesome City ( A Gallardo 125 ) 2nd Mr. Bones ( S Camacho 123 ) 0.15L 3rd Smart Joker ( R A Jr 125 ) 8.25L See full results	R A Jr 56.7kg 8.25L	3 (7)
Tampa Bay Downs 21-Mar-24 1310m FIRM R2 Race 2 $3,800 (of $19,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:17.620, SP: 4.20 bumped with the horse to his inside leaving the gate, dueled on the rail up the backstretch, pulled clear while racing in the three path around the turn and was caught in late stretch. 1st Final Verdict ( S Camacho 125 ) 2nd Smart Joker ( R A Jr 125 ) 0.75L 3rd Commander Biz ( A Santos 125 ) 0.15L See full results	R A Jr 56.7kg 0.75L	2 (7)
Tampa Bay Downs 17-Feb-24 1410m FIRM R4 Md $10,710 (of $17,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:23.550, SP: 4.20 dueled on the inside up the backstretch, saved ground around the turn and drew off in the lane. 1st Smart Joker ( R A Jr 122 ) 2nd Miah Said ( K Nicholls 122 ) 3.50L 3rd Perfect Moon ( J Batista 122 ) 1.75L See full results	R A Jr 55.3kg	1 (8)
Tampa Bay Downs 11-Jan-24 1710m GOOD R1 Md $1,400 (of $20,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:47.820, SP: 4.60 raced in the three path around the first turn, led the way up the backstretch, dueled from the two path around the far turn and weakened in the lane. 1st Divining Stone ( A Rodriguez 122 ) 2nd Buffalo Spirit ( F Jara 122 ) 0.15L 3rd Gun Right ( A Gallardo 122 ) 0.15L 4th Smart Joker ( R A Jr 122 ) 13.00L See full results	R A Jr 55.3kg 13.00L	4 (5)
Tampa Bay Downs 21-Dec-23 1410m FIRM R5 Md (of $17,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:25.500, SP: 7.00 dueled on the outside up the backstretch, continued to battle from the three path around the bend and in upper stretch and weakened late. 1st Hollywood Closeup ( S Marin 122 ) 2nd Seax ( N Ortiz 122 ) 2.75L 3rd Hezmorethanready ( A Quinonez 122 ) 0.50L 5th Smart Joker ( R A Jr 124 ) 4.55L See full results	R A Jr 56.2kg 4.55L	5 (12)
Gulfstream 09-Jan-23 1510m GOOD R10 Race 10 (of $28,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:29.230, SP: 36.00 was unhurried along the inside, tipped out to the four path in upper stretch, but weakened. 1st Stormy Victory ( P Lopez 122 ) 2nd Blind Eye ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 3.00L 3rd Empire Attraction ( J Castellano 122 ) 0.30L 8th Smart Joker ( E Zayas 122 ) 5.85L See full results	E Zayas 55.3kg 5.85L	8 (11)
Aqueduct 11-Nov-22 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $32,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:14.600, SP: 10.50 7w upper, no response 1st He'sgottashortfuse ( T Mccarthy 122 ) 2nd Papi On Ice ( O M Hernandez 122 ) 0.15L 3rd Genesis One ( E Cancel 122 ) 0.15L 6th Smart Joker ( K Carmouche 122 ) 5.15L See full results	K Carmouche 55.3kg 5.15L	6 (9)
Belmont At The Big A 16-Sep-22 1210m R10 Race 10 (of $47,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.250 bumped with a foe at the start, moved out at the rear then was reserved at the back, went around the turn in the four path, moved out then was fanned out in upper stretch, raced between foes into the final furlong and also failed to rally. 1st Rugged Union ( T Mccarthy 124 ) 2nd Theregoesmymiracle ( L Cardenas 124 ) 2.00L 3rd Empire Ridge ( L Saez 121 ) 5.00L 7th Smart Joker ( J L Ortiz 121 ) 9.50L See full results	J L Ortiz 54.9kg 9.50L	7 (10)
Saratoga 14-Aug-22 1710m GOOD R11 Race 11 (of $52,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:43.040 set the pace around both turns, but was headed passing the quarter pole, gave way in upper stretch, and caved while being protected by the rider through the final furlong. 1st Calloway Peak ( E Cancel 118 ) 2nd Theregoesmymiracle ( L Cardenas 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Greg's Honor ( I O Jr 118 ) 1.00L 10th Smart Joker ( J L Ortiz 118 ) 10.30L See full results	J L Ortiz 53.5kg 10.30L	10 (10)
Belmont Park 11-Jul-22 1710m GOOD R4 Race 4 $3,150 (of $45,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.720 showed the way in hand just off the inside, got set down taking the inside route into upper stretch, dug in under threat and was collared a sixteenth from home, then weakened in the late stages. 1st Splendid Summer ( F Prat 118 ) 2nd Media Sensation ( M Franco 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Left On Boylston ( K Carmouche 118 ) 2.25L 4th Smart Joker ( J L Ortiz 118 ) 2.75L See full results	J L Ortiz 53.5kg 2.75L	4 (9)
Belmont Park 13-Jun-22 1710m GOOD R9 Race 9 (of $45,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:45.060 1st I Am The Law ( J Rosario 125 ) 2nd Fiery Heart ( L Saez 118 ) 5.25L 3rd Sebaray ( D Davis 118 ) 5.75L 6th Smart Joker ( K Carmouche 118 ) 21.75L See full results	K Carmouche 53.5kg 21.75L	6 (10)
Belmont Park 12-Jun-22 1710m GOOD Md (of $22,000), Winning Time: 01:45.060, SP: 33/1 Bmpd hard brk,2p,faded 1st I Am The Law ( J Rosario 125 ) 2nd Fiery Heart ( L Saez 118 ) 5.25L 3rd Sebaray ( D Davis 118 ) 0.50L 6th Smart Joker ( K Carmouche 118 ) 21.75L	K Carmouche 53.5kg 21.75L	6 (11)
Belmont Park 09-May-22 1410m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $45,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:23.960 settled just off the pace, dropped back two then three wide around the turn, spun four wide into the stretch and retreated. 1st Lord Gatling ( D Davis 118 ) 2nd Floki's Flight ( I O Jr 118 ) 0.50L 3rd North Pole ( M Franco 124 ) 6.50L 6th Smart Joker ( T Mccarthy 118 ) 17.25L See full results	T Mccarthy 53.5kg 17.25L	6 (8)
Aqueduct 11-Apr-22 1310m R6 Race 6 (of $43,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:17.170 two to three wide near the rear of the field, came under coaxing tucked inside three furlongs from home, spun just off the inside into upper stretch and tired. 1st Dot's Dollar ( J Castellano 118 ) 2nd Baltasar ( M Franco 125 ) 2.00L 3rd Wegottaguy ( K Carmouche 118 ) 12.75L 5th Smart Joker ( T Mccarthy 118 ) 17.25L See full results	T Mccarthy 53.5kg 17.25L	5 (9)