Along with his father, James Smith trained for
Maine Chance Farm. On February 15, 1949, James W. Smith trained his last horse for Maine Chance Farm, winning the feature race at
Florida'sHialeah Park Race Track with Royal Blood.
[1] In 1946 he had three horses in the
Kentucky Derby, the best finish a fourth place with
Lord Boswell. James Smith's last Derby entrant was in 1961 with Jay Fox. James trained Champions
Busher,
By Jimminy,
Bridal Flower,
Myrtle Charm. He also trained Champions
But Why Not (SW),
Star Pilot (SW), note link takes you to non thoroughbred related content and
Beaugay (multiple SW).
James W. Smith died in
Phoenix, Arizona on February 2, 1969, at the age of 60.[1]
References
^"James William Smith". Arizona Republic. 4 February 1969. p. 53. Retrieved 21 August 2023.