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Why send your horse to me? Every individual horse receives my individual attention, the best feed, an individualized feeding and training program, and the best handlers and riders all carefully handpicked by me. I personally supervise or check afterwards all farrier, vet and dental work on your horse. I am known for keeping horses with physical problems racing much longer than most trainers, this is due to my 30 years experience spotting a potential problem and treating it before it becomes a big problem. My "treatment" for potential problems is usually as simple as a few days off walking the shedrow. Your horse's long term soundness and well being is my daily concern, and I believe this attitude wins more races for my clients. I love owners who are very involved, and I'm always available by phone or in person to discuss your horse. For our out-of-town owners, we email photos and video of your horse as often as possible, and we always email the race past performances when your horse is entered. My goal is to give my clients a satisfying experience in racing. My day rate is $75. If you're tired of paying $85/day or more for little in return, please give me a call at 502-554-8649. I am currently rebuilding my stable in the United States after spending 5 years in Saudi Arabia where I trained for King Abdullah & Sons Stable. In April 2009, I returned to the United States and raced in Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana through November 2009. In December we moved to Gulfstream Park near Miami, Florida where we raced through March 2010. In April we returned north and plan to race in Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. We are always ready to ship anywhere to race the right horse in the right spot. Following are some highlights of my experience in Saudi Arabia and my prior career in the USA:
I received my trainer’s license in 1981 after working for my father, trainer JR Smith, from 1976-1981. My father was a thoroughbred trainer for 50 years, he won 12 training titles, and is a member of the Chicago Racing Hall of Fame.
At Arlington Park he is second in all-time wins for trainers. He claimed "Recoup the Cash" in 1993 for $15,000 and went on to earn nearly $700,000 with that gelding in 1994. My father trained two-time Illinois Horse of the Year "Chicago Six", another claim that became a graded stakes winner of the G3 National Jockey Club Handicap.
I've been around horses all my life and I learned from one of the greatest. My father instilled in me the high standards that have brought consistent success through the years. I have won over 800 races (20% wins/starts). I hold the record at Arlington Park for the most races won in a single day (4 races). I have trained many good horses in the US, most obtained at very modest prices:
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Henderson, after a huge Calvin Borel ride, November 25, 2009. Winner of the first race ever held at night under lights at Churchill Downs, June 19, 2009. Imported mare Natalie Jane, Cup winner at 2000 meters in Saudi Arabia. She also won at 1600 and 1800 meters. Jere R. Smith, Jr. and his father, trainer J.R. Smith, Sr. watched RECOUP THE CASH win the Hawthorne Gold Cup. Boundlessly became a multiple graded stakes winner after Jere Smith Jr. bought him for $11,000. Mount Lemon won two Stakes in a row after Jere Smith Jr. claimed him for $25,000. Before moving to Saudi Arabia, I spent most of my career based in the Midwest United States, training and racing in Illinois, Louisiana, and Kentucky. My sons Joe (age 11) and Jack (13) live in Houston, Texas with their mother Ana. My oldest son Jere graduated from the University of Houston in May, 2009 attends law school. I'd like to thank my family for the continuing support that inspires me every day to put 100% into everything I do. My wife Amy was with me in Saudi Arabia and is key to the smooth operation of our stable. In addition to helping me keep owners informed, plus paperwork and record-keeping, she maintains my web site as well as many other web sites for customers in the U.S. We are pictured here at a "goat grab" in Riyadh. "In April 2004, I was named private trainer for HRH Crown Prince Abdullah (now King Abdullah) & Sons of Saudi Arabia. I'd like to thank all my former owners for their support and confidence in me over the years. Some of my last wins before I moved to Saudi Arabia came at the Turfway Park winter meet of 2003/2004." check out some photos >> |