James William Smith (September 11, 1908 – February 2, 1969) was an American Thoroughbred horse trainer.
A few years later he trained for the renowned owner of Idle Hour Stock Farm, Edward R. Bradley, for whom he earlier rode as a jockey, riding and winning on such stars of the turf Black Helen at 2 and Blue Larkspur at 4, among others.
On February 15, 1949, James W. Smith trained his last horse for Maine Chance Farm, winning the feature race at Florida's Hialeah 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 trained Champions Busher, By Jimminy, Bridal Flower, Myrtle Charm.