James M. Watkins: Trainer Stats, Wins and Breeders' Cup Record
James M. Watkins ranks 356th among trainers in 2026 purse earnings with $664,897: 36 wins from 199 starts (18%).
2026 season
356Rank
199Starts
36Wins
412nd
213rd
18%Win rate
49%In the money
$664,897Earnings
Year by year
| 2026 | 356 | 199 | 36 | 18% | $664,897 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 454 | 188 | 41 | 22% | $601,794 |
| 2024 | 382 | 195 | 43 | 22% | $734,261 |
| 2023 | 355 | 224 | 48 | 21% | $830,465 |
| 2022 | 583 | 199 | 35 | 18% | $484,390 |
| 2021 | 602 | 184 | 38 | 21% | $412,607 |
| 2020 | 951 | 146 | 14 | 10% | $160,570 |
| 2019 | 1101 | 112 | 18 | 16% | $188,284 |
| 2018 | 1232 | 85 | 12 | 14% | $156,006 |
| 2017 | 2465 | 49 | 6 | 12% | $43,316 |
| 2016 | 4905 | 8 | 0 | 0% | $1,646 |
| 2016–2026 | 1,589 | 291 | 18% | $4,278,236 |
North American seasons from Equibase; rank is by purse earnings.
Recent wins
| Date | Race | Horse | Win |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | Fairmount Park R2 | Look N Mighty Fine | $5.20 |
| 2026-10-06 | Horseshoe Indianapolis R5 | Spectacle | $11.60 |
| 2026-10-03 | Fairmount Park R1 | Enchanted Moment | $4.80 |
| 2026-09-26 | Churchill Downs R2 | Defending Albert | $8.94 |
| 2026-09-12 | Fairmount Park R2 | Look N Mighty Fine | $4.80 |
Wins in the last 60 days at the tracks covered here.