James E. Bracken (March 12, 1918 – April 19, 2008) was an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer based in Florida.
Background Bracken began his career in horse racing in 1935 at Jefferson Downs Racetrack in New Orleans. He began as a galloper before becoming a jockey, and while that did not last long he was able to become a jockey agent. Among his clients were several future Hall of Fame inductees including John Adams, Bill Hartack, Bill Shoemaker, Jacinto Vásquez and Walter Blum.Daily Racing Form (DRF) April 22, 2008 obituary Retrieved June 29, 2018
In 1976, at age 48, Bracken embarked on a career that would see him earn Calder Race Course Hall of Fame honors.Bloodhorse.com April 22, 2008 article on the passing of James Bracken Retrieved June 29, 2018
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