In 1962, Smart Deb had an outstanding racing campaign. Unbeaten in seven straight races, she won her eighth but was disqualified and placed last in the September 27, 1962 edition of the
Astarita Stakes at
Aqueduct Racetrack. At the end of the year, Smart Deb was voted
American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly by the Thoroughbred Racing Association and
Daily Racing Form. The rival
Turf & Sport Digest award was won by
Affectionately. She retired from racing after her four-year-old campaign with sixteen wins from thirty-seven starts and earnings of $383,765. ==Breeding record==