Return to S. Calif. treats Gosden well Nov 1, 2008
On his California days: The jocks' room here (with Bill Shoemaker, Laffit Pincay Jr., Eddie Delahoussaye, Chris McCarron et al.), right to say, was the greatest ever assembled. And the camaraderie and closeness is something I've never, ever experienced again. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Favorite Curlin finishes fourth Oct 27, 2008
Dettori had a few mounts for Gosden while unsuccessfully trying to get a foothold in a jockey colony that started with Hall of Fame talent Bill Shoemaker and Laffit Pincay Jr. and went several deep. Gosden apprenticed under Charlie Whittingham and trained on the Southern California circuit for 11 years into the late 1980s before returning to his native England. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Aboard Tribal Chief, Hawley wins Living Legends Oct 19, 2008
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Hawley picks up 6,450th win vs. Living Legends Oct 19, 2008
This guy got more out of a horse than any rider I know, said Laffit Pincay Jr., whose career was ended by injuries that prevented him from participating in the race. Mounts were drawn by lot, and each horse carried, ahem, 126 pounds. (MSNBC -- Sports)
8 retired Hall of Fame jockeys to ride again Oct 17, 2008
"How many more times do we push the envelope? I hope everything goes smoothly, because in horse racing you never know. But the most fun is getting these eight guys together to ride again.''Also attending the race will be fellow Hall of Fame jockeys Laffit Pincay Jr., Eddie Delahoussaye and Jorge Velasquez.The 11 riders amassed nearly $2 billion in earnings from 71,872 combined victories."The total number of our wins and purse money takes your breath away,'' Bailey said. 2008 The Associated... (MSNBC -- Sports)
8 retired H.O.F. jockeys to ride in 'Legends' race Oct 17, 2008
Also attending the race will be fellow Hall of Fame jockeys Laffit Pincay Jr., Eddie Delahoussaye and Jorge Velasquez. The 11 riders amassed nearly $2 billion in earnings from 71,872 combined victories. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Jockey Pedroza ties state mark with 7 wins Sep 6, 2008
The California record for victories on a single program was shared by Laffit Pincay Jr. and Victor Espinoza. The Fairplex Park record for wins on a single program was six, by David Flores on Sept. 20, 1992. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Popular class enters racing Hall Aug 6, 2008
Jockeys Earlie Fires, Pat Day, Angel Cordero Jr., Walter Blum, Laffit Pincay Jr., Kent Desormeaux, Chris McCarron, Jorge Velasquez, Jacinto Vasquez and Jerry Bailey also were present. Dr. Dean Richardson -- head of surgery for the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center -- gave the keynote address, focusing on his interest in the thoroughbred breed and his experiences with equine health care. (Albany Times Union)
Big Brown's jockey Desormeaux gets another shot May 22, 2008
Big Brown's jockey Desormeaux at Carson City casino opening. 7:10 a.m. May 21, 2008. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jockey Baze Rides 10,000th Winner Feb 2, 2008
In the same riding style he used to pass Laffit Pincay Jr. and become North America's career leader in December 2006, Baze drove Two Step Cat along the rail to a nose victory. "Wow! I got a seriously good nod there," he said, having replaced his riding helmet with a black baseball cap with '10,000' in white numbers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Milestone Ride Feb 2, 2008
He surpassed Laffit Pincay Jr. as North America's winningest rider with victory No. 9,531 aboard Butterfly Belle at Bay Meadows on Dec. 2, 2006. Baze has led the nation in victories nine times, and has reached 400 wins in 11 different years, missing a 12th by only one victory last year. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Baze wins 10,000th race in a photo finish Feb 2, 2008
In the same riding style he used to pass Laffit Pincay Jr. and become North Americas career leader in December 2006, Baze drove Two Step Cat along the rail to a nose victory in the mile race. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
By a nose, Baze gets 10,000th career victory Feb 2, 2008
Baze has been North America's career leader since Dec. 2006, when he surpassed Laffit Pincay Jr.'s record of 9,530 at Bay Meadows ... In the same riding style he used to pass Laffit Pincay Jr. and become North America's career leader in December 2006, Baze drove Two Step Cat along the rail to a nose victory in the mile race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Baze zeroes in on 10,000 victories Jan 31, 2008
Baze claimed his 9,531st career win to surpass Laffit Pincay Jr. ... Just as they did when Baze surpassed Laffit Pincay Jr. as the world's winningest rider on Dec. 1, 2006, Golden Gate Fields and Bay Meadows plan a special presentation to commemorate the feat. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Street Sense trainer Nafzger wins Big Sport award Dec 8, 2007
"This wasn't the first time that Carl Nafzger was thrust into the national spotlight, but he was just as gracious and generous with his time as he was when he won this award 17 years ago,'' TPA president Eric Wing said.advertisementNafzger first won the award in 1990, the year he won the Kentucky Derby and the Breeders' Cup Classic with Unbridled. The 66-year-old Nafzger joins Laffit Pincay Jr. as the only two-time recipients of the award."This is tremendous honor,'' Nafzger said. "I never... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Something old, some things new with SoCal jockey colony Nov 18, 2007
Or at least since Hall of Famers Chris McCarron, Eddie Delahoussaye, Laffit Pincay Jr. and Gary Stevens all retired in a three-year period. I think it's great, Hess said of the deepening riding talent coming available. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mario Pino rides 6,000th winner Nov 9, 2007
Aside from Pino, the 14 jockeys with 6,000 or more career victories in North America are Russell Baze, Laffit Pincay Jr., Bill Shoemaker, Pat Day, David Gall, Chris McCarron, Angel Cordero Jr., Jorge Velasquez, Sandy Hawley, Earlie Fires, Larry Synder, Eddie Delahoussaye, Carl Gambardella, and Johnny Longden. More Horse Racing Headlines. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Hall-of-fame jockey to appear at Woodlands Oct 5, 2007
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Oak Tree Mile next for Lava Man Sep 15, 2007
Retired Hall of Fame jockeys Laffit Pincay Jr. and Julie Krone will participate in the open house, answering questions and discussing the new surface. Pincay will autograph free copies of his DVD, "Laffit, All About Winning.". (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Local Teams Today Aug 31, 2007
1985 -- Angel Cordero Jr., 42, becomes the third rider in history behind Bill Shoemaker and Laffit Pincay Jr. to have his mounts earn $100 million, while riding at Belmont Park. 1991 -- Houston quarterback David Klingler sets an NCAA record with six touchdown passes in the second quarter as the Cougars pound Louisiana Tech 73-3. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Longacres Mile's stature grows Aug 15, 2007
The local hero who defeats a host of powerful invaders became a recurring theme through the decades of Mile history, and it was never more resonant than in 1981 when the Washington-bred Trooper Seven and Gary Baze, the state's all-time leading rider, won their second straight Longacres Mile by defeating California shippers Reb's Golden Ale (Sandy Hawley up), Summer Time Guy (Laffit Pincay Jr.), and Doonesbury (Bill Shoemaker) as the popular favorite. The invaders have enjoyed plenty of success,... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Warren Stute, 85; Southern California thoroughbred trainer Aug 11, 2007
A little more than a year ago, Stute and his brother, with whom he was extremely close, were honored at Hollywood Park as co-recipients of the annual Laffit Pincay Jr. Award, named for the now-retired jockey and given to those who have "served the sport with integrity, extraordinary dedication, determination and distinction.". The presentation, which was made as part of the Hollywood Gold Cup program July 8, 2006, prompted some memories from Stute, including his firing of an owner after he had... (Los Angeles Times)
Canonero II, 1971 Kentucky Derby Jul 23, 2007
Venezuelan Unknown Beats Derby Odds. Unsound, unknown, Canonero II arrived at Churchill Downs through an arduous route and in poor condition. (Suite101.com)
DRF: Old man Valdivia is in strong position Jul 19, 2007
He rode in Southern California at a time when Hall of Famers such as Eddie Delahoussaye, Julie Krone, Chris McCarron, Laffit Pincay Jr., and Gary Stevens were vying for top mounts. Today, Valdivia says that David Flores and Alex Solis have taken a more senior role. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No Thoroughbred Will Catch Cigar Jul 18, 2007
Citation's Equal Leads Career Earnings; Jockey Bailey is Second in. The personable track star Cigar leads all thoroughbreds in lifetime money earnings. (Suite101.com)
Coastal Community News Briefs Jul 16, 2007
CARLSBAD ---- Veteran jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. will be a special guest of honor at the ninth annual Geri Morrison Memorial Circle of Friends Golf Tournament at 9 a.m. Aug. 14 at La Costa Resort 2100 Costa Del Mar Road. Kentucky Derby winner Mike Smith is the host of this charity fundraiser with all proceeds going to Circle of Friends, which operates two group homes in North County that provide care for abused children. (North County Times)
Third time a rare charm Jul 1, 2007
Bud Johnston, owner of Old English Rancho in Sanger, a prominent part of California racing for decades, was presented with the Laffit Pincay Jr. Award after yesterday's sixth race. The annual award recognizes distinctive service to the sport. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Union won't agree to Mitchell's request May 11, 2007
7 million Jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. was awarded $2. 7 million in a lawsuit that claimed an ambulance company caused his career-ending injuries by failing to properly treat him after a 2003 accident. (Boston Globe)
Jockeys go coast to coast for work Mar 7, 2007
West experiencing new influx of talent. By Hank Wesch UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Barbaro up for awards Jan 19, 2007
Jockey Russell Baze's 9,531st victory, moving him past Laffit Pincay Jr. for No. 1 on the all-time list, was a distant fourth with 7. Posted 1/18/2007 10:25 PM ET. (USA Today -- Sports)
Barbaro is finalist for Eclipse award Jan 4, 2007
The other finalist is Russell Baze, who late last year passed Laffit Pincay Jr. as racings winningest rider. Julien Leparoux, who led the nations apprentice riders in both victories and earnings, is considered the strong favorite to be named champion apprentice jockey over fellow finalists Martin Garcia and Rosie Napravnik. (MSNBC -- Sports)
