Dvd The Legend Of Laffit Pincay, Jr...Desert and similar items

On DVD or VHS: There have been thousands of jockey's in the world of Thoroughbred racing, but only a few whose success has made them legendary - there is WILLIE SHOEMAKER, the winningest jockey of all time whose patience and judgment were keys to his success; his record of 8,833 wins was once thought to be a milestone that would hold for many years. This is the story of LAFFIT PINCAY, JR. - a fitting tribute to him on his monumental career feat - he is the first jockey to surpass SHOEMAKER's record and is the new record holder - making racing history! From the start the Panamanian PINCAY proved he had the talent to make it in . After starting on the East coast circuit PINCAY moved West in 1970 and for the next five years, he lead all riders in purse earnings - winning three Eclipse awards as the nation's most outstanding jockey. By now it was not unusual to see him dominate a day at the races, but most impressive about him was his unusual strength which had been known to pull together a tiring horse and save a victory. PINCAY had been so impressive that in 1975, the 28-year-old was inducted into Racing's Hall of Fame. See racing footage of some of PINCAY's most famous mounts: DESERT VIXEN in the 1974 Beldame; the unbeatable team of AFFIRMED and PINCAY winning their first five races together, shown is their 1979 Woodward and the 1979, "race of the year", that would ultimately decide Horse-of-the-Year honors in the Jockey Club Gold Cup against SPECTACULAR BID; 1982 Belmont on CONQUISTADOR CIELO; 1983 Belmont with CAVEAT; 1984 Derby and Belmont with the ill-fated SWALE; and SPEND A BUCK's 1984 Jersey Derby. Watch as LAFFIT PINCAY writes his way into the history books with his masterful riding! AS AN ADDED BONUS...several mini clips and segments are shown after the main feature reflecting back on LAFFIT's extraordinary 39-year career when he announces his official retirement from the saddle which leads into LAFFIT's retirement ceremony which is shown at right after the running of the Swaps Stakes on July 13, 2003. Several past and present Hall of Fame jockeys, trainers and owners saluted the modest and dignified little man from whose inspirational feats are sure to stand for years to come! 1 Hour and 42 Minutes. Thanks for looking. Winning bidder pays $6 shipping and handling.