One of the most accomplished and revered names in Thoroughbred racing. Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day enjoyed a riding career spanning 30 years with more than 8800 winning races, accumulating an all-time North American earnings record of 298 million. He is a six-time American leading jockey for number of wins and a four-time Eclipse Award winner for outstanding jockey. Day is also the all-time winning jockey at the legendary Churchill Downs racetrack, an achievement that includes his signature win in the 1992 Kentucky Derby aboard Lil E. Tee - one of his nine individual Triple Crown race victories. Additional famous mounts include Easy Goer, Awesome Again, Lady's Secret, and Wild Again.
"The Lord has orchestrated a great career."
~ Pat Day |