Jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. has been victoriously climbing off the backs of race horses for 35 years. In December, at the age of 52, he stood poised to break Willie Shoemaker's record of 8,833 career wins. He has reached this pinnacle through a combination of dedication and love for the sport. And in the process, he has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow rival jockeys. .