From DMTC Publicity
DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2024) —
Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella has been named the 20th winner of the coveted Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award and will be presented with it at Del Mar by Pincay during ceremonies on Saturday, August 31, Pacific Classic Day at the seaside oval.
The award, named for the Hall of Fame rider who is one of the greats of the game, is given annually to those who have served the sport of racing “with integrity, extraordinary dedication, determination and distinction.”
Mandella, 74, has trained horses on his own since 1976 and has collected more than 2,300 winners and $157 million in purses.
He becomes the sixth trainer to win the award.