Pat Day is a retired American horse jockey known for having 8,803 career wins making him the fourth most winning horse jockey of all time. Pat Day learned to ride from his father and began his jockey career in 1973. His career wins included 9 Triple Crown wins, 12 Breeder’s Cup wins, and the inaugural $3 million Breeders’ Cup Classic in 1984. He was the leading horse jockey in race wins in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1990, and 1991. Pat Day was characterized by his patient riding technique and did not ride a horse for longer than necessary and was given the nickname ‘Patient Pat’. Pat Day retired in 2005.