Pineda's Kismet Farms a Lost Dream Realized
Pineda's Kismet Farms a Lost Dream Realized
Matthew Pineda was only 3 years old when his father, Alvaro, lost his life in the starting gate.
"I only have glimpses in my mind of memories. I have a memory of my dad where I'm on the rail still in my buggy," Pineda said. "Unfortunately, the day that he died, I remember that clear as day."
An accomplished jockey from Guanajuato, Mexico, Alvaro had risen to the height of the national standings. He made his mark within the highly competitive Southern California colony, becoming the leading rider at Del Mar in 1968 and winning the Del Mar Oaks (G1) in 1966, 1967, and 1969...