Arcaro Hangs Up Saddle 'Mr. Racing' - the master - Eddie Arcaro announces his retirement. He won more than 4,700 races with $30,000,000 in purses. Arcaro in winners circle, with floral wreath, seated on horse (number 4). Arcaro cleaning out jockey locker. Arcaro atop horse, waving at camera. Arcaro standing by fence of empty stadium, waves back to acknowledge fans and walks out of empty stadium, towards gate.