Ray York is set to make history this week by becoming the first jockey to ride in seven different decades.

The American, who won the Kentucky Derby on Determine in 1954, is making a comeback after eight years out of action and has a mount booked at Santa Anita tomorrow.

York will beat the achievements of compatriot Karl Korte, who rode in his sixth decade when he took a couple of mounts at Calder early this month, and Bill Shoemaker who also rode in six decades. The 66-year-old has ridden over 3,000 winners in his career and has been riding work since last September for trainer Henry Moreno, who has booked him to partner Culebra tomorrow.

"I love horses and horse racing, and Henry is my best friend. We've been working together for 53 years. We tied up together with quarter horses in 1948 and have been friends ever since," York said.