Jockey Michael Baze found dead in stable area

**mikemca** · 05-10-11, 08:07 PM

Thats pretty crazy.I wonder what caused his death

**JJJ** · 05-10-11, 08:09 PM

Very good jockey used to race at Santa Anita, and Del Mar than moved to Arlington track will be missed

**sickeric** · 05-10-11, 08:44 PM

hope its not a bulemia related death..... those jocks and their weight!

**BuckeyeT** · 05-10-11, 08:59 PM

WTFFFFFFFFFF is going on.

Sad shit thats for sure

**callmejrk1** · 05-10-11, 10:17 PM

hmm thats to bad really good jockey

**marksinger** · 05-10-11, 10:53 PM

Hope it wasnt suicide or drugs. It's actually sad no matter what the cause.

**Seattle Slew** · 05-11-11, 12:04 AM

Sad news. Was curious why he moved away from California last year.

**thezbar** · 05-11-11, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by Seattle Slew

Sad news. Was curious why he moved away from California last year.

He was offered first call for a major stable in Chicago. Along with the fact he'd been in a slump in California after returning from an injury the move seem good at the time.

**Gremlin Lad** · 05-11-11, 06:37 AM

WEDNESDAY MAY 11, 2011

Jockey Michael Baze, a member of a famed riding family in United States racing, was found dead the afternoon of May 10 on the backstretch at Churchill Downs. The death of the 24-year-old Baze was confirmed by the Louisville Metro Coronor’s office.

Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...#ixzz1M2igzha8

**Gremlin Lad** · 05-11-11, 06:47 AM

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http://www.680news.com/sports/article/224557--jockey-michael-baze-winner-aboard-nehro-at-oaklawn-found-dead-in-vehicle-at-churchill-downs

Makes you think ........... Kentucky Derby have anything to do with his death ????

Michael Baze rode Nehro to a WIN on Feb. 21, 2011 at Oaklawn.

Then loses that ride to Cory Nakatani in the Arkansas Derby and the Kentucky Derby.

**marksinger** · 05-11-11, 07:28 AM

Why would he lose these mounts? drugs? I dont know. Maybe the depression of losing these mounts got to him. Sad no matter what!!
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**marksinger** · 05-11-11, 08:10 AM

I'm thinking that Michael mustve been living with alot of pressure being in the Baze family. He may have felt embarrassed and ashamed that he lost his mount in the Kentucky Derby.

**Rio DiNero** · 05-11-11, 08:29 AM

Sad to hear, guy was a quality rider.

**Texas Star** · 05-11-11, 09:32 AM

Sad news in horse racing. May God bless his friends & family.

**mrginandtonic** · 05-11-11, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by marksinger

I'm thinking that Michael mustve been living with alot of pressure being in the Baze family. He may have felt embarrassed and ashamed that he lost his mount in the Kentucky Derby.

It's too bad if really felt that way. Look at his uncle Russell Baze, the winningest jockey ever, how many Kentucky Derby mounts does he hv? He was so young and will hv plenty of opportunities. Sad.

**thezbar** · 05-11-11, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by marksinger

I'm thinking that Michael mustve been living with alot of pressure being in the Baze family. He may have felt embarrassed and ashamed that he lost his mount in the Kentucky Derby.

I doubt this. I think his passing may be related to weight reduction issues. But that's just one possibility. Very sad news