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Ex-Jockey to Kentucky Derby 2nd Place Winner Found Dead
The jockey that rode this year's second-place finisher, Nehro, to his only win was found dead on Tuesday. 24-year old Michael Baze of California, was found in his parked car at Churchill Downs in a stabling area of the track. The Jefferson County Deputy Coroner pronounced him deat at 4:47pm. Baze rode Nehro at Oaklawn in the Louisana Derby (the horse's only win). Nehro finished second this past Saturday without Baze aboard.
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An autopsy is planned to be done on Baze's body. He was due for a court appearance today on a cocaine charge, according to the "New York Daily News." Most people, including myself, would look at the lifestyle and adrenaline rush of a jockey's life as pretty exciting. However, the pressure of riding well, keeping in good (light) weight, and of course winning, can really take a toll on the individual's health. Such a sad story and tragic end to a young, talented life.
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