Churchill Downs plans Michael Baze tribute

5/12/2011 3:47 PM  | courier-journal.com
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Fellow jockeys will join racing fans, horsemen and track employees at Churchill Downs on Friday in an on-track tribute to jockey Michael Baze, who died this week at the age of 24.

The memorial will follow the fourth race, which has a scheduled post time of 4:18 p.m. EDT.


Baze's body was found in his car in the Churchill Downs stable area late Tuesday afternoon. Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Jim Wesley said an autopsy performed on Wednesday revealed “no anatomical cause of death.” Wesley said toxicology reports would be available in about three weeks. Read More

 

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