Russell Baze Retires

[TouchOfGrey]

Paulick Report | All-Time Winningest Rider Russel Baze Retires

He retires with 12,842 wins, 9,600 second place finishes and 7,855 thirds from 53,578 mounts. Horses he's ridden have earned $199,334.219. On Dec. 1, 2006, he passed Laffit Pincay Jr., who had been the sport's leading rider with 9,530 victories. His only global rival in career wins is 55-year-old Brazilian jockey Jorge Ricardo, who is believed to be within 100 wins of Baze and still active.

[WarBiscuit]

Climbing aboard a horse over 53,000 times is mind boggling! Always knew the name, but didn't really start following him until Lost in the Fog.

Happy retirement to Russell. Seems like he'll be riding horses in his sleep for a long time...

   

[Dusty]

Paulick Report | All-Time Winningest Rider Russel Baze Retires

He retires with 12,842 wins, 9,600 second place finishes and 7,855 thirds from 53,578 mounts. Horses he's ridden have earned $199,334.219. On Dec. 1, 2006, he passed Laffit Pincay Jr., who had been the sport's leading rider with 9,530 victories. His only global rival in career wins is 55-year-old Brazilian jockey Jorge Ricardo, who is believed to be within 100 wins of Baze and still active.

I say THANK YOU Russell! Be very proud of your career - and now enjoy the fruits of your labor!

[Zenyatta]

What a man! He truly did love his job. Happy retirement,  Mr Baze!

[Dusty]

Are they having a PARTY or anything for Russell? Would get on a plane to be there!