Baze Top Jock By Number of Wins

While Jerry Bailey continues to dominate nearly every category in the North American jockeys' standings, California-based Russell Baze is the leader by number of victories and in-the-money percentage. According to Equibase statistics accessible through bloodhorse.com, Bailey's $13.67 million in earnings and 28.4% win rate is tops among the top 50 riders. But Baze, who ranks 24th in earnings, has 299 winners (Bailey has 215) and has finished first, second, or third with 59.4% of his 1,104 mounts through Sept. 25. Top jockeys