To me, Patrick Valenzuela is so much better a jockey than Tyler Baze out of the gate or anywhere else on the track that making such a switch is a complete no-brainer. Other than P Val's history of substance abuse problems, I cannot imagine why any owner or trainer would select Tyler Baze over P. Val. (at least in 2003 or any time prior. Maybe T. Baze will learn over time but I am not holding my breath waiting).