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Off the track, though, Antley had well-publicized battles with drug abuse, depression and weight gain.
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Within a year, it was clear that Mr Antley had a way with horses.
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The counter-clockwise direction of American tracks favoured Mr Antley's natural preference for his left hand.
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Toxicology tests found four drugs in Antley's system and the coroner decided the cuts and bruises probably came from a fall.
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Leaving high school to ride, Antley won his first race in 1983 at the age of 16 at Maryland's Pimlico Race Course.
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Antley won the Derby in 1991 with Strike the Gold and in 1999 with Charismatic, who he also guided to victory in the Preakness.
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Rather than push him across the line Mr Antley jumped off, settling for third place, and cradled Charismatic's shattered leg, saving the horse's life.
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Owner Bob Lewis said Antley likely saved Charismatic's life that day.
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Unlike jockeys smaller or slighter of build, Mr Antley needed to lead a life of staggering deprivation to meet the strict weight restrictions of his trade.
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Mr Antley's pain may have been inseparable from his gifts.
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The race was memorable because it was Antley who hopped off the injured Charismatic just past the finish line and kept the horse's leg still while it hobbled down the track.
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Mr Antley won 3, 500 races, including two Kentucky Derbies.
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Mr Antley suffered from depression.
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