just noticed he rode in the trials yesterday at Devonport. hope things go well for him this time in. hope he makes it back as a jockey. we really could do with some more jockeys down here.....

Needs a good manager and stay off the crack pipe

And before there is a blow up I will say just a small % of them

On Facebook he reckons he's a month or so off race riding again. Wishing him all the best

Can it still be defamatory when he has admitted to it publically Paz?

Nocturnal wrote: Can it still be defamatory when he has admitted to it publically Paz?

Yes.

If what you have posted is defamortory, if it is found to be the truth i believe that gets you off ;)

Truth is only a complete defence in the US. In Aus, if you can prove that it wasn't in the public's best interests to hear/read it and the publication damaged your rep, you can claim defamation even if it was true.

Cheers Roidz re the post on fb. cancelled my  account 6 months ago so didnt know that. great that he is making a comeback.

Maskiell to return at Launceston on Sunday

Former star apprentice Jason Maskiell will return to the saddle after more than 10 months off the scene at Sunday’s Launceston meeting.

The young talent has three rides in his home state at his first meeting since failing a drug test at Echuca last year, which earned him a six-month suspension.

The offence was the last in a run of indiscretions that cost the jockey opportunities with the Mick Price and Robert Smerdon camps.

Maskiell showed his undeniable ability when his finished second to Luke Nolen in the 2009/10 Melbourne jockeys’ premiership.

Maskiell has based himself with the Vicki Rhind stable at Spreyton as he prepares for his comeback.

Maskiell still has the magic 01 / 07 / 2012

STAR Tasmania jockey Jason Maskiell celebrated his return to race riding from a suspension-enforced lay-off with a brilliant win aboard first-starter Apache Son in Launceston today.

Maskiell was back riding after a 10-month break and he had to work overtime to ensure victory aboard the well-bred four-year-old.

Apache Son (Golden Snake-Nkwazi) missed the start by four lengths and was still a clear last at the home turn but under strong riding from Maskiell the flashy chestnut gelding worked his way through the field and collared the leader about 100 metres from home and went ion to score well.

Maskiell was elated as he crossed the line signaling a single-digit finger to the crowd but aimed more at the trainer Vicki Rhind who has played an integral role in Maskiell’s rehabilitation process this past month.

Maskiell copped a six-month ban after being tested positive to methamphetamine at Echuca, Victoria, in August last year.

Maskiell took it upon himself to make dramatic changes to his lifestyle and be more particular about with whom he mixed socialized and as a result of that conviction he has emerged a stronger and wiser 21-year-old.

Listen to what jockey Jason Maskiell had to say about his first win back in the saddle and how his life has changed for the better – click on he audio file below.

No sympathy from me when they use ICE they know whats in store but still for for it. only one word desribes him..... FOOL

Layer yes it was a stupid thing to do but we all make mistakes as young blokes. reckon if you asked him he wouldve always wished he had never touched it.  lots of pressure out there these days and while it doesnt make it right to do it sometimes we make mistakes.............i just wish him the best in his life and hope as he has made some tough decisions of late that it pays off for him

alinga wrote: Such a compassionate man Layer .

Yes i am  i have sponsored 4 kids in a orphange over the years but have no time for blokes who fall for the drug trap.

I wish him all the best also but dont have sympathy for his stupidity