Jason Maskiell

Was corrected above your post Michael m

On iPad,it's a crap

Racingfan111 wrote: Regardless of the results of Jason's sample or subsequent inquiry I believe it is worth noting that Jason is one of the best blokes I have ever met or had the privilege to ride against. I also don't believe it is fair that people who sit behind keyboards on racing forums are entitled to sledge any young man or woman, regardless of ability or fame, especially when it's relating to something as personal as Jason's long and documented battle with drugs and alcohol. With a heart of gold and all the ability in the world as a rider, I believe Jason will overcome any penalties imposed by RVL stewards and should not concern himself with bottom feeders who aren't brave enough to come out and speak their opinions publicly - or even sign their names to a post. Jason should not be judged or written off for a few stupid decisions he has made, but rather on his traits as a person and accomplishments as a rider. As a fellow jockey I wish nothing but the best, and good luck to Maskiell.

Lovely sentiment but if he cannot learn by his mistakes then he shouldn't be trying to circumvent the system.I feel sorry for the lad but he cant keep flaunting the rules . As far as the keyboard warrior aspect please this is a forum for discussion. I don't see a jockey riding with the name Racingfan111 so please ease up on the hypocrisy

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marscay wrote: If he can't get off the persian rugs

Racingfan111 wrote: Jason should not be judged or written off for a few stupid decisions he has made, but rather on his traits as a person and accomplishments as a rider.

So how many stupid decisions his he allowed to make before he is written off???

Racingfan111 wrote: Completely missed the context, but don't worry I take full responsibility for that.. It's 100% my fault for trying to reason with a bunch of arm chair jockeys with nothing better to do but sledge real hard working hoops at 3.30 on a Tuesday afternoon. My bad.

Dummy spit

Jockey Jason Maskiell to front Racing Victoria Stewards inquiry

Racing Victoria Stewards today received confirmation from Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL) regarding the urine sample provided by licensed jockey Jason Maskiell at Kyneton races on 06 November, 2013.

RASL reported a banned substance under AR81B was detected in the sample.

Jason Maskiell has been advised of RASL findings and will attend a steward’s inquiry into the reported sample and circumstances surrounding the collection of such sample at Racing Victoria on Friday 29 November, 2013 at 2:00pm.

No further comment will be made regarding this matter until after Friday’s hearing. 

Jockey Jason Maskiell has previously admitted to have been battling a drug addiction. Source: News Limited
TROUBLED jockey Jason Maskiell has again returned a positive drug test.

Maskiell, who has admitted to battling an addiction to "ice'' and alcohol, returned a positive urine test to an unnamed substance and must front a Racing Victoria stewards inquiry on Friday.

Under new protocols, Racing Victoria is unable to name the banned substance until Friday's hearing,

Maskiell's positive test stems from a sample taken at the Kyneton races on November 6, the day after the Melbourne Cup.

The Herald Sun believes Maskiell had been tested on 20 previous occasions - and had always passed - since his return from a six-month drug suspension in early 2012.

It is possible Maskiell faces a 12-month ban if unable to provide stewards with a satisfactory explanation for his most recent positive test.

Maskiell, 22, rode 52 winners when he arrived in Melbourne from Tasmania in 2009-10, winning the Victorian apprenticeship title and finishing equal second in the senior premiership.

The following season things went awry when he split with trainer Robert Smerdon and then Mick Price as he battled alcohol problems.

At the time of his comeback Maskiell revealed his determination to beat his addictions but warned addicts always struggled to conquer them.

There's no tears, just a sympathetic heart.
Understand the pressures and hardships jockeys go though and you'd realise that it's not the highlife that is portrayed by media. Even the best feel depressed and alone at the best of times, and some times a weakness pulls them towards a chemical high that is known to them.
Ever been addicted to anything? - try battling it with pressures from trainers, owners, punters, family and other racing employees with the added kicker of depression and a lot of free time.

Jason isn't the only jockey to fall foul of these rules and he won't be the last.
Some do it because they are kiss heads that love a bong, others do it for personal reasons.
I'm not saying Jason deserves chances, because truth be told - he probably doesn't. But he doesn't deserve to be looked down on from keyboard warriors.

Does anyone know what the actual drug was this latest time ?

Nocturnal wrote: he chose the industry the industry didn't choose him. It is a industry that the public thrive on so don't come here with the sanctimony.

Do you actually believe that?
Being from a racing family and knowing nothing else it's very difficult to drive the point that he can or could walk away from racing and move into something else. It's never that easy for jockeys, considering that there is no support for jockeys once racing has forgotten about them or if there is then its surly not advertised.

You leave me little choice but to assume that you get what ever facts you are basing what ever your argument is from the same place as the ban jumps racing folk.
This is exactly why punters should stick to doing their form and losing their money. Stop thinking your assumptions on the doings behind closed doors is right and that you have the right to speculate and voice your opinions.

Racingfan111 wrote: You leave me little choice but to assume that you get what ever facts you are basing what ever your argument is from the same place as the ban jumps racing folk. This is exactly why punters should stick to doing their form and losing their money. Stop thinking your assumptions on the doings behind closed doors is right and that you have the right to speculate and voice your opinions.

Assume what you want little man , another dose of small man syndrome by the sound of it . Maskiell has been given a chance he has screwed up (he has returned a positive ...FACT ) so that my learned friend is not an assumption /not behind closed doors doings as you put . It is in the public arena . The concern for other jockeys is that you sound complicent with his actions.