Eddie Castro off mounts

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Since in the twitterverse and on the internet, spewing rumors and innuendo takes precedent over accuracy,

From Grening's DRF piece:

Initially, a spokesman for the New York State Racing and Wagering Board said that Castro failed a Breathalyzer test.

That looks like inaccuracy right there. Obviously 3 sources for sound journalism, but whatever.

These alcohol overages by jockeys are non-stories anyway. Who cares? If they're over the limit, just take them off their mounts and fine them.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

From Grening's DRF piece: That looks like inaccuracy right there. Obviously 3 sources for sound journalism, but whatever.

These alcohol overages by jockeys are non-stories anyway. Who cares? If they're over the limit, just take them off their mounts and fine them.

The Grening piece came as a clarification well after an initial set of salvos were fired off from several quarters. Agree that the focus on taking jocks off under these kinds of scenarios is silly and sensationalized. What was unbelievable about this was that anyone who knows Castro even a bit should have been incredulous about his coming in over a limit.