JRA announces measures to prevent recurrence of smartphone issue, including random inspections and metal detectors in adjustment rooms. On November 28, the JRA held a press conference following the ruling that jockey Kobayashi Shota (Miho, Ono Jiro Stable) was suspended from riding for 12 months from October 8 to October 7 next year after it was discovered that he had used a communication device (smartphone) in the adjustment room. The press conference revealed a new approach to prevent the recurrence of the series of “smartphone issues.” As a concrete preventative measure, first of all, baggage checks will be conducted on all jockeys when they enter the adjustment room at the training center. The smartphone history of jockeys who move within a training session and jockeys who move from the training center to the racecourse on race days is examined. Finally, an inspection is conducted inside the adjustment room. Inspections in rooms are conducted randomly, so specific methods and frequency will not be disclosed. The company is also considering introducing equipment such as metal detectors for inspections, and is currently in the process of selecting and purchasing the equipment, making preparations to be able to implement measures to prevent recurrence promptly from next month. He also said female jockeys will be subject to surprise inspections, which may be carried out by male staff, and that they will be dealt with appropriately and with consideration. It was also revealed that if each measure is implemented, each jockey’s willingness to cooperate is confirmed and approval is obtained.
It’s impossible to expect today’s young people to spend the three most enjoyable days of Friday, Saturday and Sunday completely without smartphones or internet. The horse racing world needs to update too.
> Female jockeys are also subject to surprise inspections, but they may be conducted by male staff, so oh no, I’ll get in trouble, so I’ll have to hire a female staff member.
In the end, only a very small number of people connected to the jockeys can get top secret information (including match fixing) from the jockeys and win the bets, so no wonder the average person can’t win if they buy a bet.
The identity of Tsunoda Taiga’s passenger is also not disclosed. Fujita Nanako’s communication partner said, “Fujita is no longer a member of our association, so we cannot investigate,” and the matter was closed in the dark. JRA is so crazy.
There is no organization with as little fairness as the JRA. It’s an anachronism and an organization that has no intention of doing anything about match fixing. Boat racing is very strict, so why is the JRA so lenient in its punishments for all problems? It’s the JRA that’s making those involved in horse racing pile up the bills.
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