A 54-year-old jockey from Saga Racing has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Kurume City, denying the allegations despite police findings. The jockey, Isao Yamaguchi, was stopped after making a sudden turn upon spotting a patrol car, with tests revealing alcohol levels above the legal limit. Despite his denial, citing a belief that the alcohol had worn off after drinking beer and highballs at home before sleeping for about seven hours, the Saga Prefectural Racing Association vows to take strict action, apologizing to fans and stakeholders. Source: Saga Race / NHK
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