SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux was not permitted by the stewards to ride at Saratoga Thursday following his Wednesday arrest by Saratoga police in which he was charged with reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor, after nearly hitting a Pinkerton with his car following the races.
"Mr. Desormeaux will not be riding based on the events of the last 24 hours," said Lee Park, a spokesman for the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.