Trip looks tailor-made for Conti

AS I’m sure you are aware, I lost my appeal in London on Thursday morning against a five-day whip ban incurred at Aintree.

To say that the whole affair has left me confused would be an understatement. The BHA disciplinary panel decided that at no stage did I use my whip for safety reasons, only for correction.

I cannot figure out the difference between safety and correction. Suppose when driving my car I decide, for safety reasons, I’m going too fast.