BHA expect whip review by end of the week

A decision on any adjustments to the British Horseracing Authority’s controversial new whip rules is expected by the end of this week.

The BHA board listened to representatives of the Professional Jockeys Association in London yesterday amid widespread anger from riders and the potential risk of strike action.

The new rules were introduced last Monday and were believed to have been approved by jockeys and trainers, but many soon started to speak out against them.