Darley wants new whip rules re-examined

KEVIN DARLEY, chief executive of the Professional Jockeys Association, wants the new whip rules to be re-examined by the British Horseracing Authority.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2011 - 01:00

Colin Wilson

The former champion Flat jockey feels the new rules are not acting as a deterrent and are threatening to take away competitiveness from the sport.

He said: “The penalties are horrendous. Jockeys are trying to remain competitive and that is what they are struggling with.

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