Talks ongoing over whip controversy

THE British Horseracing Authority yesterday said they were “committed to ongoing and constructive dialogue” with the Professional Jockeys Association as the threat of strike action continues to cast a shadow over racing.

Riders on the Flat and over jumps remain at odds over the new whip rules, with last Friday’s revised regulations failing to appease all factions of the weighing room.

Ruby Walsh was the first high-profile National Hunt jockey to fall foul of the new guidelines at Aintree on Saturday, when receiving a five-day suspension.