Davy Russell: People looking at whip issue the wrong way

Davy Russell has joined the debate over the whip rules - a hot topic following some recent high-profile bans - maintaining people are looking at it the wrong way.

Speaking in his Betway blog, the two-time Irish champion jockey said: “There has been plenty of stuff written and said about the use of the whip in recent weeks, particularly after that thrilling finish to the King George at Kempton.

“We’ll be lucky if we see a better finish to a big race all season and the sight of Ruby (Walsh) and Paddy (Brennan) battling it out to the line was great for racing.