Winners of races could be disqualified after whip review

Under the revised rules, a jump jockey who uses their whip 12 or more times — with 11 strikes or more for Flat jockeys — in any race could be thrown out

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022 - 15:15

Colin Wilson

Winners of races could be disqualified if their rider contravenes whip rules under new regulations announced by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).

Under the revised rules, a jump jockey who uses their whip 12 or more times — with 11 strikes or more for Flat jockeys — in any race could be thrown out. In major races, as well as being disqualified, the jockey could also receive a 28-day ban.