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BHA to examine application of guidance for new whip rules

The British Horseracing Authority is examining how the guidance around the new whip rules is being applied following further outcry over the imminent changes to the regulations. Champion trainer Paul Nicholls urged the BHA to consider delaying ...

02 Feb 2023 at 17:54

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Crowley shoulders ‘huge punishment’ for winning ride on Hukum

Jim Crowley is set to miss the ride on Mostahdaf at York after picking up what is believed to be a significant suspension for his winning ride on Hukum in Saturday’s King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Crowley and Westover’s ...

01 Aug 2023 at 16:20

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France Galop announces use of whip to be reduced from May 1

New whip rules will come into effect in France from May 1, France Galop has announced. The number of times the whip may be used will be reduced from five to four – both on the Flat and over jumps. France Galop said that between now and the ...

08 Feb 2023 at 18:31

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BHA to ‘explore options’ as concerns raised over whip rules

Further discussions are taking place aimed at addressing issues raised surrounding the new whip rules that will come into effect in the new year – initially for jump racing and in a four-week ‘bedding-in’ period. Winners of races could be ...

16 Dec 2022 at 19:30

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Cobden ‘ban’ for winning ride leads Nicholls to call for new whip rules to be delayed

Multiple champion trainer Paul Nicholls has called for the introduction of the new whip rules to be delayed until after the major spring festivals. Nicholls took to social media to condemn the proposed new regulations after it was ...

31 Jan 2023 at 14:52

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‘Livid’ Nicholls hits out at BHA over whip regulations

The British Horseracing Authority “need a bit of backbone” with regard to whip regulations, according to Paul Nicholls – who has described himself as “livid” with the timing of the new rules ahead of Cheltenham. New rules and a ...

03 Mar 2023 at 14:33

Sport

Willie Mullins calls for new whip rules to be delayed

Willie Mullins believes the full introduction of new whip rules should be delayed until the end of the current British jumps season. New regulations are set to come into force on February 13, with the British Horseracing ...

06 Feb 2023 at 21:07

Sport

Nicholls fears Cheltenham woe for Lorcan Williams over whip

Paul Nicholls fears he will be without jockey Lorcan Williams for the Cheltenham Festival after the rider apparently contravened the new whip rules at Haydock on Saturday. Williams prevailed by a short head aboard ...

20 Feb 2023 at 11:40

Sport

Sean Quinlan speaks of real struggle with new whip rules

Sean Quinlan has called for trainers to support the riding ranks in pushing for further discussion with the British Horseracing Authority over imminent changes to the whip rules. Revised regulation is due to be ...

29 Jan 2023 at 17:39

Sport

Harrington refutes claims BHA pandering to racing’s critics with whip changes

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Julie Harrington has responded to criticism of the sport’s leadership amid continuing outcry over the introduction of the new whip regulations. Thirteen-time ...

05 Mar 2023 at 12:24

Sport

New whip rules revised by BHA

Jockeys will still be allowed to use the whip in the forehand position under revised changes to riding rules – but the number of times a rider may strike his mount will be further reduced from February. ...

04 Jan 2023 at 19:30

Sport

Ryan Moore satisfied by BHA’s revision on whip rules

Ryan Moore has welcomed the British Horseracing Authority’s decision to allow jockeys to continue using the whip in the forehand position under new riding rules. The BHA announced a series of ...

04 Jan 2023 at 19:25

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