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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

Sport

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

Sport

Second horse disqualified under new whip rules

A second horse has been disqualified under the British Horseracing Authority’s revised whip rules. Amateur rider James Turner was referred to the Whip Review Committee after finishing second aboard the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Mavis ...

28 Feb 2023 at 18:19

Sport

Whip changes have not been handled well, says Skelton

Dan Skelton hopes there are no whip bans at the Cheltenham Festival following the amendment of the new rules after widespread condemnation. Speaking at a pre-Festival press day at his Alcester stable, the trainer said he felt the ...

14 Feb 2023 at 15:35

Sport

Gordon Elliott fears consequences of new whip rules could be ‘frightening’

Gordon Elliott has added his voice to the list of trainers who have concerns over the introduction of the new whip rules, insisting the consequences ahead of jump racing’s two major festivals could be “frightening”. New ...

07 Feb 2023 at 14:44

Sport

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 ...

08 Feb 2023 at 18:31

Lifestyle

Want to know all about the sex and skulduggery in Westminster?

Boris Johnson’s former adviser Cleo Watson knows better than most what goes on in the corridors of power at Westminster. Working at No 10, firstly with Theresa May and then with Johnson, opened her eyes to the ...

06 Jun 2023 at 08:30

Sport

Captain Bellamy disqualified from first place at Newbury

Captain Bellamy has been disqualified and his rider Lorcan Williams suspended for 14 days after the Whip Review Committee confirmed the jockey had fallen foul of the whip rules in his winning ride at Newbury ...

20 Dec 2024 at 16:48

Sport

Williams ‘heartbroken’ as 18-day ban scuppers Cheltenham hopes

Lorcan Williams described himself as “devastated” to be missing the Cheltenham Festival having been banned for 18 days after breaching the new whip rules at Haydock on Saturday. Williams was riding ...

22 Feb 2023 at 12:54

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

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. ...

05 Mar 2023 at 12:24

Horse Racing

RACING: Jockeys voice support for changes to whip regulations

Tom Bellamy believes whip rules should be “fairly black and white now” after the British Horseracing Authority revised the proposed changes to the current regulations. The BHA announced a ...

04 Jan 2023 at 16:54

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