Re: New California Whip Rule (642 Views)
Posted by:
jma11473 (IP Logged)
Date: March 18, 2019 10:57AM
BitPlayer Wrote:
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> I am surprised there has not been more discussion
> of the new whip rule.
>
> From DRF:
>
> "TSG and TOC also adopted new guidelines
> concerning whip use. Under the directive, the whip
> can only be used as a corrective safety measure.
> This has already gone into effect during training
> hours."
>
> It sounds like jockeys may no longer use the whip
> to ask for more speed. I know nothing about
> training horses, but if horses have been trained
> to expect the whip as a signal for additional
> exertion, I would think this could significantly
> affect outcomes.
>
> I also wonder what impact the new bute rule (none
> after 48 hours from race, up from 24 hours) will
> have.
The fact they can't even get the track open because of all the breakdowns is likely overshadowing the whip rule. People will pay more attention to the whip rule when (if) they actually, you know, race again.
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