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Re: New California Whip Rule (652 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.



Subject Written By Posted
New California Whip Rule (1114 Views) BitPlayer 03/17/2019 03:29PM
Re: New California Whip Rule (661 Views) Dana666 03/18/2019 07:24AM
Re: New California Whip Rule (652 Views) jma11473 03/18/2019 10:57AM
Re: New California Whip Rule (645 Views) Rich Curtis 03/18/2019 11:18AM


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