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Use Of The Whip by Lynton Gomm
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It is no secret that many people are opposed to the use of the whip in horse racing, it’s often thought of as cruel or pointless. But how much do people really know about the modern whip and its uses? On 19th February 1966, a 52-year old former jockey named Walter Hoysted walked onto … Continue reading
The Racing Horse does not take pleasure in awarding amateur jockey Theo Gillard the ‘Idiot Of The Week’ award after he picked up a 28-day suspension for continuing to ride an exhausted horse, who then fell at the last at Ludlow! Blackadder took ten minutes to rise after his fall… Gillard was riding 250-1 chance … Continue reading
The BHA and the Whip!
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Tagged Ballabriggs, BHA, Gareth Topham, Jason Maguire, Pacafi, Paul Hanagan, Peter Scudamore, The Grand National, The Racing Horse, Whip Regulations
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British Horse Racing Authority Review of the Whip! The Racing Horse has digested the British Horse Racing Authority’s review on whip use. It ran to 70 pages and was the first time that it consulted all members of the racing fraternity and the general public. Key points included that riders who continually commit serious whip … Continue reading
Notorious Pontardawe Gambler Vernon Allen and I had a marvellous day at the Evan Williams stable in Llancarfan, where we were given a fabulous welcome. Thanks to Evan, Cathy and the team… The National Hunt Horse Racing Scene in Wales is a very exciting place at the moment. The region, already on an upward … Continue reading