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Winning jockeys who break horse racing's new strict whip rules face disqualification

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Winning jockeys who break horse racing's new strict whip rules face disqualification

Winning jockeys who break new whip rules in horse racing face disqualification. The punishment could be a 28-day ban. Jockels will only be allowed to use the whip in the backhand position. The new rules are expected to come into force by the autumn. They were recommended by a study by British Horseracing Authority. It was launched in 2020 by Horse Welfare Board. However, the Covid-19 pandemic delayed its progress. Now, jockey PJ McDonald accepts the changes. He believes they will be effective deterrents. A new offer offers a chance to win a bet.

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