Jockeys seriously considering strike action over racing's controversial new whip rules

Jockeys are angry about the new whip rules that are due to come into effect early next year. They are considering strike action. The new rules mean that the whip can only be used in the back-hand position in future.

Jockeys are considering strike action over racing's controversial new whip rules. William Hill offers of the day include £10 bet and £30 in free bets.

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Jockeys are considering strike action over racing's new whip rules.

The new rules were announced in the summer. Riders are unhappy with the new penalties for breaking them. Ryan Moore is said to be disillusioned with them and wants to change them himself. Aidan O'Brien has spoken out on jockeys' behalf. For the first time since 2011, there is a real threat of a jockey's strike. The last time the whip rules changed was in Scandinavia in April this year. There is four-week period of the changes starting on January 9 and on the Flat in late February. Some riders coming from Ireland are not consulted. They are also not allowed to make bets. Coral offers free bets on horse racing.

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