Horse Racing

Bristsh Horseracing Authority Field Jockey Whip Concerns

Jockeys are still expressing concerns over the implementation of the new whip rules in British racing.

The concerns were raised after jockey Will Kennedy was banned for seven days and lost a portion of his prize money when breaking the new rules aboard Swincombe Flame at Kempton last weekend.

Professional Jockeys Association chief executive Kevin Darley is looking forward to a scheduled meeting with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) this Friday.

“We will participate in and contribute to the review group meeting on Friday – which has been scheduled for some time – and make constructive suggestions on the best way forward,” Darley said.

“Jockeys have a number of ongoing concerns about the rules as they stand and are committed to working in a positive way with the regulator to address them.

“In particular, we do not believe that additional discretion for the stewards – which the BHA outlined in November – is being used sufficiently. There have been examples since the latest amendments to the rules when Jockeys believe discretion could have been used, but it has not been.

“There are also concerns about the way in which some of the rules are being implemented and we will make those points on Friday.

“There are still challenges to be overcome and Jockeys collectively will continue to work positively and constructively with the BHA to resolve these issues.”

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