The BHA's chief executive Julie Harrington spoke to Nick Luck for an exclusive interview on Luck On Sunday to discuss the reasoning behind the new whip rules which have received lots of criticism from leading figures in racing.
It's fair to say the new and more stringent rules over the use of the whip by jockeys in races has been a fiery topic in British racing in recent weeks after their introduction after a lengthy consultation and trial period. In the first week of their...
Join James Stevens, Catherine Macrae and Chris Cook as they discuss three of the biggest news stories in horse racing this week.
Talking Points incl. Saleh Al Homaizi unpaid fees, veteran chases, whip rules + more (08/01/23)
Our guests discuss this week's key Talking Points in two-minute (well, near enough!) bursts with Nick Luck on Luck On Sunday. Let us know your thoughts on their views in the comments section below. #talkingpoints
The brilliant return of Energumene, the promising debuts of Cheltenham hopes Blood Destiny and Arctic Bresil and assessing hot prospect Hiddenvalley Lake. Off The Fence is back after a week of limited racing due to a cold snap, Barry Geraghty, Tony K...
The leading jump jockey discussed the new whip rules, which are set to be introduced in February, with Nick Luck, Dave Ord and leading owner Darren Yates on Luck On Sunday. He has urged his weighing-room colleagues to speak out.
Join Lee Mottershead, Maddy Playle and David Jennings as they discuss three of the biggest news stories in horse racing this week.
After 18 months of deliberation, we know now the BHA's Whip Steering Group's recommendations. And it has been confirmed that disqualification will be the ultimate form of punishment for whip rule breaches. Sean Boyce jumps into the topic to explain m...
In light of changes on the way later this year, let's rewind to 2019 when Lydia Hislop spoke to Sir Mark Prescott about the whip rules at the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
0:00 Introduction 0:32 P J McDonald on the consultation process and breadth of views 2:41 "Racing has to take its head out of the sand" 4:02 P J gives demonstration of newly default backhand position 6:34 How the foam-padded whip is designed an...
A frustrated Simon Torrens could not contain his disappointment after parting company with Mica Malpic, the 3/1 favourite, with victory seemingly in the bag. It was left to Peter Smithers to gain the first win of his career aboard Outside The Door. T...