Three Strikes and a Pause
California’s new whip rules are in effect after much prep:
The CHRB said the effort has involved a review of racing videos and informing jockeys when their actions would have incurred a penalty under the impending rule. “Stewards report that jockeys are now in substantial compliance,” the CHRB said.
7/3/15 Update: More on the implementation of the new whip rules:
“It’s honestly going to help riders in general,” Van Dyke said. “If you go rapid-fire, like hit a horse four times quick, your horse tends to drift more. The whip rule will make the rider focus more on staying straight. I think it’s great.”
7/4/15 Update: Two riders fined for violations.
