Changes welcomed by both the Irish Jockeys Association and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board
Unlike in Britain, where swingeing whip regulations have produced widespread dismay among riders, the body that represents jockeys in Ireland has welcomed the prospect of tougher new guidelines from the IHRB.
“The new penalty structures reflect the importance attaching to riders’ safety and indeed the welfare of the horse and that is entirely appropriate. “Such a significant change as this can undoubtedly create difficulties between riders and their governing bodies. However, these new changes have come about following extensive consultation and I believe that is positive for both the IHRB and all members of the IJA,” he added.
On Thursday, the British Horseracing Authority penalised four riders under their totting up procedure for whip rule breaches. Cheltenham festival winner, Kielan Woods, will be sidelined for 33 days after getting a suspension totalling 42 days for contravening the whip rules five times in a six-month period. Nine days were suspended for six months.“The IHRB Stewarding Committee felt it prudent at this time to leave the rules as they are and focus on the penalty guidelines, in the hope that greater penalties will effect a change in rider’s behaviour,” an IHRB spokesman said on Friday.
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