https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rulesChris McGrath, Racing Correspondent http://www.independent.co.uk/ Many were mystified when the British Horseracing Authority chose this, of all weeks, as the right one to introduce riders to the culture shock of its new whip rules. But while John Goshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509941537#509941537Adjuster(speed +direction)Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:34:46 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509940901#509940901On board guidance system.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:18:25 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509940833#509940833It is the word WHIP that is the problem.When the public think of the WHIP,they think of something that causes big wounds,as when people used to be lashed with a WHIP.Very very few have any inkling as to what a cushion WHIP is.New name required.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:16:21 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509940563#509940563I don't think they will be unaware to that extent. People I know who do not follow racing have heard about it on the radio and media.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:09:43 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509940417#509940417I thought onlooker that if you spent £50 instore you got 1/2 price Qipco ticket!Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:06:15 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509940209#509940209I posted similar, the other day, unbiased.Apparently the BHA were flabbergasted when they found out that the Premier League were not postponing all their games.-Still awaiting a reply from Asda and Tesco - as to whether they will be closing their sThu, 13 Oct 2011 10:01:15 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509939971#509939971I posted about the bad timing of the rule a few days ago,and the replies were mainly saying that they wanted it in for Ascot,due to the high profile image of the meeting,yet how high will the viewing figures be.I am sure the general public(Grand NatiThu, 13 Oct 2011 09:55:48 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509939923#509939923Then we agree SteamshipHowever the BHA quoted that this whip ban was due to "Nearly losing the RSPCA" over the NationalTherefore its bollux by the BHAThu, 13 Oct 2011 09:54:50 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509939867#509939867You can bet that 99.99% of the once a year Grand National watching GENERAL PUBLIC - who the BHA have chosen to appease -will still be blissfully unaware that the Whip Rules have been changed.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:53:38 -0500https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/28507715/john-gosden-hits-out-at-ill-timing-of-new-whip-rules?post_id=509939705#509939705Exactly Zilzal and that is what they have doneThu, 13 Oct 2011 09:50:04 -0500