New Posts For Thread: Whip rules thread removed?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removedWhy?Disagree completely,jockeys would learn to stick to the rules very quickly. Your "cynical foul" example can be explained by the "last man" rule,whereby a penalty IS GIVEN! Look how jockeys have adapted to the walking in to the start,rather than tryihttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247751#547247751Disagree completely,jockeys would learn to stick to the rules very quickly. Your "cynical foul" example can be explained by the "last man" rule,whereby a penalty IS GIVEN! Look how jockeys have adapted to the walking in to the start,rather than tryiSun, 27 Dec 2015 10:21:42 -0600The penalty has to fit the "crime". If a cynical foul is committed in football saving a goal the team don't automatically lose the game. Frankly I think Brennan has been harshly treated, I thought he rode a fantastic race. Disqualification for such ahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247721#547247721The penalty has to fit the "crime". If a cynical foul is committed in football saving a goal the team don't automatically lose the game. Frankly I think Brennan has been harshly treated, I thought he rode a fantastic race. Disqualification for such aSun, 27 Dec 2015 10:14:54 -0600Absolutely I'm with you. I can only see one deterrent working on the big stage...or even the small one when the money's down.To my mind we're verging on no-brainer territory here. We absolutely have to have the threat of chucking them out to keep jhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247687#547247687Absolutely I'm with you. I can only see one deterrent working on the big stage...or even the small one when the money's down.To my mind we're verging on no-brainer territory here. We absolutely have to have the threat of chucking them out to keep jSun, 27 Dec 2015 10:06:40 -0600Why would Walcott do that?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247655#547247655Why would Walcott do that?Sun, 27 Dec 2015 10:02:18 -0600Headmaster,I was merely pointing out the absurdity of the "rule",and most people that aren't involved would think the same. Win at all costs,don't worry about the fine.Even more important on the flat,with inflated stud fees involved.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247649#547247649Headmaster,I was merely pointing out the absurdity of the "rule",and most people that aren't involved would think the same. Win at all costs,don't worry about the fine.Even more important on the flat,with inflated stud fees involved.Sun, 27 Dec 2015 10:00:51 -0600Er...hello pablo. It would be disallowed you're right, that's the point. In racing parlance the goal, and therefore the win, would be disqualified. On Boxing Day Brennan's 'goal' was not disallowed.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247641#547247641Er...hello pablo. It would be disallowed you're right, that's the point. In racing parlance the goal, and therefore the win, would be disqualified. On Boxing Day Brennan's 'goal' was not disallowed.Sun, 27 Dec 2015 09:59:18 -0600Try reading,I said "sportsperson,which means that although they may never read the Racing Post,but still have knowledge about various sports,like many of usMeanwhile try asking.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247627#547247627Try reading,I said "sportsperson,which means that although they may never read the Racing Post,but still have knowledge about various sports,like many of usMeanwhile try asking.Sun, 27 Dec 2015 09:56:55 -0600Walcott picks the ball up and chucks it into the back of United's netit would be a disallowed goal as he hand balled it first.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247625#547247625Walcott picks the ball up and chucks it into the back of United's netit would be a disallowed goal as he hand balled it first.Sun, 27 Dec 2015 09:56:54 -0600The point, I think, to unbiased's post is not that we're trying to open up the sport to new people onlooker...but that sometimes we can be too close to it and others, without the baggage, might raise an eyebrow once we explain where we are.Apols if thttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247609#547247609The point, I think, to unbiased's post is not that we're trying to open up the sport to new people onlooker...but that sometimes we can be too close to it and others, without the baggage, might raise an eyebrow once we explain where we are.Apols if tSun, 27 Dec 2015 09:55:05 -0600How long will Brennan get if he does it again in the GC? Gives the advantage to anyone else in a close finish.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/30632303/whip-rules-thread-removed?post_id=547247601#547247601How long will Brennan get if he does it again in the GC? Gives the advantage to anyone else in a close finish.Sun, 27 Dec 2015 09:54:27 -0600