New Posts For Thread: these new whip rules - can you get disqualified...https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualifiedON THE DAY ?i know plenty of jockeys got banned after the 'Whip Committee' looked at their whip usage in mid February but i ain't got a clue if you get thrown out ON THE DAY as of yet ?does anyone know ?True horseman & woman don’t rely on the whip….https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562983559#562983559True horseman & woman don’t rely on the whip….Sat, 04 Mar 2023 04:54:43 -0600horses veer all over the course even with whips, down to the poor jocks more than any whip rules.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562983557#562983557horses veer all over the course even with whips, down to the poor jocks more than any whip rules.Sat, 04 Mar 2023 04:53:48 -0600With no whips at all there will be horses veering all over the track, particularly towards the end of races. Reins can only do so much to steer a green or wayward animal.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562983447#562983447With no whips at all there will be horses veering all over the track, particularly towards the end of races. Reins can only do so much to steer a green or wayward animal.Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:54:58 -0600^ Seems the most sensible/logical thing to do so 1.01 won't be happening anytime soon.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562982841#562982841^ Seems the most sensible/logical thing to do so 1.01 won't be happening anytime soon.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:38:02 -0600Never thought I’d say this….But just ban the whip now, rather than **** footing prior to the inevitable.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562982749#562982749Never thought I’d say this….But just ban the whip now, rather than **** footing prior to the inevitable.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:52:17 -0600You couldnt make it up.The BHA are not fit for purpose.And are bringing racing into disrepute.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562982625#562982625You couldnt make it up.The BHA are not fit for purpose.And are bringing racing into disrepute.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:46:17 -0600I am surprised that no jockeys have yet appealed about the whip stroke count. It can't be easy to tell if they make contact or not or does the rule mean how many times you can wave a whip? The rules say "used" but does that mean wave or make contacthttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562982463#562982463I am surprised that no jockeys have yet appealed about the whip stroke count. It can't be easy to tell if they make contact or not or does the rule mean how many times you can wave a whip? The rules say "used" but does that mean wave or make contactFri, 03 Mar 2023 13:47:53 -0600Paddy Mullins knows he can go to 10 and keep the race. A 14-day ban won't bother him one jot so long as he's back for Punchestown.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562982331#562982331Paddy Mullins knows he can go to 10 and keep the race. A 14-day ban won't bother him one jot so long as he's back for Punchestown.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:04:52 -0600perhaps a placed horse or 2 in desperation but there'll be no winners . we've had 2 inexperienced dq's before it all sunk in . Jockeys get it now and i believe these rules are a good movehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562982289#562982289perhaps a placed horse or 2 in desperation but there'll be no winners . we've had 2 inexperienced dq's before it all sunk in . Jockeys get it now and i believe these rules are a good moveFri, 03 Mar 2023 12:48:58 -0600I'm sure they'll be no DQ's at the festival -----------------------------------------------anyone want to price that one up ?personally i'd be amazed if NOBODY got disqualified at Cheltenham.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31794211/these-new-whip-rules---can-you-get-disqualified?post_id=562982267#562982267I'm sure they'll be no DQ's at the festival -----------------------------------------------anyone want to price that one up ?personally i'd be amazed if NOBODY got disqualified at Cheltenham.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:42:25 -0600