Friday 14 October: The Professional Jockeys Association this afternoon submitted written proposals to the British Horseracing Authority concerning the new whip rules that apply to Jockeys.
The recommendations from the Jockeys include revisions to the range of penalties for infringements as well as some further clarifications of the rules themselves.
PJA Chief Executive Kevin Darley reiterated that Jockeys as a group welcomed the move towards greater precision in the amended rules.
"What Jockeys do have concerns about however, are the new penalties for what they perceive to be relatively minor infringements of the rules," he said. "The PJA believes very strongly that this aspect needs to be re-considered."
He stressed that Jockeys understood how important it is that the sport of racing conveys the correct message about horse welfare to the public.
The PJA said that it hoped the BHA would respond positively and urgently to the proposals.
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Kevin Darley, Chief Executive, at the Professional Jockeys Association, on 07974 172675
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