Whip use Video
Following a meeting with the Trainers & Drivers Assn, the Racing Integrity Board has, in conjunction with Trackside, produced a video outlining what is, and is not, acceptable in regards to whip use by drivers.
It is currently being signed off by the Association and HRNZ, and will soon be posted on the RIB and HRNZ websites, and is meant to be a tool for both drivers and Stewards.
There are still too many charges being laid for whip offences and hopefully this will assist in reducing that number. Whether it does, only time will tell.
Pete Cook