Despite Boycott Threat, Monmouth Doesn't Expect Jockey Shortage Over New Whip Rules - Horse Racing News
Sponsored by: The strictest whip rules in the country will see their first use on May 28, opening day at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, NJ. Instituted by the states racing commission, the rules allow jockeys to use the whip when needed for safety reasons. According to the “I wouldnt say its a boycott. Its a decision,” Terry Mayocks, president and CEO of the Jockeys Guild, told APP earlier this month. “We had a meeting when the stay was denied and just explained it to everyone an...
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