The insistence that jockeys can use the whip solely within the backhand place when stricter guidelines are launched in February could possibly be dropped, the BHA conceded on Friday night time.
However the sport’s ruling physique stated there could be no dilution of their package deal of measures, with any change more likely to require concessions from riders in different areas.
New guidelines, together with harsher penalties for breaching whip rules and disqualification of runners when a rider commits a critical regulation breach, have been introduced in July however with their introduction now shut, jockeys have voiced considerations in regards to the practicality of some adjustments.
Jockeys have voiced considerations in regards to the practicality of some adjustments proposed by the BHA
The BHA stated the intention remained for a delicate introduction of the foundations on January 9, with the adjustments formally stay on February 6.
A spokesman added: ‘We prolonged the timescales for implementation of recent guidelines. Up to now few days, nonetheless, additional representations have been made, together with themes not raised as a part of the preliminary session.
‘In mild of this, the BHA and the chair of the Whip Session Steering Group have agreed to proceed dialogue to discover choices that deal with the considerations being raised.’
In the meantime, VENETIA WILLIAMS-trained L’Homme Presse has been reduce to 5-2 second favorite for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day after joint-owner Andy Edwards confirmed he’s an meant starter.
