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Del Mar 'House Rule' to Require Softer Whips

Jockeys at Del Mar will be using softer equine friendly riding crops in all races under a "house rule" that will take effect at the track on Aug. 12, the Jockeys' Guild announced.

 Thursday, August 06, 2009
Belmont Jockeys Testing Padded Crops

Belmont Jockeys Testing Padded Crops

Jockeys at Belmont Park this week began testing padded crops designed to be gentler on horses, according to a press rlease issued by the New York Racing Association July 10. The goal is to fully implement the new equipment by the start of the six-week Saratoga meeting on July 29.

 Friday, July 10, 2009
Riders to Test Crops in Colonial Race

Riders to Test Crops in Colonial Race

There are four stakes races on Colonial Downs' Turf Cup card June 14, but a race earlier in the day will have many closely watching as well.

 Thursday, June 19, 2008