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Jumps jockeys will be able to use the whip twice as many times before the 100m-mark as their counterparts in flat races after an adjustment to the rules.

Under a local rule announced on Friday, jockeys in hurdle and steeplechase races in Victoria will be allowed to use the whip up to 10 times before the 100m but not in consecutive strides.

In the final 100m jockeys will not be allowed to use the whip in consecutive strides.

This is different from flat races in which jockeys cannot use the whip more than five times before the 100m mark, with no restrictions in the final 100m.

“It is important to note that these changes will not increase the number of times that the whip may be used in a race,” a Racing Victoria statement said.

“Rather, they are designed to address the safety concerns raised by participants by giving riders flexibility to use the whip during jumping races which involve obstacles and are generally conducted over longer distances.

“Racing Victoria and the stewards wish to reiterate the strong position taken against excessive use of the whip in all racing, including jumping races.”

Racing Australia recently passed a rule to allow Victoria and South Australia, the only two states to host jumps racing, the power to introduce local rules regarding whip use.

 
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