MELBOURNE - Australia's jockeys lifted their threat of strike action yesterday after reaching an agreement with racing authorities on controversial whipping rules.
MELBOURNE - Australia's jockeys lifted their threat of strike action yesterday after reaching an agreement with racing authorities on controversial whipping rules.
The Australian Jockeys' Association and the Australian Racing Board struck a compromise allowing riders seven strikes of the whip in the last 100m, easing tough new restrictions.
"I wouldn't say it's a big win, maybe a short half-head," said Victoria state jockey representative Ross Inglis. - Sapa-AFP
Jockeys drop strike threat
MELBOURNE - Australia's jockeys lifted their threat of strike action yesterday after reaching an agreement with racing authorities on controversial whipping rules.
MELBOURNE - Australia's jockeys lifted their threat of strike action yesterday after reaching an agreement with racing authorities on controversial whipping rules.
The Australian Jockeys' Association and the Australian Racing Board struck a compromise allowing riders seven strikes of the whip in the last 100m, easing tough new restrictions.
"I wouldn't say it's a big win, maybe a short half-head," said Victoria state jockey representative Ross Inglis. - Sapa-AFP