After Friday in Ca you will see a push by the Industry to tell you it makes no difference and that you're not seeing what you're really seeing in some races.
Sometimes a whip is needed for urging, sometimes not at all.
Committed to Stop betting Ca Racing after 40 years of playing it on a regular basis. Will do same with any other jurisdiction adopting these rules. Final straw for me.
GL
https://www.drf.com/news/california-...es-willing-try
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“They’re very strong,” Smith said of racehorses. “There are so many variables and so many reasons you need the riding crop. When you ask them to run, there is an art to it on how you hold a horse together and keep them balanced.
“Underhand is so difficult,” Smith added. “Some can do it okay.
I can do it just okay right-handed, but not at all left. And I’m completely left-handed. It will be a big trial, and we’ll see what we can do.”
