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Originally Posted by cmorioles
Well, it isn't quite the same. We are told when horses won't have a whip, so why not when they won't use it?
What is the harm in divulging it? That is all I'm asking. We aren't talking about instructions about race strategy or anything. I don't see what the rider change matters, wouldn't hurt a thing to divulge the info with his regular rider either.
And yes, it is a handicapping factor. If whip use didn't matter, nobody would use them. You know that. So not using one is a disadvantage in a game where races are decided by scant margins.
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and couldn't a jock get questioned if it was felt he didn't prevail to the wire?
the sooner everyone involved in this sport comes to grips with bettors being a huge factor, the better.
we are told about lasix, blinkers, shoes, jock changes, weight difference, etc. whether a whip is used should be public info as well.
i guess going forward it's something bettors need to take note of in baby races, whether they go to the stick or if it's just carried along for ballast.