Racing must not cave in to anti-whip lobby; VIEW FROM IRELAND.(Sports)

From: The Racing Post (London, England) | Date: November 18, 1998| Author: Walsh, Ted | Copyright information

THE whip issue has dominated the headlines in the last week and, from this side of the Irish Sea, there is great sympathy for Tony McCoy, who has become the current scapegoat in the controversy. Thankfully, I believe that there is a better understanding of the debate in Ireland, and people do not tend to get as emotional about it.

In general, our stewards and stewards' secretaries police the whip area in a prudent way. If a jockey gets carried away the matter is dealt wi...

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