Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream.

LISTEN
Watch
on air now

Create a 3AW account today!

You can now log in once to listen live, watch live, join competitions, enjoy exclusive 3AW content and other benefits.


Joining is free and easy.

You will soon need to register to keep streaming 3AW online. Register an account or skip for now to do it later.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Racing Victoria moves to ban whip use on horses

Ross and Russel
Article image for Racing Victoria moves to ban whip use on horses

Racing Victoria is calling for a national plan to reform, then eventually ban, whip use in racing.

Under the reform, jockeys would carry whips but would only use them for safety purposes.

CEO of Racing Victoria, Giles Thompson, said the change would not impact the competitiveness of racing.

“The races will remain as competitive,” he told Ross and Russel.

“The best horses will still win, with the best jockeys, with the best trainers.

“We think it’s possible. It’s a long road, though, to a total ban.”

Racing Victoria is also seeking a more immediate change to reduce the number of whip strokes allowed per race to between five and eight.

Press PLAY below for more.

 

Ross and Russel
Advertisement