Chief Stipe Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 2 PART 3 USE OF THE WHIP 3. USE OF THE WHIP 3.1 A driver may only apply the whip in a wrist only flicking motion whilst holding a rein in each hand with the tip of the whip pointed forward in an action which does not engage the shoulder. 3.2 For the purposes of clause 3.1, “wrist only flicking motion” means: 3.2.1 Ensuring no force is generated by the use of the elbow or shoulder when applying the whip. 3.2.2 The forearm is not raised beyond forty-five degrees relative to the racing surface. 3.2.3 Not applying the whip with overt force. 3.3 A driver shall not use a whip in an unapproved manner. 3.4 For the purposes clause 3.3 a driver shall be deemed to have used the whip in an unapproved manner in the following circumstances which are not exclusive: 3.4.1 If the whip is applied other than as permitted in clause 3.1. 3.4.2 If the whip is applied excessively, continuously, or without allowing the horse time to respond. 3.4.3 If the whip is applied when the horse: 3.4.3.1 is not visibly responding. 3.4.3.2 is not in contention. 3.4.3.3 cannot maintain or improve its position. 3.4.3.4 is clearly winning. 3.4.3.5 has passed the winning post at the finish of a race. 3.4.3 If the whip is used when the reins are lengthened so as to result in loose reining. 3.4.4 If the whip is used in a prodding or jabbing fashion. 3.5 A driver must not use the whip in a manner which causes injury to a horse. 3.6 A whip shall not be used in a manner that may obstruct, strike or endanger another driver or horse. 3.7 A driver must ensure a whip does not project outside his or her sulky. PART 4 USE OF THE REINS 4 USE OF THE REINS 4.4 A driver may not use the ends of a rein as a whip. 4.5 A driver must drive throughout the race with a hand on each rein (subject to 4.7 below). 4.6 A driver must not extend either hand on the rein in a manner which results in excessively lengthening or loosening the rein. 4.7 A driver may not cross the reins except: 4.7.3 when activating gear; or 4.7.4 for safety reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 rule 3.6 is good can not strike another driver with whip 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodlum Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I'm a bit confused. Can a driver still give the horse a damn good slap with a rein? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 37 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said: rule 3.6 is good can not strike another driver with whip on a racecourse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I haven't read the stipe reports from last night.But i wonder if any driver 'forgot' about the new rules,and gave one a decent whack?. Will be interesting to see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKH Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Welcome back Brodie young fella. Looks like you have sorted the whip rule so that's good - well done - "On The Money". Now only if you can convince the TAB on the restricted punter issue life will be a dream for you. Oh buggar there is the election - but we dont talk politics or rest homes do we!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, JAKH said: Welcome back Brodie young fella. Looks like you have sorted the whip rule so that's good - well done - "On The Money". Now only if you can convince the TAB on the restricted punter issue life will be a dream for you. Oh buggar there is the election - but we dont talk politics or rest homes do we!!!! Is my week of not posting up yet? Very disappointing Mehe has not posted a damn thing since I stopped! No doubt he will be resurrected at some stage to try and have the Brodster on!!! Yeah, about time the NZ TAB changes their badly flawed business plan of not letting anyone win off them! Just not worth Brodster’s time and effort when everything is in the NZ TAB’s favour, as they dont seem to want to play fair!!! As for Cindy and her useless cohorts, personally dont think it worries National too much if they dont win, as they are a shoe in next time, aNd who would want to be in power for the next 3 years? Finally, on a personal and totally selfish note, this Coalition has actually made us a small fortune, so I shouldnt complain should I? Edited October 2, 2020 by Brodie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Brodie, no need to finger Mehe Its also disappointing that you can’t either answer my queries or withdraw/apologise Mikie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Mikie said: Brodie, no need to finger Mehe Its also disappointing that you can’t either answer my queries or withdraw/apologise Mikie FFS, there is no way I am going to finger Mehe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Brodie said: FFS, there is no way I am going to finger Mehe! mehe or shehe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 On 10/3/2020 at 12:17 PM, Brodie said: FFS, there is no way I am going to finger Mehe! Perhaps if you did he might swing to your side Mikie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 5 hours ago, Mikie said: Perhaps if you did he might swing to your side Mikie And what is my side? Brodie is the voice of reason! Certainly not fingering anyone named Mehe!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongOwner Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 I think the new whip rule is positive and a good balance plus now Australian standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 51 minutes ago, LongOwner said: I think the new whip rule is positive and a good balance plus now Australian standard. Will take a bit of getting used to by the drivers I would say. However, the fact that the drivers dont have to count or get their calculators out now that there is no no. Involved has to be very positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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