Industry condemns new Racing Australia rule regarding riding instructions
Industry pans new Racing Australia rule regarding riding instructions by Punters.com.au Damien Oliver talking with trainer Symon Wilde Image: Getty
An amendment to the Rules Of Racing which will prevent jockey agents and form analysts providing tactical instructions to jockeys has been met with widespread criticism.
In a release about the upcoming change, set to come into effect on May 1, Racing Australia said it was aware of the increasing prevalence of persons other than trainers and connections - such as riders agent and form analysts - providing tactical riding instructions to jockeys .