Champion jockey wins whip ban reduction Golden Slipper-winning jockey Tommy Berry had a big win after his whip penalty was reduced on appeal. Horses by Ray Thomas 1st Apr 2021 7:15 PM Golden Slipper-winning jockey Tommy Berry is free to ride at the $10 million Derby-Doncaster meeting after his two-week penalty for excessive whip use was reduced on appeal. Berry was suspended until April 14 but lodged an appeal with the Racing NSW Appeals panel against the severity of his penalty. The champion jockey succeeded in having his riding ban reduced by five days enabling him to return to the saddle for the Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick on April 10.