New Maryland Whip Policy Starts Six-Strike Count at Quarter Pole
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Effective Aug. 1, from the quarter pole to the finish wire, Maryland jockeys will be limited to six whip strikes–either overhanded or underhanded–with no more than two of those blows in succession without giving the horse a chance to respond. Prior to the quarter pole, jockeys will be allowed an unlimited number of strikes, provided
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