Whipping racehorses for reasons unrelated to safety is illegal in some countries, and although it remains the practice at the Kentucky Derby, use of the riding crop is regulated. New U.S. racing rules ...

Dubai Racing Authority stewards' reports reveal that jockey Frankie Dettori was fined for excessive use of his riding crop while winning the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1) and that ...

The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at last weekend's Kentucky Derby has been issued a fine and suspension for striking the 3-year-old colt with his riding crop an excessive amount during the ...

Junior Alvarado, the jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory in the Kentucky Derby on May 3, has sparked controversy after race stewards said he used his riding crop in excess of the allowable limit of ...

Victor Espinoza, who rode C R K's Express Train to a head victory in the $651,000 Santa Anita Handicap presented by Yaamava' Resort & Casino (G1) March 5, was one of five riders sanctioned by Santa ...

Click below to view more coverage from the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com previewing the 149th Kentucky Derby to be held May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Whipping racehorses for ...