Douglas Whyte calls on Jockey Club to loosen restrictions on riding overweight - HK Racing
Douglas Whyte has called on officials to loosen the restrictions on overweight allowances for riders as Hong Kongs jockey ranks continue to face a dearth of world-class talent.Speaking after Blake Shinn saluted aboard Will Power at Sha Tin on Wednesday night, Whyte questioned why the rules prevent trainers from allowing heavier jockeys Shinn rarely rides under 122 pounds to ride their horses overweight.As it stands, horse