A movement is underway in horse racing to clean up the sport by enacting uniform safety standards that everyone in the industry would have to abide by. There would also be restrictions on how — and how many times — a jockey can whip a horse consecutively during a race. McPeek supports Lasix restrictions for 2-year-olds and stakes horses but said “the average, everyday horse” often needs the medication. Fellow Hall of Fame riders John Velazquez and Mike Smith have cited safety in voicing criticism of whip restrictions, which are being debated nationwide. That is the goal of the safety and integrity bill that could go into effect Jan. 1, 2022.

Source: Fox News November 05, 2020 11:15 UTC