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'A complete con' - how jockeys have reacted on social media to rise in weights

Megan Nicholls after winning the Silk Series for Lady Riders for the third time
Megan Nicholls: among the leading riders to criticise the decision to raise riding weightsCredit: Edward Whitaker

There has been widespread criticism of the decision to raise the riding weights from March 26, particularly from riders themselves. Here is a selection of tweets by jockeys and industry professionals since the decision was announced on Tuesday.


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Published on 26 January 2022inNews

Last updated 17:52, 26 January 2022

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