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