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Whip

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In horse racing, a whip is a tool used by jockeys to encourage a horse to run faster. The use of whips in racing is a controversial topic, with regulations in place to ensure animal welfare.

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  • 1In horse racing, a whip is a tool used by jockeys to encourage a horse to run faster. The use of whi

Whip

In horse racing, a whip is a tool used by jockeys to encourage a horse to run faster. The use of whips in racing is a controversial topic, with regulations in place to ensure animal welfare.

Example

The jockey used the whip in the final stretch to urge his horse towards the finish line.