New Zealand's racing authorities have announced a crackdown on betting by jockeys.
David Walker riding Khemosabi to win the Premier Open Race 4 at Riccarton Park, Christchurch in 2013. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The moves comes after the rider David Walker was charged with two counts of betting on one horse and then reining in his own mount during the same race.
A hearing is scheduled for 18 September.
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has now announced tough new rules to prevent jockeys from betting on a race if they are riding in any race themselves that day.
Historically, jockeys have been permitted to bet on a race provided they were not competing in it.
The new rules come into effect tomorrow.
