Under the current regulations, jockeys are permitted to use the whip a maximum of **five times** prior to the 100-meter mark in a race, with these strikes not allowed in consecutive strides. This limit applies to both forehand and backhand whip actions, following amendments made in 2015 to remove distinctions between the two. After the 100-meter mark, jockeys may use the whip at their discretion, meaning there is no upper limit on the number of strikes in the final stretch of the race.