'Pocket Jockey' Pro Whipping?

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Published: January 12, 2009 01:48 pm EST

In 2008, the issue of whipping in horse racing was thrust to the forefront of the industry. Giving the sensitive and contentious nature of the topic, it comes as a bit of a surprise to see the act as a key element of a recent, interactive hand-held video game application.

With 'Pocket Jockey,' iPhone users can compete against friends or the iPhone itself in a horse racing video game.

Users can play the game in three different ways:

  • Jump up and down while holding the iPhone in front of your face, then 'whip' your horse by flicking the screen.
  • Bouncing your legs like you're on the back of a horse after putting the iPhone in your back pocket. You can whip the horse by spanking yourself.
  • Tap the screen, and whip the horse by flicking the screen.

Click here for more information.

(With files from tuaw.com)

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