Eric DeCoster

HISA Announces Next Generation Advisory Group Membership

Selected from a pool of almost 200 applicants, the Next Generation Advisory Group will consist of 16 new members who represent a broad range of views and experiences across the American horse racing community, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) announced Monday. The group will start in April and will convene monthly to provide feedback on the implementation and evolution of HISA's various regulations, including racetrack safety and anti-doping and medication regulations. Among this group of 16 are horsemen, veterinarians, jockeys, horseplayers, representatives from horsemen's groups, racing offices and...

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Jockey Club's Scholarship Recipients Named

The Jockey Club (TJC) has selected the recipients of its five annual academic scholarships, which will be awarded for 2022-23. TJC's college scholarships total $76,000 for the upcoming academic year that begins in the fall. "We received a deep pool of applicants for this cycle of scholarship applications and are pleased to be able to assist the five selected individuals in funding their education," said James L. Gagliano, president and chief operating officer of The Jockey Club. "Our goal in administering these awards is to support dedicated individuals from a...

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The Jockey Club's Scholarships Awarded

The Jockey Club has announced academic scholarship recipients for the 2021-22 academic year. In addition to the annual The Jockey Club Scholarship and The Jockey Club Jack Goodman Scholarship, three new scholarships have been created to support students from diverse backgrounds who profess an interest in pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry. "Our expanded scholarship offerings are part of The Jockey Club's strategy to address diversity in the Thoroughbred industry and we were heartened by the response to this initiative, with more than 150 applications submitted," said The Jockey...

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