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TRA Members Commit $250,000 to Permanently Disabled Jockeys

The Thoroughbred Racing Associations' members announced April 24 pledges of more than $250,000 in early commitment funds to aid the nation's permanently disabled jockeys.

 Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Guild Claims Proposed Endowment Directors Rejected

The Jockeys' Guild, in a Dec. 15 press release, indicated its proposed slate of directors for the Disabled Jockeys' Endowment was rejected, and that associates of former president Dr. Wayne Gertmenian were named to oversee the fund.

 Friday, December 16, 2005

National Cooking Show Comes to Saratoga for Benefit

Mike Russo's national cooking show "The Heat is On" will be making a special outdoor appearance at Brown's Beach on Saratoga Lake Aug.15 from 6:30-8 p.m.

 Friday, August 12, 2005

Industry Considering New Assistance Foundation

Thoroughbred industry participants are formulating a plan to create a foundation that would assist not only disabled jockeys, but others who work on the backstretch in the event of on-the-job injuries.

 Thursday, December 09, 2004

Jockeys' Guild Signs New Contract With Matrix Capital

The board of directors of the Jockeys' Guild has entered into a three-year management and consulting contract with Matrix Capital Associates and Dr. L. W. Gertmenian.

 Wednesday, May 21, 2003