Guild Meeting Underway
“The Jockeys’ Guild began its annual meeting Dec. 6 with a call for solidarity — even in the face of the dismissal of member Eddie King, who had sued the organization — and a call for members not to talk to the press.” (Blood-Horse)
Related: “Former jockeys associated with the Disabled Jockeys’ Fund, which will be terminated at the end of the year, on Dec. 6 said they’re comfortable with a plan by the Jockeys’ Guild to make payments to disabled riders from the Guild’s primary account.” (Blood-Horse)
Also: “Disabled jockey Gary Donahue, co-chairman of the Disabled Jockeys’ Fund, said he is considering dropping out of a lawsuit against the Jockeys’ Guild after Guild management presented evidence that finances earmarked for accident victims are accounted for.” (Thoroughbred Times)
