The committee has
convened several times to discuss myriad safety issues with a cross section of industry representatives,
including jockeys, trainers, veterinarians, chemists, pedigree experts, handicappers, owners, breeders,
blacksmiths, racing commissioners, racetrack executives and geneticists.
Committee members are Stuart S. Janney III (chairman), John Barr, James G. (Jimmy) Bell, Dr. Larry Bramlage, Christopher J. McCarron, C. Steven Duncker, Dell Hancock and Dr. Hiram C. Polk Jr. Each is a member of The Jockey Club.
The Thoroughbred Safety Committee, which issued its first set of recommendations in June 2008 and subsequent recommendations in August 2008, August 2010, and August 2011, is a standing committee of The Jockey Club. |
