The Jockeys’ Guild and Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) have reached a multi-year agreement to support the Guild and its member jockeys, according to a release.
While terms of the agreement were not disclosed, CDI agreed to make payments to the Jockeys’ Guild to subsidize health insurance, life insurance and disability benefits for all jockeys who are members of the Guild and ride in the United States. CDI tracks include Churchill Downs Racetrack, Calder Casino & Race Course,Arlington Park and Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
“We sincerely appreciate the commitment made by CDI to support the benefits that impact our jockeys,” said Terry Meyocks, national manager of the Jockeys’ Guild. “This agreement will directly benefit approximately 950 active, retired and permanently disabled members. It is critical that we receive support from all of our racetrack partners within the industry. “
Currently, the Guild provides life insurance, AD&D insurance and temporary disability benefits to its active members, as well as life insurance and aid to the permanently disabled members.
Alicia Wincze Hughes is the turf writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. She started riding at age 8 and was a four-year member of the Pace University equestrian team.
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