The Breeders' Cup announced late Friday evening that 20 individuals have won election to serve as Breeders' Cup Members. Voting by Breeders' Cup 2017 foal and stallion nominators was concluded at 5:00 p.m. ET June 15.
The following individuals received the most votes of the Breeders' Cup nominators to fill 20 Member seats having four year terms: Antony R. Beck*, Gatewood Bell, Alan Cooper, Case Clay*, Everett Dobson, William S. Farish, Jr.*, Greg Goodman*, Fred W. Hertrich III*, Bret Jones*, Jak Knelman, M.V. Magnier, Anthony R. Manganaro*, Pope McLean, Jr., Gavin Murphy, Garrett O'Rourke*, Mike Pons, Dan Pride*, Daisy Phipps Pulito, Jaime Roth; and Tom Ryan*.
Ten Members (with asterisks above) were re-elected to their posts: Antony R. Beck, Case Clay, William S. Farish, Jr. H. Greg Goodman, Fred W. Hertrich III, Bret Jones, Anthony R. Manganaro, Garrett O'Rourke, Dan Pride and Tom Ryan.
Voting, which began June 6 with 40 candidates on the ballot, was conducted online.
“We congratulate our new and returning Members who will serve the Breeders' Cup over the next four years,” said Fred Hertrich III, Breeders' Cup Chairman. “This year's class is represented by a diverse group of leaders comprising racing, breeding and the commercial interests of our industry. We look forward to gaining their expertise for the challenges and opportunities which lay ahead for the Breeders' Cup program.”
The Breeders' Cup Members are elected every other year by Breeders' Cup foal and stallion nominators through a proportional voting system based on the level of nominations paid to the organization. There are a total of 39 elected Breeders' Cup Members. The Members elect the Breeders' Cup Board of Directors.
The election of the Breeders' Cup Directors will begin on July 2 and conclude at the July 11 Annual Meeting of Members.
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