Jockeys and Jeans Elects Kenny Katz New President Following Eddie Donnally Retirement

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Dr. Kenny Katz has been elected the new President of Jockeys and Jeans, according to an organization release Thursday. The appointment was made following the retirement of interim President and founding member, Dr. Eddie Donnally, Interim Jockeys and Jeans President and a founding member.

Katz, a long-time committee member, has been a podiatrist on Long Island for 38 years, and holds a marketing and statistics degree from Adelphi University. He initiated the four Jockey Bobble Head fundraisers at Gulfstream Park, and his autographed Kentucky Derby and Hall of Fame posters have generated significant donations to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.

Donnally, along with fellow former jockeys Barry Pearl, Darrell Brown, Mike Manganello and Barbra Jo Rubin, formed the all-volunteer organization in late 2014. Donnally served as President for a short time year before nominating Barry Pearl, who served as President until he resigned in June 2023 and is now a consultant for the group. Donnally was Vice President during those years and became Interim President when Pearl retired.

Through an annual charity event as well as an annual stallion season sale, the group has raised $3.85 Million for the PDJF. The charity pays a $1,500 stipend to 55 permanently disabled jockeys. From February of 2024 until February of 2025 Jockeys and Jeans raised a single year record of $458,000.

Donnally, 81, is an ordained protestant minister with a Doctorate of Ministry, currently serves as an Ambassador, joining recent Ambassadors Jockey Hall of Fame Member Sandy Hawley, and Craig Bandoroff, a former jockey and owner of Central Kentucky's Denali Stud.

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