The Jockey Club Plans to Remove Gramm as Member

One day after the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority accused owner Marshall Gramm of breaking multiple rules tied to access of confidential horse health information, The Jockey Club said it will take steps to remove Gramm as a member. "The stewards of The Jockey Club condemn Mr. Gramm's actions and will be meeting to take steps to remove him as a member," The Jockey Club said in an Aug. 18 statement. HISA said Aug. 17 that its investigations concluded that Gramm, a founding partner of owner Ten Strike Racing, deliberately and methodically misappropriated confidential horse health information from the HISA portal during a six-week window beginning in early May and concluding in mid-June. Gramm responded Monday, saying it is unfortunate that HISA decided to pursue disciplinary proceedings. He intends to vigorously defend himself. He said the information in question was available through his authorized HISA account. READ: HISA Says Gramm Hacked Into Private Horse Health Data Also Tuesday, The Jockey Club said that Gramm enjoyed no special access to information as a member. "Based upon an investigation by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Marshall Gramm, a Thoroughbred breeder, owner, and a member of The Jockey Club, accessed veterinary information for horses he did not own within a system operated by HISA," The Jockey Club said. "His membership with The Jockey Club provided no special or additional access. The Jockey Club's systems and its data were not breached." Gramm is one of about 135 members of The Jockey Club. He is not one of The Jockey Club's 12 stewards that govern the breed registry. Membership in The Jockey Club is by invitation and includes individuals distinguished by their contributions to Thoroughbred breeding and racing. Members act as leaders and advocates for the Thoroughbred industry. NOTE: The Jockey Club is the majority owner of BloodHorse.