by Frank Angst

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has appointed Jerry Yon as chairman of the commonwealth’s Equine Drug Research Council.

Yon, a medical doctor, will serve as the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s representative on the council, which has the task of making recommendations on equine drug policy to the commission. Yon replaced as council chairman Connie Whitfield, who did not receive re-appointment to the commission.

“Dr. Yon is committed to working toward improving the way we regulate the horse racing industry in Kentucky,” Beshear said. “As chair[man], I am confident he will provide the leadership necessary for the Council to make recommendations to the Commission to accomplish those goals.”

Commission Chairman Robert Beck recommended Yon to Beshear.

Frank Angst is senior staff writer for Thoroughbred Times