Clocker/Placing Judge

New York Racing Association•Elmont, NY

9d•$66,300 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is vital to racing department operations as it encompasses responsibilities with both daily training and racing functions. The preferred candidate will be able to work as a clocker in the morning while serving as a placing judge in the afternoon.

Requirements

3-5 years working at the racetrack in the training of horses, as a gap attendant, or racing official
Ability to get licensed as required by the New York State Gaming Commission
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to use a stopwatch and record times and trainers of horses that worked accurately
Multitasking and organization
Communicate using various media (phone, text, radio, computer)
Using sound judgement at all times

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of racing surfaces, gaps, poles, and racing jargon
Ability to multitask and follow horses during training activities
Ability to identify saddle towels, markings, and colors of horses to determine the correct horses are being timed
Communicate with trainers, other clockers, gap attendants, and other personnel to communicate any concerns that occur on the racetrack
Ability to communicate any high risk situations are could arise during the training of racehorses
Using identifying markers of silks, caps, or horse colors to identify order of finish
Communicating information regarding order of finish, fouls, or inquiries, with stewards or other racing officials via phone

Responsibilities

Communicate information given by trainers or gap attendants to accurately record workout times as required by New York State Gaming Commission rules
Follow NYRA standard operating procedures for timing of racehorses
Maintains a list of unresolved workouts for horses that are not identified or properly reported to clockers
Verify workouts against the official workout report, including trainer information
Note track condition, weather, and any factors that may impact training
Log all workout data in accordance to NYSGC and NYRA rules and regulations in Equibase for official publishing
Relay concerns and unresolved or unauthorized workouts to the stewards
Become familiar with the tab writing process to fill in for regular tab writer
Follow NYRA standard operating procedures for the placing of horses during the races
Utilize photo finish technology to report the correct order of finish and communicate with stewards and the general public using placing software
Ensure that starting gate and turf rail settings are correct as printed in the track program
Communicate any concerns seen with stewards