Placing Judge

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Millcreek Township, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role plays a key part in live racing operations—determining order of finish, managing entries and official programs, tracking workouts and foal papers, and supporting pre-race and post-race activities. You’ll work closely with the Racing Department, generate reports, ensure regulatory compliance, and help keep every race day running smoothly. Ideal for an experienced racing professional who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and is flexible to meet the demands of live racing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years experience in thoroughbred racing.
• Computer experience required.
• Racing office experience required.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of thoroughbred horse racing.
• Knowledge of the PA Rules of Racing.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Pennsylvania Racing License.

Responsibilities

• Determine order of finish for all horses in race.
• Add/delete horses on all lists via computer.
• Maintain daily record of incoming and outgoing foal papers.
• Generate reports.
• Assist in pre-race day scratching of horses.
• Enter horse entries.
• Complete official program indicating finish of horses, track conditions.
• Handle and track attendance for each race day.
• Clocking of horse(s) during morning workouts on an as-needed basis.
• Send workout results to Equibase and verify all horses have a workout within the past 60 days.
• Oversee and accomplish all other duties as assigned within the Racing Department.

Benefits

• Health insurance (including Vision and Dental!) the first of the month following 30 days of employment for regular FT Team Members
• Accrual of Paid Time Off for FT and PT
• 401k with Company Match – 100% vested at sign up
• Company Stock Purchase Plan
• Team Member Engagement
• Team Member Referral Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED