Racing Official-NonEx

Churchill Downs Incorporated•New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Racing Official performs multiple functions within the Racing Operation. The position requires experience in multiple Racing department functions, including Entry Clerk, Stakes Coordinator, Claims Clerk, Placing Judge, and participation in the Entry Draw Process. The role includes entering and verifying race entries, determining eligibility and starting requirements, supporting the entry-draw process, and recording and communicating race results.

Requirements

Experience in multiple Racing department positions, including functions such as Entry Clerk, Stakes Coordinator, Claims Clerk, or Placing Judge.
Experience participating in the Entry Draw Process.

Responsibilities

Enter horses into races offered by the Racing Secretary for each live racing card using a computer, in person, by phone, text, or other methods.
Verify the accuracy of entry information.
Determine horse eligibility and starting requirements.
Solicit entries from trainers and authorized agents when required.
Enter entry information into the RTO-Incompass system and participate in the Entry Draw process.
Compile entry information in the Incompass system; generate, produce, and verify daily information; and distribute necessary information to individuals, outlets, and departments.
Enter information during live races and communicate it to the Tote Board and TV room.
Determine the order of finish for all horses in a race.
Examine photo finishes and process outcomes on the electronic tote board.
Communicate with Stewards, the Mutual Manager’s office, the Bookkeeper, and Equibase.
Accurately post unofficial and official results to the Tote Board.
Communicate results, inquiries, and objections with the Mutual Department, Stewards, and Track Announcer.
Disseminate results for the entire live racing card to the Bookkeeper and media outlets.