Paddock Judge/identifier - SeasonalPENN Entertainment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Must be knowledgeable on rules and regulations of New Mexico Racing Commission
• Verifies horses are in proper paddock stalls according to race number and post position
• Verifies horses are wearing proper equipment for racing
• Ensures responsible trainer is in paddock to saddle the horse and prepare it for the race
• Ensures proper flow of horses entering and exiting paddock for safety of participants
• Makes announcements of pertinent information regarding races
• Constant communication with Stewards on scratches, changes and up to date information on participants in races
• Ensures horses are lined up and ready to properly to enter track for post parade according to scheduled post times
• Coordinates with other officials working in Paddock
• Must be available to work for any training, schooling or racing hours
• Prior to races checks the official Jockey Club lip tattoo in order to determine correct horse.  
• Responsible for checking other markings, symbols and other items in order to establish correct horse is being identified.   
• Responsible for foal papers, coggins test results
• Must be available to work for any training, schooling or racing hours.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and team members may also be asked to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.
• Follow all cleaning, sanitation and PPE position specific guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                     

• This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.