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Title:  Clocker

Requisition ID#:  5043
Location: 

New Orleans, LA, US, 70119

Property:  Fair Grounds Race Course · Slots · OTB & Casinos
Pay Range: 

America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

JOB SUMMARY

Clocks horse  workout time during Thoroughbred training hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Available in the clocker's stand during training hours each day to time horses working out.
  • Coordinates with trainers, exercise riders and spotters in correctly identifying each horse that works.
  • Provides a detailed sheet of workouts following training hours, including the distance and intensity of the work as well as if the work was performed breaking from the starting gate.
  • Faxes workouts each day to the Daily Racing Form and Equibase and posts for the public by the horsemen.
  • Inputs information in the Incompass system for each horse.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be 21 years old and able to obtain a Racing License from Louisiana Racing Commission. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves lifting, walking, talking, hearing, bending, stooping, climbing.  Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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