Expert Work Rider

Major Tasks

• Possess high ability in riding thoroughbred racehorses at slow work or fast gallop ‘to time’ or uphill gallop as requested by the allocated Trainer(s) or his delegate.
• Attend stall test and barrier trial when required
• Give timely and accurate feedback and advice to the allocated Trainer (s) or delegate in riding, schooling and educating difficult or young thoroughbred racehorses
• To assist during barrier trials, barrier practice and race day and racing related event duties.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by Stable Operations Manager or his delegate.

Experience

• Be highly experienced rider of thoroughbred racehorses. Have a minimum of 5 years working experience in riding thoroughbred racehorses
• Preferably be an ex-licensed jockey
• Preferably have Asian/Mainland China working experience
• Be able to jump a horse out of the starting gate and recognize signs of lame horse, deemed to have “bled” or striking itself
• Be able to fit a bridle, saddle, martingale, breastplate, boots and other gears under the instructions from his/her allocated Trainer(s) and or delegate
• Be able to communicate in English