Work Riding Staff

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Division

The Racing Division is committed to managing all aspects of Hong Kong’s world-class sport of horse racing, covering the full value chain — from importation and training to racedays, equestrian, welfare, integrity, and international engagement.  With Conghua Racecourse and Greater Bay Area expansion, we’re shaping racing into a dynamic sporting, social, and entertainment experience.

The Job

You Will:

You will:

• Exercise and ride 8 to 10 racehorses during Trackwork or at other training facilities, performing paced/time work in the morning or afternoon as instructed by your allocated Trainer or his delegate
• Be able to ride and educate different categories of racehorses including young, inexperienced and bad manner horses
• Provide accurate feedback or advice of the horses to the Trainer or his delegate
• May require to perform jumping exercise
• Perform ground works in the stable including bandaging, grooming, horse treatment etc. in both morning and afternoon
• Attend and perform duties at every race meeting
• Perform Starting Gate duties during race meetings and barrier trials as assigned by the Starter
• Any other duties required by the HODSSO or his delegate

About You

You Should Have: 

• Possess minimum of 5 years’ experience in riding thoroughbred
• Be able to work in a Team
• Be able to communicate in English effectively

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.