Careers A-Z

A horse handler and part of the race day barrier team.

A bloodstock agent specialises in the buying and selling of racehorses, broodmares and stallions.

The clerk of the course monitors and assists horses getting to the barriers and assists during emergency situations.

The clerk of scales oversees the pre-race weighing out and weighing in of jockeys.

An equine nurse plays a role in all aspects of equine veterinary care including medicine, surgery, intensive care, breeding and anaesthesia.

An equine dentist performs routine dental examinations and corrects and maintains the proper and efficient dental working of an equine mouth.

A farrier is responsible for the care and maintenance of horse’s hooves and the shoeing of them.

A foreperson is a senior stablehand who looks after the daily organisation of the stable and takes instructions from the trainer to ensure the smooth running of the stable.

A form analyst studies the form of each race and provides an expert opinion on where a horse should sit in the run.

A handicapper is responsible for setting the weight horses carry in a race.

A horse breaker educates young horses and prepares them for their career in thoroughbred racing.

A jockey is a professional sports person licensed by thoroughbred racing jurisdictions. A jockey lives, eats and trains as a professional athlete.

A jockey manager works as a booking agent, securing the best rides for their client as well as providing them with advice on form and tactics for their corresponding rides.

A judge on race day determines official placings in a race.

A pre-trainer is responsible for conditioning and preparing horses for racing after they have been spelling.

The marketing and social media team are in charge of promoting upcoming racedays, providing live raceday updates and promoting the sport of racing.

A racecourse manager is responsible for the management of the race track to make sure it provides a safe and fair surface for racing.

A qualified veterinarian with a sound understanding of the racing industry and specialised equine training.

A race programmer develops all race programming, analyses statistics relating to race programs.v

Employed by television and radio stations, a race caller calls the race and race trials.

A number of administrative roles exist that support the operation of racing clubs and the racing industry.

The tasks of a stablehand involve handling horses, preparing them for their daily routine, attending to stable duties such as feeding and walking horses as well as assisting the horses on race day.

The starter ensures that races are run efficiently, on time and safely.

A steward oversees all aspects of horse racing and wagering to ensure that the rules of racing are adhered to.

Stud hand positions are usually the beginning of a career in the horse breeding industry.

A track work supervisor monitors horse training operations and ensures that all personnel on the track are licensed and that OHS procedures are adhered to.

A racehorse trainer is responsible for the care, maintenance and racing performance of racehorses.

A role in track maintenance involves maintaining the upkeep of the race track, grounds and facilities at a racecourse.

A track rider rides trackwork for a range of trainers to exercise them and provide feedback on their health and progress to trainers.