Experienced Track Riders – Bass Facility

Thoroughbred Racing PTY; Bass Coast Shire; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thoroughbred Racing PTY in Victoria seeks experienced Track Riders to join our team at Karasi Park, Bass facility. You will ride thoroughbred racehorses for slow work and fast work on our private training track.

This role requires proven track riding experience, confidence at all paces, and the ability to handle different horses safely and effectively. Early starts and morning sessions are standard, with ground work and optional afternoon hours available.

Qualifications

• Proven track rider experience in thoroughbred racing.
• Ability to ride and handle horses safely at all paces.
• Strong reliability, punctuality and physical fitness for early starts.
• Current accreditations/licenses preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ride thoroughbred racehorses for slow and fast work on private training track.
• Ride approximately 8–10 horses per morning session.
• Ground work and afternoons available if desired.

Skills

Track riding experience

Confident riding at all paces

Safety handling different horses

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

We're seeking experienced Track Riders to join our team at our Karasi Park, Bass facility in Victoria.

About the Role

You'll be riding thoroughbred racehorses for both slow work (walking/trotting) and fast work/gallops on our private training track.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a track rider in the thoroughbred racing industry (essential)
• Strong, confident riding skills at all paces, including controlled fast work
• Ability to ride and handle different types/ages of horses safely and effectively
• Reliable, punctual, and physically fit for early starts and consistent morning work
• Current horse racing industry accreditations/licenses preferred (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer

• Early starts: 6:00-7:00am AM kick-off depending on season (we start in the daylight)
• Ride approx 8–10 horses per morning session
• Opportunity to work with a quality team and well-bred horses in a professional racing environment

There is also ground work and afternoons available if desired.

Please note this position doesn't count towards 88 days.