Racing Official: Race Day Ops & Judging

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans seeks a Racing Official to support the Racing Operation across multiple roles, including Entry Clerk, Stakes Coordinator, Claims Clerk, and Placing Judge. You will participate in entry draws and manage race card data with precision.

Responsibilities include entering horses into races, recording and communicating results, verifying eligibility, and coordinating with stewards, track staff, and media.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the racing industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be 18+ and able to obtain a racing license.]
• Computer experience required; experience working in a racing office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter horses into races offered by the Racing Secretary.
• Serve as Secretary for each live racing card by computer, in-person, via phone/text, etc.
• Verify accuracy of Entry information.
• Determine eligibility and starting requirements.
• Solicit entries from Trainers and Authorized Agents.
• Enter entry information into database using RTO-Incompass system.
• Participate in the Entry Draw process.
• Enter and compile entry information into Incompass system.
• Generate, produce, and verify accuracy of daily information.
• Distribute information necessary to individuals, outlets, and departments.
• Enter information during live race and communicate to Tote Board and TV room.
• Determine order of finish for all horses in race.
• Examine photo finishes and process outcomes on the electronic tote board.
• Communicate with Stewards, Mutual Manager’s office, Bookkeeper, Equibase.
• Post unofficial/official results accurately to Tote board.
• Communicate results, inquiries, objections with Mutual Department, Stewards, and Track Announcer.
• Disseminate entire live racing card results to Bookkeeper and Media Outlets

Skills

Racing industry experience

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Tools

RTO-Incompass

Database entry

Job description

The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans seeks a Racing Official to support the Racing Operation across multiple roles, including Entry Clerk, Stakes Coordinator, Claims Clerk, and Placing Judge. You will participate in entry draws and manage race card data with precision.

Responsibilities include entering horses into races, recording and communicating results, verifying eligibility, and coordinating with stewards, track staff, and media.