Assistant Clerk of Scales

General Definition: Responsible for helping the Clerk of Scales on operations in regards to the jockeys' room and jockeys. Essential Job Functions: Answers phones Takes entries in booth Registers foal papers & silks Inputs foal papers & silks in computer Ensures every horse has a rider, there are no double riders and all apprentice riders are denoted Assists with the draw Maintains & updates list of jockeys, jockey agents, phone number & weight for the condition book Cross checks race PP’s with Racing Form and Equibase for any inaccuracies Checks “workout rule” on every horse entered and notifies trainers of any problems. Informs Racing Secretary of horses who need workouts; maintains updated list. Assists the Clerk of Scales Weighs Jockeys when Clerk of Scales is unavailable. Ensures all Jockey’s are in the correct silks, arm numbers & on time to saddling paddock Generates a schedule for valets saddling in paddock Other duties as assigned.