Elements and Performance Criteria
- Follow an appropriate pre-race and post-race routine
- Plan and use appropriate race strategies and driving skills
- Study form and racing behaviour of own horse and other horses and drivers
- Warm up and warm down horses from racing pace according to trainer instructions
- Use driving skills that are appropriate to a variety of track conditions and situations
- Modify strategies appropriately as required during races, and according to pace and how race is being run
- Ensure whip use and technique complies with rules of racing and industry standards
- Report on race