Elements and Performance Criteria
- Follow an appropriate pre-race and post-race routine
- Weigh out at correct weight according to rules of racing
- Prepare race gear and check for safety prior to race day and immediately prior to a race
- Provide race meeting documentation to officials
- Assess track features and racecourse conditions
- Apply pre-race and post-race procedures that are appropriate to the rules of racing
- Comply with starting procedures and instructions from racing officials
- Plan and use appropriate race strategies and riding skills
- Utilise speed maps and other forms of analysis to prepare for race
- Warm horses up and down before and after race according to trainer's instructions and with regard to the rules of racing and animal welfare requirements
- Use riding 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 race riding techniques applied conform to the rules of racing and are safe, competitive and meet public expectations
- Report on race