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Geoffrey Waxler

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Achievement-oriented professional with progressive career working within the horse racing industry and ROAP Accreditation Certificate from Racing Officials Accreditation Program. Demonstrates passion for the industry with a strong ability to officiate the running of a race while observing for compliance with state laws and commission rules. Effective communicator and value-centric leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, delivering forward-thinking and professionalism.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

STATE STEWARD

NEW MEXICO RACING COMMISSION
01.2024 - Current

Regulating and enforcing New Mexico Racing Commission Rules, conducting hearings, race film reviews with jockeys, writing Rulings

State Steward

Michigan Gaming Control Board
04.2022 - 12.2023

Responsible for the knowledge and enforcement of all Commission Rules. Regulate and govern the conduct of all racing officials, jockeys, trainers, owners, and grooms.

PLACING JUDGE

INDIANA GRAND RACETRACK & CASINO
06.2020 - 11.2023
  • Racing official with responsibilities and experience in all areas of the racing office and the officiating of live racing

PHOTO FINISH

PLUSMIC USA, GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for managing the operation of the photo finish camera for races


Assistant Stable Superintendent

DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Served as Assistant Stable Superintendent responsible for assigning stalls and housing for trainers and workers
  • Processed horse information for arrivals and departments into the RTO system.

CLOCKER

DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Timed and recorded horses' workouts for the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
  • Verified horse markings to accurately identify horses working on the track
  • Communicated cross-functionally with Outrider to ensure safety on the track for horses and riders


Placing Judge / Clocker/ Clerk of Scales

LOS ALAMITOS RACECOURSE
01.2006 - 12.2014
  • Placing Judge Thoroughbred and Quarter Horses.
  • Maintained responsibility for official order of finish and providing information to the Mutuel Department
  • Assisted the racing office with receiving entries for all races
  • Managed production of the track's racing program and proofread for any errors prior to sending it out to Equibase
  • Clerk of Scales Los Alamitos Racecourse, responsible for monitoring regulations and ensuring control of jockey's room
  • Reported vital information regarding jockey weight and overweight to Racing Stewards and track announcer for publication announcement of all corrections


Racing Judge

EMIRATES RACING ASSOCIATION
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Served as Racing Judge with Emirates Racing Association responsible for reviewing photo finish film and placing horses correctly in finish order
  • Collaborated with Racing Stewards to communicate rundown and placement of horses
  • Assisted with racing office in taking entries from the horseman
  • Reviewed horses' racing papers and verified horses' eligibility for entry into the correct race
  • Managed overall production of the racing program and provided proofreading of errors prior to sending to Equibase
  • Conducted drawing of the race card; proofread and corrected the overnights; and suggested any relevant adjustments

Photo Finish Operator

PLUSMIC USA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CIRCUIT
01.2001 - 12.2005
  • Managed operation of photo finish camera, including filming, recording, and documenting the film for each race
  • Provided the recorded image to Placing Judge and confirmed on proper placement of each horse
  • Provided the Equibase Chart Caller with the order of finish, times of each horse, and margins of beaten lengths
  • Delivered photo to Stewards for examinations on close finishes

Video Production Specialist

COADY PHOTOGRAPHY
01.2001 - 12.2001
  • Served as Video Production Specialist responsible for receiving feed from all racetrack cameras in the video room
  • Compiled a video library of all races for the Rillito Park race meet
  • Maintained responsibility for playing back video race replay for Stewards

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Animal Sciences

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
01.1999

Skills

  • Horse Racing Experience
  • Team Leadership Skills
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Communication Skills
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Program Management
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Process Improvement
  • RTO-Incompass
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

  • ROAP Accreditation Certificate Thoroughbred, Racing Officials Accreditation Program, Louisville, KY, 01/01/19
  • ROAP Accreditation Certificate Harness Racing, Los Alamitos, CA 09/15/2022
  • RTIP Symposium & ACRI Model Rules, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ,

Timeline

STATE STEWARD

NEW MEXICO RACING COMMISSION
01.2024 - Current

State Steward

Michigan Gaming Control Board
04.2022 - 12.2023

PLACING JUDGE

INDIANA GRAND RACETRACK & CASINO
06.2020 - 11.2023

PHOTO FINISH

PLUSMIC USA, GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
12.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Stable Superintendent

DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB
01.2019 - 12.2019

CLOCKER

DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB
01.2017 - 12.2018

Placing Judge / Clocker/ Clerk of Scales

LOS ALAMITOS RACECOURSE
01.2006 - 12.2014

Racing Judge

EMIRATES RACING ASSOCIATION
01.2005 - 12.2006

Photo Finish Operator

PLUSMIC USA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CIRCUIT
01.2001 - 12.2005

Video Production Specialist

COADY PHOTOGRAPHY
01.2001 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Animal Sciences

University of Arizona
Geoffrey Waxler