Ricardo Opazo
Annville,PA
Summary
Dynamic racing professional with extensive experience as a Racing Official at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Racecourse. Expert in horse handling and rules enforcement, fostering strong relationships within the racing community. Bilingual communicator, adept at implementing safety protocols and mentoring emerging talent, ensuring compliance and smooth operations during high-stakes events.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Racing Official
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Racecourse
10.2024 - Current
- Take entries in the morning at the racing office.
- Clerk of scale in the afternoon at the Jockeys room.
- Monitored race events to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Coordinated with team members to facilitate smooth operation during races.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain secure racing environments.
- Communicated effectively with officials, trainers, and jockeys throughout events.
- Facilitated efficient communication between race teams, officials, and event organizers for smooth operations throughout each race.
- Strengthened relationships with race participants by providing transparent explanations for decisions made during events.
- Maintained accurate records of race results, penalties, and infractions for thorough documentation and analysis.
- Facilitated efficient communication between race teams, officials, and event organizers for smooth operations throughout each event.
Professional Jockey
Self Employed
01.1990 - 04.2013
- In 1990 I started my jockey career in Italy, for eleven years.
- I practiced my profession as a jockey in Chile for two years.
- Participating in professional races in the United States for at least seven years in different racetracks, my last race being in April 2013.
- I worked nine years as an exercise rider.
- Cultivated strong relationships with trainers, owners, and other stakeholders in the racing community.
- Established strong rapport with trainers, resulting in more accurate communication and better team collaboration.
- Developed a reputation for reliability and punctuality by consistently arriving at scheduled events and appointments wellprepared.
- Supported younger jockeys in their development by sharing expertise on effective racing strategies and general horsemanship techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo Politecnico
Chile11-1983
Skills
- Horse handling
- First aid training
- Rules enforcement
- Fluent in three languages, English, Spanish and Italian
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
Racing Official
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Racecourse
10.2024 - Current
Professional Jockey
Self Employed
01.1990 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Liceo Politecnico