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Todd Stephens

Todd Stephens

Vacaville,CA

Summary

I was a jockey from ages 16-23 winning some 400 races. Trained, broke horses and ran family thoroughbred farm for 10 years before going to work on starting gate were I have worked for the last 25 years 15yrs as the starter year around in N.Cal at Golden Gate Fields. Help draft starting Gate safety policy that is used by most all race tracks in the US today.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Starter

Golden Gate Fields
12.1999 - 06.2024

Starting horse races. Keeping horse, rider and my crew safe. Make sure all horses get a fair start

Education

Diploma -

University High School
Spokane, WA

Skills

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Patient horsemanship
  • Works well with others

Additional Information

References:

David Duggan General Manager

Golden Gate Fields

(510)990-2120

Darrel McHargue

Chief Steward State of Ca.

(650) 464-9181

Stacey Lapham

Director of Racing Sonoma Co

(707) 320-3382

Timeline

Starter

Golden Gate Fields
12.1999 - 06.2024

Diploma -

University High School
Todd Stephens