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Whitney Verbal

Hamlet,NC

Summary

Accredited Steward with racing industry knowledge, computer and customer service skills. Looking to secure a position as Oaklawn Park Steward, in effort to enhance my knowledge and to further my career.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

State Steward

New Mexico Racing Commission
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Reviewed and ruled on objections and inquiries, determining outcomes using photo finish, video replays, and testimony from jockeys and officials.
  • Held formal and informal hearings with licensees regarding violations, ensuring due process and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Maintained clear, professional communication with jockeys, trainers, owners, and other officials to uphold transparency and trust.
  • Enforced New Mexico Racing Commission rules and regulations to ensure fair and safe racing for all participants.

Placing Judge

Keeneland
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Accurately recorded and processed horse race entries in compliance with Kentucky racing commission rules.
  • Observed live races and race replays to determine the official order of finish using visual judgment and photo-finish equipment.
  • Operated and updated the tote board in real-time—flashing lead horse numbers during races and posting finish orders and objections.

Placing Judge

Maryland Jockey Club
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked as a Placing Judge for races, and posted the "Official Order of Finish".
  • Reviewed records of horses to analyze and determine eligibility for races.
  • Assisted the Racing Secretary with formulating the types of races that are run on each race day.

Commonwealth Steward

Virginia Racing Commission
07.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for making determinations regarding any objections/inquires and possible HISA violations, along with conduction hearings.
  • Responsible for the oversight of the racing office during entries and the post position draw.
  • Ensures all program weights, workouts and eligibility are correct before race day, along with handling morning scratches.


Patient Service Representative

Pinehurst Medical Clinic North
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties for all providers.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.

Program Coordinator / Placing Judge

Colonial Downs Racetrack
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Generated the Overnight for the horsemen and betting public.
  • Worked as a Placing Judge for races, and posted the "Official Order of Finish".

Placing Judge

Maryland Jockey Club
07.2017 - 05.2022
  • Worked as a Placing Judge for races, and posted the "Official Order of Finish".
  • Reviewed records of horses to analyze and determine eligibility for races.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Industry

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

Accredited Level II Steward -

Racing Official Accreditation Program
Lexington, KY
08.2022

Skills

  • 8 Years Placing Judge and Racing Office Experience
  • Accredited Level II Steward

References

  • Violet Smith (602) 432-6664
  • Jack Houghton (302) 438-1173
  • Dr. Ada Caruthers (804) 347-0472

Timeline

State Steward

New Mexico Racing Commission
11.2024 - 03.2025

Placing Judge

Keeneland
10.2024 - 05.2025

Placing Judge

Maryland Jockey Club
09.2023 - 05.2024

Commonwealth Steward

Virginia Racing Commission
07.2023 - Current

Patient Service Representative

Pinehurst Medical Clinic North
02.2023 - 06.2023

Program Coordinator / Placing Judge

Colonial Downs Racetrack
07.2022 - 09.2022

Placing Judge

Maryland Jockey Club
07.2017 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Animal Industry

North Carolina A & T State University

Accredited Level II Steward -

Racing Official Accreditation Program

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