CLASSIFICATION & PHRASEOLOGY
8278, "Racing Stables - jockeys employed on a per race basis"

FOOTNOTE:

The exposure for jockeys employed on a per race basis shall be the number of races.

DESCRIPTION:

Classification 8278 applies only to jockeys employed by racing stables on a per race basis. Racing stables contemplates all types of horse racing, including harness racing (standardbred), as well as thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Harness racing is a method of horse racing where a single horse pulls a carriage carrying a driver. Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing is the more common method where the jockey rides atop the horse on saddles. Jockeys not employed on a per race basis shall be assigned to Classification 8631, "Racing Stables - operation - including trainers and jockeys." In harness racing, "drivers" are considered jockeys for classification purposes. In this segment of the industry, it is not uncommon for trainers to also race the horses; however, drivers may be employed on a per race basis. In thoroughbred and quarter horse racing, it is common for jockeys to be employed by trainers or stables to ride the horses during workouts and races. Most of the jockeys regularly employed by trainers or stables are used only during the workouts, while most racing is performed by jockeys who are retained on a per race basis. In instances where jockeys are paid both on a salary and on a per race basis, Classification 8631 shall apply to the salaried portion, while Classification 8278 shall apply when employed on a per race basis.