racing secretary

A racing secretary is an occupation in American horseracing. The secretary is typically licensed by the government and is responsible for the custody and safekeeping of horse papers and ownership documents, forming races, compiling a list of entries, keeping a complete record of all races, publishing and printing an accurate race program, writing the condition book, providing records for the media, and communicating with the racing commission and/or other government oversight agencies.[http://licenseinfo.oregon.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=license_seng&link_item_id=14431 State of Oregon Licenses, Permits, and Registrations – Racing Secretary]Downs Hires Racing Secretary, Erie Times-News, 22 March 2008, p. 8B The secretary may also serve as the handicapper.[http://www.occupationalinfo.org/15/153167018.html Dictionary of Occupational Titles – Racing Secretary and Handicapper]