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Post by Badactor on Sept 4, 2018 18:35:08 GMT -5
...the adventure continues.
With the close of Del Mar and opening of the thoroughbred meet at Los Alamitos, there will be a good many horses to be hot walked. That is my new dream job.
Been introducing myself to folks and letting them know I am available to work. Meeting up at 3:30 am. to be signed in at the gate first thing in the morning...    
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Post by otis0930 on Sept 4, 2018 19:16:27 GMT -5
Good luck Dell. Glad to see you're back in Cali
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Post by 1hooper on Sept 5, 2018 15:42:43 GMT -5
Great photos.
I remember very fondly my days as a hot walker at Narragansett Park. There will be horses you fall in love with and never forget.
All the best!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 18:54:48 GMT -5
Dell Santa Anita is also looking for wagering ambassadors for the fall meet. You would be a natural and it might be a good lead into the PR side of racing.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 21:22:09 GMT -5
Good luck, but do stay away from the auto walker as a few got hit by lightning ....and woodbine is always looking for help in these areas ...lol...starting gate etc as well...jobs are always opening up...pay is so so but betting ones stable horses when they are ready are a great feature....lol...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 21:25:44 GMT -5
Getting a booth and selling the pps as customers are entering the track is much better...or serving behind the food stands also allows watching the races and betting a few on the side etc...lol...and watching horses that are up and coming and getting to know a few trainers etc....lol..nice pictures...thanks....one question....is that trailer where you sleep when hired  Lol |
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Post by Badactor on Sept 7, 2018 19:11:33 GMT -5
So, I had an opportunity to hot walk and give a bath
to a beautiful thoroughbred yesterday morning... GLORIOUS! No job offer yet... and I have learned 3 things:
the backstretch is a VERY tight knit community -
mostly Spanish speaking - and I'm not 35 years old anymore. (Working with horses is a physically tough job!)
I met Jay Cohen today and he made a call to Santa Anita Park on my behalf and I now have an opportunity to train for a mutuel clerk/customer service job. THANK YOU, JAY!!! :-)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2018 19:18:56 GMT -5
Great...it is a good job....knew a person or two who did this work but got laid off due to down sizing at woodbine etc a few years ago....right after a strike I thinke it was....but it does allow one to move around to different tracks in between...and all are tight nit communities in the racing industry....that is why so many fights happened at the back of the barns / stable areas....which by the way ended up determining some races final results etc....lol...way back when....lol...course these days that does not happen...only in mafia crime movies etc lol
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Sept 8, 2018 1:55:16 GMT -5
Hope it all works out for you Dell.....
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 7:17:51 GMT -5
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Post by eye123 on Sept 8, 2018 8:10:45 GMT -5
Excellent job link, one that Dell seems to qualify on all fronts.(Also think that could lead to other opportunities)
Dell, you got your foot in the door...one leg up on others on this.
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Post by Badactor on Sept 8, 2018 9:30:23 GMT -5
GOOD MORNING... thank you for the job link, Largemac! I just submitted the online application... would love this job and if selected for the position you can call me "Mr. Ambassador." 
Wagering Ambassador
Santa Anita Park
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Arcadia, CA
$15 an hour
Part-time, Temporary
Summary/Objective
The Wagering Ambassador educates new race-goers about all things involved in racing and wagering.
Essential Functions:
Educate and interact with individuals and/or groups new to racing
Demonstrate or explain horseracing and wagering methods
Assists patrons by providing instructions on how to place wagers on wagering kiosks
Provide informational brochures, guides, or other printed material
Provide guided tours of the racetrack for groups of guests attending the races
Act as an ambassador for Santa Anita Park and thoroughbred racing
Required Experience:
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and groups
Must be approachable and outgoing
Ability to work weekends
Preferred Experience:
Sales experience
Racing industry experience/knowledge
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Post by otis0930 on Sept 8, 2018 17:41:16 GMT -5
Dell this is all you....they'd be crazy not to hire you....Good luck
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Post by Badactor on Sept 10, 2018 19:12:39 GMT -5
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Post by Badactor on Sept 10, 2018 19:18:00 GMT -5
Last night I met up with my old friend and musical partner of 30+ years... it was wonderful making music again. I'm not finished!
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Post by Badactor on Sept 16, 2018 1:55:27 GMT -5
Spent Saturday training to be a mutuel teller at beautiful Santa Anita Park. Oh my goodness I love that race track! Returning today for a second day of training and then... Next weekend the track opens for business and I'll be the guy behind the window.
This position is an on call temporary job. I'm part of a pool of employees who will only work the big days at the track... like opening day weekend and other big race days... Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby, Breeders Cup, etc.
I'm learning a lot and it is very exciting to be on the other side after all these years. Also, I have applied to be a wagering ambassador... Maybe I'll be able to pick up a few more days at the racetrack introducing folks to the great sport of horse racing and handicapping.
As they say, it's a foot in the door and a way to earn a little money doing and being somewhere that I have loved my entire life. Who knows, maybe I'll be able to work my way into the job I really want to do... Being a jockey!!!
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Sept 16, 2018 2:55:41 GMT -5
That’s good news.....maybe you can go to Los Alamitos and OTB in your area if there are any and apply...let them know you are trained......
Hope more good things come your way....
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Post by eye123 on Sept 16, 2018 7:05:02 GMT -5
If they let you on a horse, I'm giving up horse racing Glad to see you have a start, this will lead to more. Happy to see you moving forward. (stay positive) |
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Post by CindyLouJazz on Sept 16, 2018 10:57:46 GMT -5
Hey, Dell!
I am glad to see you made it back to California!
And have a great albeit part time job. They will catch on to how good you are and may offer you more hours. You are a hard working guy, I wish you all the best! I am still praying for you, too, my friend. Hang in. I am proud to know you.
May God Bless you and all you do. I hope all of your dreams come true.
CindyLouJazz
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Post by eye123 on Sept 16, 2018 11:05:39 GMT -5
Dell, if anyone tries this, on your first day, let me know and I'll have the "boys" bump him off. (500 .20cent bets) |
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Post by frangooch on Sept 16, 2018 12:08:25 GMT -5
That's good news, Dell! I assume you will run into Paseana at Santa Anita. Please tell her I said hey.
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Post by Badactor on Sept 16, 2018 20:36:36 GMT -5
Thank you all for the hopeful wishes and words of encouragement... it means the world to me. Training completed. Passed the final test. You're lookin' at the newest Mutuel Clerk employee @ Santa Anita Park: The Great Race Place!  |
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Post by tims70ar on Sept 16, 2018 22:33:59 GMT -5
Great news, Dell!!!!!
Good luck to you!
Tim
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Post by propro on Sept 17, 2018 7:15:28 GMT -5
Dell - that is fantastic!! Good luck in this next chapter. Great pictures of Santa Anita. Tough view to take in every day for sure! :-)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2018 10:32:32 GMT -5
That’s excellent news.
Well done!
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Post by jolyb on Sept 17, 2018 10:44:20 GMT -5
A picture truly is worth 1,000 words. The look of satisfaction on your face is wonderful to behold.
Congratulations to you and keep moving forward. Bet you can't wait until Opening Day.
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Post by otis0930 on Sept 17, 2018 11:26:51 GMT -5
Good to see you smiling and why wouldn't you … that's right up your alley Dell. Best of luck
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Post by ziggy on Sept 17, 2018 13:30:14 GMT -5
Congrats Dell, a nice job for you. Might get you a BC teller seat. They're always looking for fill ins on big days.
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Post by madameblum on Sept 17, 2018 18:15:19 GMT -5
I am so glad to hear this GREAT news Dell!!! You look happy and VERY professional. Royal Blue is my favorite color and you wear it well. All the best.
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Post by tc on Sept 17, 2018 19:55:10 GMT -5
congrats, Dell!
Glad to see things are moving forward for you. The comeback has begun.
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