Clerk of the Scales

A Clerk of the Scales in Thoroughbred racing is an official responsible for weighing jockeys before and after a race to ensure that each horse carries the correct assigned weight, as required by the race conditions and handicapping rules.

This role is critical to the integrity and fairness of the race and is closely linked with the stewards and racing rules.

Some of the key responsibilities of a Clerk of the Scales include:

• Weighing Out (Before the Race)
• Weighing In (After the Race)
• Monitoring Rule Compliance

The Clerk of the Scales is the official who ensures that jockeys carry their correct race weight by weighing them before and after each race.

This is vital for race fairness, rule enforcement, and upholding the integrity of Thoroughbred racing.