Ashvin Chandrasen Goindasamy
Gold Coast
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished jockey with over 3000 race rides resulting in 236 wins and 778 places (including a prestigious Group 1). Proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments, skilled in race strategy and horse management, combining technical expertise with strong teamwork and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jockey
Racing Queensland
08.2025 - Current
- Executed race strategies by collaborating with trainers and team members effectively.
- Adapted quickly to changing race conditions, demonstrating flexibility and quick decision-making.
- Monitored horse performance during training sessions to identify areas for improvement.
- Contributed to team efforts by supporting post-race analysis discussions for performance enhancement.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance riding techniques and industry knowledge.
- Built trust with horses through patience, understanding, and effective communication both during training sessions and competitive races.
Jockey
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Developed rapport with horses, fostering trust and improving overall handling during races.
- Fostered positive relationships with owners and trainers for successful collaborations leading to increased racing opportunities.
- Increased race success rates by studying track conditions, competition strategies, and adapting riding tactics accordingly.
- Utilized expert knowledge of equine behavior to calmly handle challenging situations involving difficult horses both on the track and off.
Apprentice Jockey
Oakvue Lodge
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Developed riding techniques to enhance race performance and horse handling skills.
- Assisted trainers in daily exercise routines, ensuring optimal horse conditioning and readiness.
- Maintained equipment and stables, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
- Observed horse behavior to identify health issues, communicating findings to trainers promptly.
- Utilized video analysis to review past performances, identifying areas for growth and refining racing techniques accordingly.
Stablehand
Oakvue Lodge
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed daily feeding and care routines for horses, ensuring optimal health and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of stables and surrounding areas, adhering to safety protocols and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in training young horses, employing consistent techniques to enhance their development.
- Monitored equine behavior and health, promptly reporting any concerns to veterinary staff.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Continuous learning commitment
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Race strategy development
- Nutrition management
- Riding technique mastery
- Detailed race analysis
- Networking within industry
- Keen observational skills
- Thoroughbred training experience
- Highly adaptable riding
- Time management
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Strength training
- Physical stamina
- Sports nutrition
- Rules compliance
Accomplishments
Won 'Most Improved Apprentice Jockey' in 2019
Won 'Northern Apprentice Of The Year' in 2020
1 x Group 1
1 x Group 2
3x Group 3
3 x Listed races
Certification
Jockey Level 4
Equine Level 4
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Jockey
Racing Queensland
08.2025 - Current
Jockey
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing
06.2022 - 08.2025
Apprentice Jockey
Oakvue Lodge
09.2018 - 06.2022
Stablehand
Oakvue Lodge
09.2016 - 03.2018