Integrity
Clear advice, honest conversations and consistent conduct.
The foundation
Racing experience. Business advantage.
A selective jockey management service built on professional relationships, deliberate strategy and first-hand understanding of the sport.
About the founder
Ryan Crawford
Founder & Jockey ManagerBox Seat Management represents the evolution of a proven jockey management journey—refined, selective and built for the next level of racing.
Ryan Crawford’s background in the sport began as a jump jockey in his youth before relocating to Australia. Like most people who have lived the racing life, the passion never fades. In 2023, Ryan was given the opportunity to manage a rider, leading to the formation of Crawford Sports Management.
That experience laid the foundation for a hands-on, results-driven approach, with multiple riders successfully guided through key stages of their careers.
Box Seat Management has since been launched as a boutique, elite service for riders competing—or aspiring to compete—at provincial and metropolitan level. Quality comes before quantity, with a highly personalised approach to career planning, opportunity management and rider wellbeing.
The business advantage
Relationships are the work.
Ryan’s extensive background as a Business Development Manager in the finance industry means professionalism, communication, negotiation and relationship management are non-negotiable.
That experience translates directly to racing: clear communication with trainers, strategic placement of riders, and a reliable, business-minded approach to representation. Every decision is deliberate—with the aim of placing jockeys on the right horses, at the right time, in the right environments.
How we represent riders↗What guides us
High standards, without the noise.
Advocacy
The rider’s career, opportunities and wellbeing come first.
Relationships
Strong industry trust is built through reliability over time.
Performance
Decisions are measured against real, long-term outcomes.
Our ambition is clear: to be known for integrity, advocacy, professionalism and performance at the highest levels of racing.
Start a conversation
Secure your future.
We are selective with our roster. If you are ready to elevate your career—or need a professional rider—let’s talk.