Sport is a sector that is constantly evolving with the additions of different forms of technology.
We have already seen the success, or lack of it, in football following the addition of the Video Assistant Referee, but the majority of sports have been made better with the tech successfully adopted.
Tennis and cricket are just two sports that have used technology to ensure fairness, while horse racing is another that has been able to adapt to technological changes with ease. We are less than a month away from one of the most important horse racing events, the Breeders Cup. You can read more about the Cup here: twinspires.com/breeders-cup/classic
Since the Breeders Cup organization has recently partnered with an AI company we are wondering: how has technology been used in horse racing to ensure that results are accurate?
Photo Finishes
Photo finishes have been prominent in horse racing for generations, but the first known uses of the technology were known to have not been the most accurate. However, this is no longer an issue in modern-day racing, as a quick glance at a HD camera image of the two horses crossing the line can be easily used by officials to determine the winner of a specific race.
Nowadays, there is no controversy with photo finishes, as the winner can be seen from looking at a picture with the naked eye. This has greatly reduced the number of dead heats that we have seen in the sport, and ensured that bettors can get paid out quickly on their winning wagers.
Improved Data
Another factor that hasn’t just helped with the accuracy of results, but also helped bettors to make selections is the variety of improved data collection methods available in the sport. Horse racing has long been a sport that has a massive emphasis on the data, as this is the perfect way to help make correct assumptions about runners of the trip, ground and course.
However, it is now easier than ever to get these pieces of information, as the date available ensures that everyone involved in the sport can accurately predict the track conditions and examine the horses that should be suited by the conditions that they are racing in.
The data collection has also had a profound impact on post-race date available too, with trainers, owners and punters all able to see the times that horses run through each sector, and also how horses are conditioned following the race. Data also helps all within the sport to keep track of up-and-coming jockeys, as well as examining race tactics.
In-Race
One of the most exciting developments for horse racing fans when it comes to watching races and getting results accurately and quickly is the range of methods that can now be used to watch the action. For the most part, horse racing is streamed live and exclusively on television channels, with broadcasters able to use state-of-the-art technology to get the very best images for the viewers at home. These channels will also have in-depth expert analysis of each race that is staged, which is something few could have believed would happen even 20 years ago.
However, for the majority of fans of horse racing, the easiest way to watch their selections compete is through the advancements made in streaming. This can easily be seen from the leading sportsbooks online, as all the meetings from across the globe will be available for fans to watch throughout the year.
While the streams may have a slight delay on their coverage, the image quality is second to nine, and fans can also tune in to commentary of the race to ensure that they know where their runner is throughout the contest. Not only has this allowed racing fans to stay in the know, but it has also helped bring new fans to the sport.