Smart Racecards Team
Our team combines decades of horse racing expertise with cutting-edge data science to deliver the most accurate racing analysis available.
Our Expertise
Racing Industry Experience
- • Former racing industry professionals with 20+ years experience
- • Professional betting operations background
- • Course and trainer relationship expertise
- • Deep knowledge of UK and Irish racing circuits
- • Understanding of racing regulations and procedures
Technical Expertise
- • Advanced data science and machine learning
- • Real-time data processing and analysis
- • Statistical modeling and pattern recognition
- • AI algorithm development for racing
- • Software engineering and platform development
Core Team Members
Lead Racing Analyst
Former racing industry professional with 25+ years experience
Background: Former racecourse manager and professional betting analyst with extensive experience in UK and Irish racing. Specializes in form analysis, trainer patterns, and course characteristics.
Expertise: Trainer/jockey relationships, seasonal patterns, going conditions, and race tactics. Deep understanding of racing regulations and industry operations.
Contributions: Leads our form analysis methodology and provides expert insights for our AI confidence scoring system.
Data Science Lead
PhD in Data Science with 15+ years in sports analytics
Background: Former sports analytics researcher with extensive experience in machine learning and predictive modeling. Specializes in pattern recognition and statistical analysis.
Expertise: Machine learning algorithms, real-time data processing, statistical modeling, and AI system development. Expert in Python, R, and advanced analytics tools.
Contributions: Developed our AI confidence scoring system and leads all machine learning initiatives for racing analysis.
Professional Betting Analyst
Former professional punter with 20+ years successful betting experience
Background: Former professional betting operations manager with extensive experience in value identification and risk management. Specializes in odds analysis and market dynamics.
Expertise: Value betting strategies, bankroll management, odds analysis, and market psychology. Deep understanding of betting markets and bookmaker operations.
Contributions: Provides betting strategy guidance and validates our value identification algorithms.
Software Engineering Lead
Senior software engineer with 12+ years in platform development
Background: Former tech lead at major sports betting platforms with extensive experience in real-time systems and user experience design. Racing enthusiast with deep technical knowledge.
Expertise: Full-stack development, real-time data systems, mobile optimization, and user interface design. Expert in modern web technologies and performance optimization.
Contributions: Leads platform development and ensures our tools are fast, reliable, and user-friendly across all devices.
Our Methodology
Data Collection & Processing
- • Real-time race data from official sources
- • Historical performance databases
- • Trainer and jockey statistics
- • Course and distance analysis
- • Weather and going conditions
- • Market odds and movements
Analysis & Scoring
- • Multi-factor AI scoring algorithms
- • Pattern recognition and trend analysis
- • Confidence score generation
- • Value identification systems
- • Risk assessment and management
- • Continuous model improvement
Trusted by Racing Professionals
Our team's combined experience includes working with racecourses, betting operations, and professional punters across the UK and Ireland racing industry.