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Get answers to the most common questions about horse racing, betting strategies, and using Smart Racecards to improve your racing analysis.
A racecard is a detailed program showing all the information about a race including horses, jockeys, trainers, form, odds, and race conditions. Our Smart Racecards provide enhanced data with AI-powered scoring, making it easier to identify value bets and top performers. Each horse is scored based on multiple factors including recent form, course suitability, trainer/jockey statistics, and race conditions.
Our AI confidence scores combine over 20 different factors including recent form, course and distance suitability, trainer and jockey statistics, going preferences, class ratings, and historical performance patterns. Horses scoring above 80% are considered elite picks, while those above 70% are strong selections. The system learns from thousands of races to continuously improve accuracy.
UK racing is governed by the BHA (British Horseracing Authority) and includes flat racing (March-October) and National Hunt (jumps) racing (October-April). Irish racing is regulated by Horse Racing Ireland and features similar patterns but with different courses, trainers, and jockeys. Our platform covers both jurisdictions with real-time data and local expertise.
Our odds are updated in real-time throughout the day, typically every 30 seconds during peak racing hours. We source odds from multiple bookmakers to ensure you always have the latest prices. Early morning odds may be less frequent but increase in frequency as race time approaches.
Going refers to the condition of the racing surface. The main types are: Firm, Good, Good to Firm, Good to Soft, Soft, Heavy, and Standard (for all-weather). Going conditions significantly affect race outcomes as some horses perform better on certain surfaces. Our analysis includes going preferences for each horse.
Our custom scoring allows you to adjust the importance of different factors (form, course suitability, trainer stats, etc.) to match your betting strategy. You can create multiple profiles for different race types or betting approaches, save them, and apply them instantly to any racecard. This personalization helps you focus on factors that matter most to your style.
Good betting opportunities typically have: 1) A horse with strong recent form, 2) Suitable course and distance conditions, 3) An in-form trainer and jockey combination, 4) Competitive odds that offer value, and 5) Positive indicators in our AI analysis. We highlight these opportunities in our Spotlight section daily.
Our AI system has achieved consistent results across thousands of races. While no system can guarantee wins, our top picks (80%+ confidence) have shown strong performance over time. We focus on identifying value rather than predicting winners, as this approach is more sustainable for serious punters. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
Absolutely! Smart Racecards is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. You can access all features including racecards, results, custom scoring, and stats on your smartphone or tablet. The mobile experience includes touch-friendly interfaces and fast loading times.
Spotlight is our daily AI analysis that identifies the best betting opportunities from today's racing. It combines our confidence scoring with odds analysis to highlight horses that offer the best value. Each selection includes detailed reasoning, confidence scores, and key statistics to help you make informed decisions.
Our stats system tracks performance over multiple time periods (7, 14, 30, 60, 90 days). We monitor win rates, place percentages, course performance, and recent form. A trainer with a 25% win rate over 14 days with strong course form is likely to be in good form. We weight recent performance more heavily than historical data.
Start with: 1) Understanding basic racecard information, 2) Learning about different race types and conditions, 3) Familiarizing yourself with trainer and jockey form, 4) Setting a betting budget and sticking to it, 5) Using our tools to identify value rather than just favorites. Smart Racecards provides all the data you need to make informed decisions.
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