Horse racing’s deep-rooted legacy also brings complex challenges. Practices like “run ups,” a wide range of starting gate positions, and race lengths that can vary by several feet or even yards, create a sport that is uniquely difficult to measure and analyze compared to global standards.
At the center of the issue is both timing and tracking. GPS remains the industry’s primary tool, yet it is widely acknowledged as imprecise. Building wagering platforms, fan products, and integrity measures on a shaky foundation raises real risks for racing’s future.
As competition for attention and trust intensifies, with other sports setting ever-higher benchmarks for accuracy and transparency, racing cannot afford to fall behind. With so much betting revenue reliant on reliable data, strengthening timing and measurement systems is not just a technical upgrade; it is an urgent step to protect integrity, build confidence, and secure long-term growth. This panel will delve into practical solutions to improve racing data and bettor confidence.
- Randy Moss, On-Air Announcer, NBC Sports (Moderator)
- Scott Little, Vice President, Racing Services, Trackmaster
- Craig Milkowski, Timing Analyst
- Greg Pachman, General Manager, StrideSAFE
- Maurice Timmermans, Head of Equine Technology, MYLAPS Sports Technology
This session is part of the 51st Annual Global Symposium on Racing, held December 8–10, 2025, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona, and hosted by the University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program.
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