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Post by BVADMIN on Apr 9, 2022 17:20:20 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on Apr 9, 2022 22:28:59 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on Apr 9, 2022 22:43:30 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on May 19, 2022 16:13:21 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on May 23, 2022 12:18:13 GMT
TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS AT ALL FOUR ENTAIN TRACKS
 Ian Smyth, Director of Stadia at Entain, today confirmed details of technology enhancements planned at his four tracks in the coming months.
He said: “We’re delighted to have completed the roll out of new photo finish equipment into all four of our tracks. We installed new equipment from Timetronics at Hove a year ago and the improvement in the quality of image was huge. We resolved at that stage to extend the roll out to our other tracks and have had those works completed over the last week.
“The existing image quality just wasn’t good enough and somewhat embarrassing to see photo finishes looking like the nose of the winner had been chopped off.
“You can see from the new image compared to samples of old photo finishes how much clearer & cleaner the photo finish is. We also need to be better at displaying those images quickly and I’ll be working with racing offices and social media teams to do that in the coming weeks.
“In addition to the photo finish installations we are also upgrading our scoreboard equipment at all four tracks before the end of the year. The new technology which is 2.5 mtrs wide x 2 mtr high will allow us to display race replays, photo finish images as well as times and distances.
“Finally after a long winded review process we’re delighted to announce that we commence work shortly to move the camera position at Romford.
“Initial advice was that the present position would be the best location for the camera but with regular feedback to the contrary & some tests carried out by ourselves in conjunction with SIS it is clear that the judges box area offers a far better viewing position.
“Everybody that has viewed the tests from the new position is in agreement that it is a vast improvement on the present location though while improving the delivery of pictures there will remain some obstacles given that the traps and floodlights are in fixed locations around the track.
“We have a number of health & safety requirements to overcome while we make adjustments to the judges box but intend to start work in early July with a target to have fully transitioned over before the month end. |
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Jul 8, 2022 12:50:56 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Jul 11, 2022 23:30:42 GMT
The Premier Greyhound Racing Regency attracted just 23 entries for a 36 runner event, despite offering a first ever £20,000 winner’s prize.
Hove Racing Manager Daniel Rankin said: “We had to make up the numbers with some of our local runners and bear in mind it is a minimum of £1,000 for being in the final. The notable runners would include Callmesteve and Blueberry Bullet but there aren’t many high profile names. I was surprised that Space Jet wasn’t entered though I gather they plan to keep her to marathons from now on.
“The good news is that we had 55 entries for the Coral Sussex Cup and the standard is exceptional. It may be that we consider switching the prize money for the two events in the future, but that is a decision for another day.”
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Jul 11, 2022 23:33:02 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Jul 11, 2022 23:34:49 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on Jul 15, 2022 11:12:44 GMT
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