The Meets View
This video provides an overview of the Meets view in the Betfair horse racing software, which is the first screen you’ll see when you launch the software. The main panel displays a list of all the courses with races scheduled for the day.
Key Features:
- 🏇 Courses List: In the top panel, you’ll find all racecourses with details such as the course name, country, direction, special characteristics, and the TV channel covering the event. Currently, the software includes races from the UK and Ireland, with plans to add the USA and Australia.
- ☁️ Weather Widget: This column features a live-updating weather widget that provides real-time data on weather conditions at each course, which can affect race outcomes.
- 🎛️ Course Actions: By clicking any row, you can view detailed information in the bottom panel, including:
- 📸 A photo and narrative about the course’s characteristics.
- 🗺️ An interactive map showing the course’s location.
- 📊 A slideshow of available course layouts, including flat and jumps courses.
- 🏆 A panel displaying the top 10 fastest times ever run at the course.
- 📅 Date Navigation: You can change the date to view upcoming or past races, which is particularly useful for reviewing previous results and analyzing race data after they’ve been run.
To proceed from the Meets View, simply select a course and click the action button to drill down into the race list for that specific course.