The Longines Tracking System, a timing and tracking system, was successfully launched at Royal Ascot on June 20, Longines and Ascot Racecourse announced on Thursday. The system, developed in association with Swiss Timing, provides instant data on the exact position of horses during a race, race rankings, the distance between horses, as well as their acceleration and deceleration. Based on satellite data, the system also measures the distance covered and remaining distance by the horses during a race.
“For Longines, investing in technological advancements is the latest step in its long-term relationship with horseracing,” said Longines Vice President and Head of International Marketing Juan-Carlos Capelli. “The Longines Tracking System delivers a number of benefits to the sport and is a game-changer for the racing industry. We believe that live performance data enhances viewing experience and depth of understanding of the sport.”
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