Major upgrades to photo finish technology announced
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The roll-out of 12 state-of-the-art photo finish cameras will begin at next week’s Punchestown Festival after Horse Racing Ireland announced a major upgrade to the equipment and technology used to determine the outcome of photo finishes at all 26 racecourses. Photo: HRI Photo Finish team
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has announced a major upgrade to the equipment and technology used to determine the outcome of photo finishes at all 26 racecourses.
The roll-out of 12 state-of-the-art photo finish cameras will begin at next week’s Punchestown Festival and provide unmatched precision and reliability for determining race outcomes.
Complementing these new cameras will be a number of large 4K ultra high-definition screens, utilised to evaluate results with exceptional clarity, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Graham Reid, HRI’s Technical Operations Supervisor, said: “These new cameras have incredible capabilities, with even greater sensitivity in lower daylight and unbelievable high speed.
“With 40,000 frames per second and a pixel density exceeding 5,000 pixels, no detail will be missed. The cameras deliver sharper, clearer images with the highest possible time differentiations. The new equipment reflects our dedication to delivering the best possible experience for our audience.”
The roll-out of 12 state-of-the-art photo finish cameras will begin at next week’s Punchestown Festival and provide unmatched precision and reliability for determining race outcomes.
Complementing these new cameras will be a number of large 4K ultra high-definition screens, utilised to evaluate results with exceptional clarity, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Graham Reid, HRI’s Technical Operations Supervisor, said: “These new cameras have incredible capabilities, with even greater sensitivity in lower daylight and unbelievable high speed.
“With 40,000 frames per second and a pixel density exceeding 5,000 pixels, no detail will be missed. The cameras deliver sharper, clearer images with the highest possible time differentiations. The new equipment reflects our dedication to delivering the best possible experience for our audience.”
These new cameras have incredible capabilities, with even greater sensitivity in lower daylight and unbelievable high speed.
