text: HORSE RACING SOLUTIONS
  From post to finish, SMT's real time statistical coverage and visual enhancements appeal to avid fans and casual viewers alike.
  SMT's virtual graphics for horse races enrich the viewing experience with start, distance-to-finish and finish markers and virtual sponsor content. Our software helps ramp up the excitement for viewers with easy-to-see markers that punctuate the dramatic final stretch of the minutes-long races. Our markers are inserted along the track surface via our SMART® System, alerting viewers when horses are at the 300-yard, 200-yard, 100 yard and the finish line.
  Virtual Finish Markers
  Historical Finish Markers Comparisons
  Virtual Advertising, Studio Sets and Partial Sets
  SMT's statistics platform absorbs various data feeds to supply live and historical data and other race-day information to touchscreens and surface tablets for Commentator Information Systems.
  The Data Matrix® Switchboard (DMX) is SMT's Intelligence Engine, absorbing, collating and synchronizing live data feeds into SMT's proprietary horse racing database. The DMX provides up to 16 separate channels for integrating data and time-code synchronized data into a mix of on- and off-air graphics displays both in real-time and replay modes, enhancing broadcasters' live race presentation and pre- and post-race analysis. SMT absorbs the tele-timer and tote provider feeds to display split/finish times and up-to-the-second odds on multiple graphic systems and talent-operated displays. These displays also feature real-time advanced wagering countdowns and minutes-to-post
  Data Matrix Switchboard
  SMT's live data and graphics interface software allows broadcasters to synchronize statistical information with a multitude of graphics devices in real-time. Our ticker system produces an on-air display of real-time odds and bet payouts using live data. The ticker also curates and visually displays social media feeds from viewers, broadcast team members, jockeys and more.
  Live Leaderboard System
  Trackmap with Real-time Splits
  SMT's Live Leaderboard System highlights the running order of the top six horses using positional data updated 30 times per second per horse.
  Real-time running order with odds/MPH/distance
  ISO Track allows broadcasters and analysts to identify, point to and visually track two horses live and in replay with pointer graphics that can be integrated with real-time data, such speed, current standing and distance from finish line. SMT's Track Map System produces an on-screen graphic that gives viewers a sense of the lead horse's real-time position and split times.
  SMT's Betting and Social Media GOTO Boards are used by commentators to provide viewers with real-time odd, bet payouts and posts on Facebook and Twitter that give followers an inside look at some of the fashion trends and celebrity sightings at Churchill Downs and other venues.
  SMT's Video Production Services team is comprised of Emmy-winning broadcast specialists who use a producer's eye to help clients produce engaging and compelling content for their distinctive audiences. SMT uses ENG camera work, video editing and distribution to capture special events for races, including athlete interviews, client testimonials, performances and promotional materials used for opening and closing ceremonies for broadcast and on-site video boards.
  SMT's on-site operations teams are highly skilled at working side-by-side with production crews to provide SMT's course-wide or broadcast solutions. SMT's expert remote technical teams understand the expectations of producers and directors and the challenges that come with working in a live TV environment. Whether working in studios, remote trucks or in-venue, our teams work well under pressure and maintain self-composure and integrity, easily adapting to changes that are inherent in live productions. With next-generation technology and deep-seated expertise, our teams provide remote installation, on-site camera training, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure the highest production value possible.
  With SMT's commentator support, on-air talent is instructed on how best to use our off-camera information systems to deliver expert analysis in-race, during replays or postrace. Our talent prompter systems offer an array of current and historical data, statistical and real-time information, providing on-air talent with an in-depth look into the race strategy each runner is implementing.