About
The Racing API offers a robust, scalable interface to one of the most comprehensive horse racing databases available, tracking over 500,000 results across four major regions: the UK, Ireland, Australia, and North America. Built for developers, data scientists, and AI practitioners, it delivers live racecards, historical results, jockey and trainer statistics, owner performance, race classifications, and bookmaker odds through a fast columnar database architecture. Analysis endpoints perform complex statistical calculations in real time, making it easy to build predictive models, betting strategies, and racing dashboards without needing to manage your own data infrastructure. A standout feature is the remote MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, which allows large language models like Claude and ChatGPT to be turned into horse racing experts by connecting them directly to live data and analytical functionality. Common use cases include building horse racing websites and applications, performing academic or professional statistical research, integrating racing data into ML and LLM pipelines, and developing automated trading or tipping systems. The API enforces a default rate limit of 5 requests per second, with documentation and code examples provided for quick onboarding. It is strictly prohibited for use by betting operators and sportsbooks, keeping the platform focused on enthusiasts, developers, and small companies.
Key Features
- 500,000+ Race Results Database: Access a continually updated database of over half a million horse racing results across the UK, Ireland, Australia, and North America.
- Real-Time Analysis Endpoints: Run complex statistical calculations in real time using a high-performance columnar database, covering jockey, trainer, owner, and race-class performance metrics.
- MCP Server for AI & LLM Integration: A remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets you plug LLMs like Claude and ChatGPT directly into live racing data, turning them into horse racing expert agents.
- Live Racecards & Bookmaker Odds: Retrieve up-to-date racecards and bookmaker odds to power betting models, tipster tools, and race-day applications.
- Broad Regional Coverage: Full data coverage for UK, Ireland, Australian, and North American horse racing, with structured identifiers for horses, jockeys, trainers, and owners.
Use Cases
- Building horse racing websites, tipster tools, or race-day apps powered by live racecards and odds
- Connecting LLMs and AI agents to real-time horse racing data via the MCP server for intelligent predictions and insights
- Performing statistical research on jockey, trainer, and owner performance trends across global racing markets
- Developing machine learning models and automated betting strategies using historical results and race metadata
- Creating data journalism or analytics dashboards for horse racing publications and media outlets
Pros
- Comprehensive & Structured Data: Highly structured JSON responses with unique IDs for all entities make it easy to build analytics pipelines and relational data models.
- Native AI & LLM Support: The built-in MCP server enables seamless integration with modern AI tools, making it one of the few racing APIs purpose-built for the AI agent ecosystem.
- Developer-Friendly Onboarding: Detailed documentation, code examples, and dashboard-based API key management reduce time-to-first-request significantly.
Cons
- Rate Limited by Default: The default cap of 5 requests per second may constrain high-throughput applications, requiring users to export data to their own database for large-scale use.
- Not Suitable for Betting Operators: Sportsbooks and betting operators are explicitly prohibited from using the API, limiting its audience to enthusiasts and small developers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can The Racing API be used for?
It is designed for developing horse racing applications and websites, performing statistical analysis and research, integrating racing data into ML/LLM/AI agent pipelines, and building betting models or automated trading programs.
Which regions does the API cover?
The Racing API provides full data coverage for the UK, Ireland, Australia, and North America (USA & Canada).
How do I get API keys?
Once subscribed to a plan, you can log in to your dashboard using your registered email address and find your API keys in the 'My Account' tab.
Are there request rate limits?
Yes, requests are rate-limited to 5 per second by default. Some endpoints may have different limits, all documented in the API reference. For high-throughput needs, exporting data to your own database is recommended.
Can I use The Racing API with AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. The Racing API provides a remote MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects LLMs and AI agents directly to live racing data and analysis functionality, effectively making them horse racing domain experts.
