How Does a Horse Racing Photo Finish Work?

Betsy Basics: How does a photo finish really work?

Matt Welsh

Matt Welsh is the founder of Betsy and one of Australia’s most respected form analysts. A former executive at Racing.com and Racing Victoria, Matt has built a reputation for market-leading analysis, clear communication, and a deep understanding of both racing and wagering. With Betsy, he has assembled a team of trusted, high-quality form analysts dedicated to delivering expert analysis that will arm Betsy punters for a winning day at the races.

Who decides the winner when there’s barely a whisker in it? Racing Victoria judge Paul Egan and photo finish operator Darren Allsop take us inside the judges’ tower to explain how race results are determined, margins measured and why dead heats still happen.