Ask RaceMetrics: Query the Database in Plain English
Ask RaceMetrics lets you search the entire Proform Racing database using everyday language. Type a question, and an AI engine translates it into a database query and returns results instantly. No SQL knowledge required.
How to Access Ask RaceMetrics
Click Ask in the navigation bar to open the query interface.
Three Ways to Query
- Type a question: Ask anything in natural language. Example: "Top 10 trainers by strike rate at Cheltenham this year"
- Query Recipes: Choose from 10 pre-built recipe types below the input box to construct a precise query without typing
- Voice input: Click the microphone icon to dictate your question (Chrome and Edge browsers only)
Smart Tools to Improve Your Queries
The Keyword Guide shows every word the system recognises. Click any keyword to insert it directly into your query. Categories include Time Periods, Race Types, Going, and more.
Type / in the input box to access slash commands. These provide instant reference information without running a full query:
- /help — Quick usage guide
- /fields — Browse all queryable data fields
- /groupby — See all ways to group and present results
- /filters — View all filter keywords the AI understands
- /examples — Clickable example queries
- /tips — Tips for writing better queries
- /history — Open your query history
What You Can Query
Ask RaceMetrics covers trainers, jockeys, and horses (strike rates, records, P/L, trends); sires, dams, and damsires (progeny statistics, going preferences); courses and festivals; Proform power ratings; speed figures; pace data; RaceMetrics Ratings; and market data including starting prices and Betfair SP.
