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Project Title: UK & Irish Horse Racing Historical Data Collection –from 1st January 2025 till the 18th August 2026 from At-the-races WebsiteI am looking for an experienced freelancer to collect 12 months of historical horse-racing results and performance data for a horse-racing analysis application I am developing. We already have a working system and browser-extension workflow for collecting current daily data. I now need someone to work backwards through approximately 12 months of historical racing and collect the same information consistently for every available race. Racing required • UK Flat racing • UK National Hunt / Jumps racing • Irish Flat racing • Irish National Hunt / Jumps racing For each race/meeting I need all available information from the results and performance pages, including: Full race result Date Course Race time Race name Distance Going Class where available Horse Finishing position Winner Starting price / SP Non-runners F / UR / PU / RO / SU / etc. accurately identified Jockey Trainer Race winning time where available Sectional Times The actual individual sectional times for each horse All available sectional splits Overall/finishing time These must be collected as the actual times, not estimated from MPH. Sectional Tools / Speed Data Average sectional MPH Best/fastest sectional MPH Top speed MPH Final speed MPH Finish percentage / finishing-speed information where available Any other speed/efficiency measurements supplied on the page Pace Analysis All available pace information Running/pace style Leader/front-running information where available Prominent / midfield / held-up / rear information where available Race pace assessment Stride Data Stride length Stride frequency Any other available stride measurements Jumps Data – National Hunt only Jumping performance data Jump loss / speed lost at obstacles Jump fluency Jump consistency Any available individual obstacle/jump measurements IMPORTANT: These are separate datasets. I do not want someone to combine or estimate missing information. For example, Sectional Times and Sectional Tools are different pages/data sources and both must be captured when available. The data is required for an adaptive-learning horse-racing database, so accuracy and consistency are much more important than speed. We will use the historical information to establish benchmarks by: Course × Distance × Going × Race Type × Winning Time × Sectional Performance × MPH × Pace × Stride × Jumping Performance. Eventually this will allow us to compare today's runners against historical performances under equivalent racing conditions. File/data format I will provide examples of the files/data we currently collect and explain our existing browser-extension workflow. The successful freelancer will be expected to reproduce the same structure for the historical data so that it can be imported into our existing Greyfriars Horseracing Ratings Pro application. Where appropriate I also want the original source JPEG/screenshot or captured source evidence retained, so individual records can be checked if necessary. Quality-control requirements The freelancer must correctly distinguish completed runners from: NR = Non Runner F = Fell UR = Unseated Rider PU = Pulled Up RO = Ran Out SU = Slipped Up WD = Withdrawn These horses must not accidentally be treated as winners, fastest horses or top-performing horses because of missing/zero data. Abandoned races should be clearly recorded as ABANDONED, not as missing results. Before awarding the full project I want the freelancer to complete a small paid test first. I will supply one UK Flat meeting and one UK Jumps meeting/date. Please collect the complete information for those meetings using the required format. I will import the test files into my application and check: Results → Sectional Times → Sectional Tools → Pace → MPH → Stride → Jumps If everything imports correctly and matches the source information, I will award the full 12-month project. Please do not apply simply saying you can do web scraping. In your proposal please explain: Your experience collecting structured sports or horse-racing data. Whether you understand UK and Irish horse-racing terminology. Whether you can work with browser extensions / Chrome developer tools if required. Whether you can provide structured JSON/CSV/data files rather than only spreadsheets. How you would quality-check approximately 12 months of racing. How you would handle missing data, non-runners, fallers, unseated riders and abandoned races. Your proposed price for the initial test and then the complete 12-month project. Do not quote for the entire project unless you are prepared to complete the test first.
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Hello there, I am experienced in web scraping and building scripts or a Windows desktop application using Python. I am also experienced in large data scraping from a given website, bypassing IP, Captcha, and anti-bot or cloud flair protection. Please message me to discuss this project in detail. Best Regards Enamul
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With my extensive background in data analysis, web scraping, and data management as well as proficiency in MS Excel and other analytical tools, I am the ideal candidate for your UK & Irish Racing Data Collection project. I understand the high stakes of this task and the critical need for accurate and consistent data collection which aligns perfectly with my meticulous nature and attention to detail. Moreover, my capacity to undertake complex tasks showcases that I can handle the multiple layers of data your project demands. I have a keen interest in horse racing and a solid understanding of its various dimensions. Born out of this passion, I have built not only upon a breadth of knowledge but also upon an ability to develop both macro- and micro-level insights. Hence, your adaptive-learning horse-racing database will be in good hands with me. My prior experience of handling similar projects gives me a sharp edge over other applicants. I know how crucial it is to conform to provided formats strictly; I have successfully implemented such structures
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Greetings! I’m an expert in web research, structured data collection and historical datasets, with 9+ years of experience handling large, accuracy-focused projects. Here’s how I can help: • Collect UK & Irish horse racing data from 1 Jan 2025–18 Aug 2026 • Extract and structure the required At The Races records • Validate dates, race details and entries for accuracy • Organize the final dataset in clean Excel/CSV format • Provide quality checks and flag any missing or inconsistent records Could you confirm which racing fields you need? Do you have a preferred Excel/CSV structure?
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Hi, I can handle the paid test first and, if it passes your application checks, proceed with the full historical collection. I’m comfortable working with UK/Irish Flat and National Hunt terminology, Chrome DevTools/browser workflows, and structured CSV/JSON data. I’ll keep Results, Sectional Times, Sectional Tools, Pace, Speed/MPH, Stride and Jumps as separate datasets and will not estimate missing values. NR, F, UR, PU, RO, SU, WD and abandoned races will be explicitly classified and excluded from inappropriate performance calculations. For QC, I’ll cross-check extracted records against the source pages and retain source evidence where required. I’m happy to start with one UK Flat + one UK Jumps meeting as the paid test; after you confirm the import/results accuracy, we can agree the full-project price based on the test workload.
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Hi, I’m an experienced data research specialist with strong skills in web research, structured data collection, Excel, CSV, and JSON. I understand UK and Irish horse-racing terminology and can accurately collect results, sectional times, speed, pace, stride, and jumping data from At-the-Races. I will carefully distinguish NR, F, UR, PU, RO, SU, WD, and abandoned races, without estimating missing information. I can also work with Chrome Developer Tools and browser-extension workflows. I’m happy to complete the paid test first and match your existing data structure exactly. I focus on accuracy, consistency, and thorough quality control. Best regards, MD
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Hi there, I understand you need historical UK and Irish Flat and National Hunt racing data collected from At The Races and reproduced in the exact structure your Greyfriars Horseracing Ratings Pro application already uses. The key requirement is not simply scraping results, but accurately separating Results, Sectional Times, Sectional Tools, Pace, Speed, Stride and Jumps datasets without estimating or merging unavailable values. My approach is to first replicate your existing browser-extension workflow and map each required data source and field. I’ll then automate the historical collection with Python/Playwright where appropriate, preserving actual sectional times, MPH, pace, stride and jumping measurements exactly as provided. I’ll retain source evidence where required and structure JSON/CSV outputs for direct application import. For quality control, I’ll explicitly validate NR, F, UR, PU, RO, SU and WD statuses, prevent incomplete runners from contaminating performance benchmarks, identify abandoned races separately, and run record-level checks across Results → Sectionals → Tools → Pace → MPH → Stride → Jumps before delivery. Can you provide the existing browser-extension output/files and the exact two test meetings so I can reproduce your current schema precisely rather than designing a new format? I’m ready to start immediately. Warm Regards, Aneesa
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Hi, I can do this project right now with 100% accuracy. Please send me more details. Thank you
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As an experienced freelancer with a deep proficiency in data analysis, entry and web scraping, I am exceptionally well-suited to meet your needs. For over 5 years, I have honed my skills in collecting and organizing race-related data down to the finest details - exactly what your project calls for. My grasp of the intricacies of data collection, including understanding your need for separate racing sets and avoiding any accidental grouping or exclusion of data leads me to confident deliverance. Quality control is not just a priority to me; it is an obsession. I comprehend how crucial it is for your project to maintain an unfaltering accuracy as variations in the minutest details can impact the overall sweeping database. Moreover, with my eagle-eyed approach and proficiency with Excel, you can be certain that the imported historical data will align precisely with the source information. I must also emphasize on harnessing technology and innovative workflow strategies – strengths I've built up through completing similar projects like this one. As a meticulous professional, I'm well aware of the work that entails behind building and maintaining adaptive-learning databases. My promise is dedicated and quality workmanship that aligns specifically with your existing Greyfriars Horseracing Ratings Pro application."
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Dear client, I can do this job of UK & Irish Racing Data Collection accurately as per your requirements and available to start immediately. Thanks!
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Hello Sir, I can handle the historical UK and Irish horse-racing data collection project with the level of structure and quality control required for your Greyfriars Horseracing Ratings Pro application. I understand that this is not simply a results-scraping project—the historical dataset needs to reproduce your existing data structure and keep separate datasets such as Sectional Times, Sectional Tools, Pace, MPH, Stride, and Jumps exactly as supplied by the source. ✅ Why Me? ✔ Extensive experience in web research, structured data extraction, sports-data collection, Excel/CSV processing, and large-scale database preparation ✔ Strong experience with Python-assisted web extraction, data cleaning, normalization, validation, and structured dataset creation ✔ Comfortable working with browser-based workflows, Chrome Developer Tools, browser extensions, and inspecting page-level data when required ✔ Able to produce structured CSV/JSON datasets as well as Excel files for direct application import ✔ Comfortable researching and working with UK/Ireland racing terminology including Flat, National Hunt, SP, NR, F, UR, PU, RO, SU, WD, going, pace, sectional and jumping data ✔ Strong QA approach for preventing duplicate, incomplete, incorrectly mapped, or incorrectly classified records ✔ 500+ projects completed | 5.0-star rating I completely agree with your approach of requiring a test first. I'm available to start with the paid test. Best regards, Ayan
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Dear hiring manager,, Fully understand your requirements & understood what you require. I can do this project with 100% accuracy right now.i want to send you sample tamlate because your satisfaction is my pride. I am the best freelancer for your job. Choose me and I will deliver within right time.i can get this done for you. Thank you M A Kayem Hussain
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Hello I have experience collecting structured sports data and can accurately handle UK/Irish racing terminology, sectional, pace, speed, stride, and jumps data. I can work with Chrome developer tools/browser extensions and deliver clean JSON/CSV data, while carefully handling missing data, NRs, F/UR/PU/RO/SU and abandoned races. I’m happy to complete the paid test first and, if approved, collect and quality-check the full historical dataset consistently. Regards Muhammad
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Hello, I have completed similar historical sports/racing data collection projects involving structured results, performance metrics, and large datasets, and I can show you examples of my previous work. I understand the importance of keeping Results, Sectional Times, Sectional Tools, Pace, MPH, Stride, and Jump data as separate datasets, without estimating or filling missing values incorrectly. I can work with your existing browser-extension/Chrome workflow and deliver clean JSON/CSV data compatible with your Greyfriars Horseracing Ratings Pro application. I’ll also carefully handle NR, F, UR, PU, RO, SU, WD, abandoned races, and missing fields. For quality control, I would first complete your paid UK Flat + UK Jumps test, validate the output against the source, and make sure it imports correctly before proceeding with the full historical dataset. I have done similar work before and can show you relevant samples so you can assess the quality before awarding the full project. Best regards
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Hi, I’ve read the full brief and understand the importance of accurately collecting **UK & Irish historical racing data from At The Races**, including Results, Sectional Times, Sectional Tools, Pace, Speed/MPH, Stride, and Jumps data. I can follow your existing structure, handle NR/F/UR/PU/RO/SU/WD and abandoned races correctly, and never estimate missing values. I’m happy to complete the **paid test first** (one UK Flat + one UK Jumps meeting) and provide structured CSV/JSON data with source evidence where required. Please send the test meetings and your existing data format so I can begin.
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Hey! We are a team of 62 professionals specializing in web scraping and data collection with 9+ years of experience handling large historical datasets accurately and consistently. We can collect the required UK and Irish horse racing data from At The Races across your specified date range. Here’s how we can help: * Collect historical UK and Irish race data accurately * Extract racecards, runners, results, and relevant statistics * Organize collected data into a clean structured dataset * Validate records and remove duplicates or missing entries Could you clarify which specific fields you need from each race, and your preferred delivery format?
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I can collect and structure UK/Irish racing history with accurate results, sectional times, pace, speed, stride and jumping data, while preserving source evidence and correctly handling NR/F/UR/PU/RO/SU and abandoned races. I’m comfortable with browser-based data workflows and can first complete your paid Flat + Jumps test in JSON/CSV format for import validation.
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Hi there, I got that you need historical UK and Irish Flat/Jumps racing data from 1 January 2025 to 18 August 2026, preserving separate sectional, speed, pace, stride, and jumping datasets with exact source values. This is what I can help you with, let's chat. My approach is to use Python for structured extraction and validation, while following your existing Chrome/browser-extension workflow and At The Races page structure. I’ll reproduce your import schema across Results, Sectional Times, Sectional Tools, Pace, MPH, Stride, and Jumps without estimating missing values. Each record will retain source evidence where required, while validation rules explicitly distinguish NR, F, UR, PU, RO, SU, WD and abandoned races. I’ll first complete your paid UK Flat and UK Jumps test, validate the imports, then scale the proven process across the historical period. As final deliverables you will receive the paid test data, followed by structured CSV/JSON files matching your existing Greyfriars Horseracing Ratings Pro format, complete historical race and runner data, source evidence where required, missing-data handling, QC checks, and import-ready datasets. Please share the two test meetings, your existing sample files, and required pricing for the test. Regards, Imran S.
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Hello, I can complete the paid test first and reproduce your existing Greyfriars data structure accurately across Results, Sectionals, Pace, MPH, Stride, and Jumps using browser-extension/DevTools workflows and structured JSON/CSV outputs. I’ll apply strict QC for NR/F/UR/PU/RO/SU/WD and ABANDONED races, preserve missing values without estimation, and retain source evidence where required; after reviewing your sample format, I can quote the test and full historical collection accurately.
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Greetings, I've read through your project details, and it looks like you're looking for someone to collect historical data on UK and Irish horse racing from the At-the-Races website, specifically from January 1, 2025, to August 18, 2026. I can help with this by utilizing web scraping techniques to gather the necessary data efficiently. My approach would involve setting up automated scripts to ensure accurate and thorough data collection, followed by organizing it neatly in Excel for easy analysis. With my experience in data entry, web scraping, and data management, I can ensure that the information is collected systematically and is easy to navigate. Additionally, I’m familiar with handling large datasets, so you can expect a smooth process from start to finish. Best regards, Muhammad Arshman
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Hi there, I am A.R.M. MASUD, as an experienced Data Scientist specializing in web scraping and proficient in artificial intelligence, I am confident that I can swiftly and accurately extract all the necessary information from your webpage. I've mastered efficient techniques to overcome such challenges, ensuring accurate and comprehensive extraction. My deep familiarity with Python tools, including Beautiful Soup, Scrapy, and Selenium, enables me to adeptly navigate various types of webpages and streamline data collection processes. With scrupulous attention to detail, I will ensure every product's name, part number, and nuanced description will be meticulously extracted and organized into a coherent Excel/CSV file. My versatility with pandas and NumPy and strong SQL skills will allow me to manage such a task effectively. Please contact us for any further clarifications or modifications to the proposal. Thanks A.R.M MASUD
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