Engagement Overview
Our client, a premier data and systems provider for the Australian Harness Racing industry, partnered with us to augment technology capabilities and accelerate modernization. What began as a lean engagement to enhance legacy racing systems evolved has grown into a large-scale initiative. TO THE NEW replace paper-based processes, build microservices, and introduce real-time data experiences for stewards, trainers, and operational staff.
From early enhancements in modules like Judges Assistance and Ontrack to end-to-end development of new features like Parade Ring and Silks API, we’ve been a strategic technology partner driving continuous innovation and scalability. Through this engagement, TO THE NEW has enabled the client to deliver refined, technologically superior solutions to their stakeholders, ensuring efficiency today while laying a strong foundation for innovation in the future.
Our Client
They manage core systems such as race entry, steward portals, and APIs that power the national racing landscape. By modernizing and managing the digital backbone of the sport, the organization ensures seamless operations, accurate data, and enhanced experiences across the racing ecosystem.

Our Solutions
Delivered a modern, cloud-native platform by digitizing key workflows and enhancing scalability, performance, and security across core racing operations.
- Replaced manual paper forms with digital workflows for swabbing, microchipping, and vet inspections
- Created a centralized Steward Portal covering drug testing, DNA validation, and horse ID
- Developed commercial APIs providing horse performance and analytics data to subscribers
- Introduced caching with Redis for faster performance
- Built an end-to-end AWS deployment architecture and implemented CI/CD pipelines
- Ensured seamless collaboration across modules, includingHarnessWeb, Ontrack, Harvey, and Judges Assistance
Business Outcomes
Enabled faster operations, improved user experience, and laid a strong foundation for future innovation through automation and digital transformation.
10 seconds of backend processing time achieved, reducing from 30 minutes
Faster access to race data, performance stats, and medical records
Enhanced data integrity and availability for real-time decision-making
Future-ready platform for additional features and state-level expansion
Reduced operating costs through automation and cloud optimization
Complete digitization of critical manual workflows
Tech Stack
- FrontEnd
- Backend
- Cloud Platform