Not only is it 2022 Melbourne Cup week, it’s also infamous Dashboard Week at The Data School Down Under. With that being the case, it wasn’t a shock to be given a Melbourne Cup dataset containing the results from recent races.
Since everyone is in a party mood, it seemed like the perfect time to do something a little different to a traditional dashboard and have some fun!
The Time Machine
In my short time living in Oz, I’ve noticed how excited every gets for “The Race That Stops the Nation”. Given I missed the excitement of the past Melbourne Cups, I decided to create a “time machine”. Yes, you read that right! This viz is designed to take me (or you) back to the exciting races over the last decade.
Once a year has been chosen, I can check out the horses on the left hand side. I can hover over the horse/stake see key details, including the trainer, jockey, weight, and starting odds.
Once I’ve picked a winner* (*probably not a winner, let’s be honest!), I’m ready to go.
How To Play
To set up a bet:
- Add your name
- Select a horse from the drop down
- Confirm your selection by clicking the coloured circle
- Add your stake
When you’re ready to go, start the race by using the play button in the “Race Checkpoint” tool.
There space for three bets, so grab a couple of mates, and re-live a past Melbourne Cup!
Good luck!