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Track conditions

track_conditions
Read-onlyIdempotent

Track rating, rail, weather and every logged change for a meeting day (defaults to today). Costs 1 credit. Every plan.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "track_conditions"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dateNoMeeting day, YYYY-MM-DD, Australian Eastern time.
venueNoVenue name as the feeds spell it, case-insensitive, e.g. Randwick or Sandown Hillside.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataYesThe API response, with links and empty fields removed.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already cover read-only, idempotent, open-world, and non-destructive behavior. The description adds useful operational context beyond annotations by stating the 1-credit cost and plan availability, though it does not detail auth or rate-limit behavior.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three short, front-loaded fragments communicate scope, default behavior, cost, and availability with no wasted text. The key constraints are visible immediately.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With an output schema, rich annotations, and full schema description coverage, the description is complete enough for an optional-parameter read tool. It covers scope, default date, credit cost, and plan availability.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already explains both date and venue. The description adds meaning beyond the schema by noting that the meeting day defaults to today, while venue semantics are left to the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific data set: track rating, rail, weather, and logged changes for a meeting day. It is clear what the tool returns, but it does not explicitly distinguish itself from sibling racing-data tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Usage is implied for retrieving meeting-day track conditions, and the default-to-today behavior is useful context. However, there is no explicit when-not guidance or named alternative among the racing sibling tools.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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