Thoroughbred Racing ManagerPlay freeFirst-race example: Your horse prefers Dirt and 1,600m. Look for an eligible Maiden near those conditions, check the fee and Energy, choose a rider and start with Balanced tactics. Afterward, use the replay to see how the horse handled the distance.
Start with surface and distance
Start with the horse's surface and distance preferences. A Turf sprinter and a Dirt router can have similar ratings but need different races.
Only consider a less suitable race once you've checked the available alternatives and the entry cost.
Check eligibility and the entry window
On the Race Calendar, open the race and check class, required Energy, health, and the entry window. If the horse can't enter, the entry screen identifies the restriction.
- Too young, retired, or otherwise not eligible.
- Entries are not open yet or registration has closed.
- The horse does not meet the class or series rule.
- The horse already has a race or daily action on that day.
- The horse is injured or does not have enough Energy.
- The stable cannot cover the entry fee.
Which type of race is it?
Season Races run during the first 28 racing days of each monthly season. These are the official starts that can affect purses, Energy, and season standings.
Local Races are scheduled offseason events without the standard season purse, points, Energy cost, or season-race daily slot.
Practice is the instant solo test on the Training page. Use it when you want to try a setup and watch a replay without making an official start.
Use race prep after you pick the race
After choosing a target, plan prep around its demands: Gate Work for Acceleration, Pace Work for Speed and Endurance, Turn Schooling for Handling, Mental Focus for Mind, Surface Prep for the surface, or Distance Prep for longer trips.
Pick a jockey
The local rider costs nothing. Hired jockeys have specialties and limited contract uses. Check the selected jockey on the entry summary before confirming.
Pick a tactic
| Tactic | What it asks the horse to do | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Hold more back for later. | May give away position early. |
| Balanced | Run a middle-of-the-road race. | No big early or late push. |
| Aggressive | Go forward earlier. | Asks more of the horse early. |
A tactic changes the approach; it cannot override a poor race fit or guarantee a finish.
Read the deadlines
The entry summary lists the fee, Energy impact, jockey, bonuses, registration close, withdrawal deadline, and race lock. Those are separate deadlines; review each before confirming.
Official race entries open seven Eastern calendar days before the race.
Use the replay as feedback
In the replay, note the early position, where the horse moved, and how it finished. Compare that run with the selected tactic, surface, distance, and starting Energy.
Judge changes across comparable races rather than making a decision from a single finish.
Watch the replay on desktop or mobile
Use the camera and zoom controls to follow the runners more closely. Race results and the running order help you understand where your horse gained or lost ground. The official finish determines the result; a replay is a way to study it, not a way to change it.
From results, open a horse or stable profile to see recent form and racing history. Recent finishes are shown newest first.
Series and season planning
The Game Calendar shows major series and game events alongside the Race Calendar. If you are aiming at a named series or a later-season target, work backward from that date instead of training at random.
For the bigger season picture, read the Seasons, Standings & Legacy guide.