All new horses can be purchased from the sales ring.

Their abilities are randomly generated but owners may choose the sex, color and name of their horse.
 
 

Stakes races are scheduled two weeks in advance whereas sponsored races are scheduled for the full season.
 

Owners can buy either colts (males) or fillies (females) from the Sales Ring.

Fillies receive a standardized sex allowance when competing against colts in non-handicapped races.

Age and sex are not considered in handicap races.

Your personal colors and crest worn by the jockey representing your stable in any race. 
The cap color designates starting-stall position; eg yellow represents first draw, red represents second draw, etc.
 

A turf course with significant moisture.

A horse best suited to race over short distances.

All races are defined as stakes races (excl: Challenge races).
Stakes races require nominations; cheaper fees for Grade2 but higher fees for Qualifiers.

Challenge races are by invitation only.

Partitioned stalls to confine horses prior to a race. The front gates openen simultaneously when the race begins.
 

A horse best suited to long distance races.

The once-off payment of the supplementary fee is the first step towards participating in a challenge race. Owners have the option of paying a cheaper upfront supplementary fee in the sales ring or a late supplementary fee prior to any qualifying stakes race.