We are happy to announce some additional enhancements to look forward to in the New Season starting 1 December.
Maiden Invasion
1 December = New Season = New Horses = Maiden Invasion
You’ve acquired your horses in the Yearling Sale, worked out their race preferences and prepared them for day one of the new season, great!
Now you need to get ready for the inaugural Maiden Invasion! The race programmer has gone bezerk and has scheduled a barrage of additional maiden races for your juvenile horses (0 time winners) from day one of the new season. Maidens will be able to race across all distances daily!
Break that Maiden!
Removal of Once Per Day Racing Restriction
Your horses are so hot to trot that you could run them left, right, centre and down into the ground. Who are we to cramp your style?
From 1 December, race your horse daily in as many races as are scheduled (UNLIMITED). Just think, your horse begins its day as a Maiden, qualifies by lunchtime and cleans up in the WFA before dinner.
This means:
• You can break that Maiden on day one.
• You can enjoy fuller fields through more participation.
• You can race more often; the more you race the more you earn, the more your horse is worth.
Extended Training
A horse is only as good as its trainer, and a trainer is only as good as his training. You should be training your horses better, faster, harder and more frequently. Why only train them three times a day when you could train them nine times a day? You’ll have every distance covered and you’ll probably never need vitamins again.
This means:
• You will never have an off day with a stable of horses always being racing fit.
• Your friend’s horses can always come out to play, no excuses, no empty fields.
• You can cycle your horse more regularly and be more accurate in working out its preferences.
• You can really benefit from Unlimited Racing every day.
• You can get your horse’s time trials ready for Auction a lot quicker.
You like – We like. Damn we’re excited for the coming season!
Note:
We would like to advise members that despite the initial mixed feelings regarding this announcement, we believe there is merit in introducing these new enhancements.
As always we are open to members’ thoughts and suggestions on the subject.
We will leave the post open for debate and will correspond with members on their questions and concerns in a daily update.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
GRADE 3 NEXT SEASON
GRADE 3 NEXT SEASON
We are happy to announce an exciting and significant enhancement for the beginning of next Season, being the introduction of Grade 3.
Grade 3 has been one of the most important enhancements requested by members, so we are excited that we can now deliver it.
Most importantly we believe that growing the population of new players is essential if we are to grow the base of the game. A constant flow of new players into the game is necessary to grow field sizes and sponsorship opportunities for the benefit of all players.
Grade 3 will be structured so as to promote Graded racing. Grade 3 will once again profile Graded racing directly from registration and should drive a lot more racing activity through to Grade 2 and Grade1.
As recommended by many members, Grade 3 will offer less racing variety than Grade 1 and Grade 2. Horses will run over just 4 distances and on 2 tracks. The race categories will also be limited to Maidens, Novices, C, B and A Divisions. In so doing we aim to keep it simple for newer stables to understand. Stables will be able to run frequently at this level providing maximum entertainment. Over the next season you will also see improvements in the way the site helps Newbies and encourages more racing activity.
The Mechanics of Grade 3…
· All Grade 1 horses remain unaffected. The Grade 2 horse population will be split into two, Grade 2 and Grade 3, at the Class D mark.
· Grade 2 Class D’s become Grade 3’s from the start of the new season i.e. 1 December 2009.
· The introduction of Grade 3 will NOT result in any changes to the sales ring.
· Grade 3 offers 4 distances only, i.e. a Sprint (1200), Classic (1600), Classic (2200) and Stayer (2850).
· 2 tracks only – Races will cover the variety of goings on 1 turf track and 1 dirt track.
· There are 5 Grade 3 race Categories i.e. Maiden (0 Wins) $0.50 entry, Novice (0-2 Wins) $0.50 entry, C Division (2-4 Wins) $1 entry, B Division (4-7 Wins) $1 entry, A Division (7+ Wins) $2 entry.
· Training of Grade 3 horses will follow the Grade 3 racing format, i.e. three distances and two race tracks.
· The 500 runs awards do apply to Grade 3 amounting to $0.07/race. The 50 Wins award does not apply.
· Stabling fee rebates apply in the same way they do to other Grades at $0.50/race.
How does this affect you as a current Grade 2 Class D owner?
· Overall we envisage many more races and much larger fields in Grade 3 races. It is also expected that far less time and energy will be taken for you to find suitable races to take part in – Essentially greater reward and entertainment value.
· Your Rated Racing structure in Class D’s will follow the Grade 3 format i.e. four distances and two race tracks. This should amount to greater fields and more frequent races that suit.
The Plus’s to Grade 3…
· Grade 3 is a far simpler and easier format to understand and provides a base from which to advance to the more competitive Grades.
· Grade 3 provides a natural progression through the Game for a new player starting up his or her stable.
· Everyday Fun racing with Free and cheap races allowing novices to readily get involved and participate while simultaneously developing their Game skills and knowledge.
Further to Grade 3, we have done a lot over recent months to enhance the games systems to cope with increased volumes and more enhanced game features. New game features can now be introduced on a more regular basis. We also endeavour to communicate future game plans with members in advance and do encourage feedback from all members to improve the game for all.
Next season is certainly going to be very entertaining with a whole lot more racing opportunities. We are very excited about the coming racing seasons and hope that all members will share this excitement with us! Racing is what it is all about and we aim to deliver. We will amalgamate all member sentiments and questions in this respect on this forum thread and then update the community accordingly, once a day.
We are happy to announce an exciting and significant enhancement for the beginning of next Season, being the introduction of Grade 3.
Grade 3 has been one of the most important enhancements requested by members, so we are excited that we can now deliver it.
Most importantly we believe that growing the population of new players is essential if we are to grow the base of the game. A constant flow of new players into the game is necessary to grow field sizes and sponsorship opportunities for the benefit of all players.
Grade 3 will be structured so as to promote Graded racing. Grade 3 will once again profile Graded racing directly from registration and should drive a lot more racing activity through to Grade 2 and Grade1.
As recommended by many members, Grade 3 will offer less racing variety than Grade 1 and Grade 2. Horses will run over just 4 distances and on 2 tracks. The race categories will also be limited to Maidens, Novices, C, B and A Divisions. In so doing we aim to keep it simple for newer stables to understand. Stables will be able to run frequently at this level providing maximum entertainment. Over the next season you will also see improvements in the way the site helps Newbies and encourages more racing activity.
The Mechanics of Grade 3…
· All Grade 1 horses remain unaffected. The Grade 2 horse population will be split into two, Grade 2 and Grade 3, at the Class D mark.
· Grade 2 Class D’s become Grade 3’s from the start of the new season i.e. 1 December 2009.
· The introduction of Grade 3 will NOT result in any changes to the sales ring.
· Grade 3 offers 4 distances only, i.e. a Sprint (1200), Classic (1600), Classic (2200) and Stayer (2850).
· 2 tracks only – Races will cover the variety of goings on 1 turf track and 1 dirt track.
· There are 5 Grade 3 race Categories i.e. Maiden (0 Wins) $0.50 entry, Novice (0-2 Wins) $0.50 entry, C Division (2-4 Wins) $1 entry, B Division (4-7 Wins) $1 entry, A Division (7+ Wins) $2 entry.
· Training of Grade 3 horses will follow the Grade 3 racing format, i.e. three distances and two race tracks.
· The 500 runs awards do apply to Grade 3 amounting to $0.07/race. The 50 Wins award does not apply.
· Stabling fee rebates apply in the same way they do to other Grades at $0.50/race.
How does this affect you as a current Grade 2 Class D owner?
· Overall we envisage many more races and much larger fields in Grade 3 races. It is also expected that far less time and energy will be taken for you to find suitable races to take part in – Essentially greater reward and entertainment value.
· Your Rated Racing structure in Class D’s will follow the Grade 3 format i.e. four distances and two race tracks. This should amount to greater fields and more frequent races that suit.
The Plus’s to Grade 3…
· Grade 3 is a far simpler and easier format to understand and provides a base from which to advance to the more competitive Grades.
· Grade 3 provides a natural progression through the Game for a new player starting up his or her stable.
· Everyday Fun racing with Free and cheap races allowing novices to readily get involved and participate while simultaneously developing their Game skills and knowledge.
Further to Grade 3, we have done a lot over recent months to enhance the games systems to cope with increased volumes and more enhanced game features. New game features can now be introduced on a more regular basis. We also endeavour to communicate future game plans with members in advance and do encourage feedback from all members to improve the game for all.
Next season is certainly going to be very entertaining with a whole lot more racing opportunities. We are very excited about the coming racing seasons and hope that all members will share this excitement with us! Racing is what it is all about and we aim to deliver. We will amalgamate all member sentiments and questions in this respect on this forum thread and then update the community accordingly, once a day.
Raceclubs Yearlings
Raceclubs first ever YEARLING SALE!
Ready to Run – 10-30 Nov 2009
Ready to Run – 10-30 Nov 2009
Is it a boy or is it a girl? Who cares; it’s a Yearling which maybe the best Virtual Race horse the world has ever seen!
You now have the opportunity to know exactly how good your new 2 year old horse is before the start of the new season. Get the edge over your competitors. While they are still in working it all out, you’re already one step ahead, racing fully fit over your horses ideal tracks and distances right from day one!
You asked for it and you got it! Raceclubs first Yearling Sale ever. You buy them as one year olds, train them with two year olds and before you know it you have all the training histories you will ever need to kick start the new season like a Champion!
It begins with Raceclubs first Sale of the Yearlings and it ends with you in the Winners Circle!
The Yearlings’ Details:
- Yearlings can only be bought from 8amGMT 10 Nov to midnight 30 Nov 2009.
- The sales ring defaults to 2Y horses, remember to select the 1Y horse.
- Yearlings have the same ability that they will have as 2Y,
ie. Ageing from 1 to 2 years has no affect on the horses’ ability.
- Yearlings are trained against 2Y training horses to gauge their abilities as a 2Y horse.
- Yearlings become 2Y horses on the first day of the new season.
- Yearlings can only enter races as 2Y horses in the next season.
- Racing, Claiming and Auctions are only available for horses aged 2 -7 years.
You’ve been yearning for it - now race it like you’ve earned!
Another first for Raceclubs Virtual Horse Racing – See you at the sales ring this Tuesday!
The Raceclubs Team
Enf Of Season Sponsorships
VIRTUAL HORSERACING COMMUNITY OF LEGENDS
Today is the first day of the rest of your life on Raceclubs; and every day is worth over $3,250.
You can start small but you want to finish first in biggest race of them all: Raceclubs’ 25th Challenge Series worth $107,200 cash. The entire four-month season is worth over $401,670 - and that is just where the fun begins. If you need more races our Race Programmer will try to accomodate your requests.
You will need your own horse (we’ll give you your first few horses for free!) plus you will need to run a few Qualifying races (we have over 330 to chose from this season!) but most importantly you will need the competitive edge to keep your horses running ahead of the pack.
Is $401,670 high enough for you? Trust us, that kind of money can bring out the worst in people, but if you’re up for serious high thrills competitive racing and a bundle of cash fuelled racing then saddle up for the ride of your life on Raceclubs.com.
Did You Know?
Raceclubs’ most astute trainer, Ken Allan Stables has won a staggering $412,263 racing virtual horses.
The reigning champion, Shotgun_mike has won $302,852 but with 11 Challenge Series title’s he’s getting richer by the day.
La Gazza Ladra, the most successful horse in virtual racing retired after winning over $35,000. Imagine if he was your horse.
The top five horses on Raceclubs have won a collective $132,500. Would you take a cheque or do you prefer cash?
US$401,670 IN SPONSORED STAKES THIS SEASON!
Stakes
Aug 09 US$16,580 US$46,370 US$62,950 US$262,470
Sep 09 US$19,580 US$45,880 US$65,460
Oct 09 US$20,310 US$48,110 US$68,420
Nov 09 US$19,500 US$46,140 US$65,640
Qualifiers
Aug 09 US$14,000 US$14,000 US$55,200
Sep 09 US$15,200 US$15,200
Oct 09 US$16,000 US$16,000
Nov 09 US$10,000 US$10,000
Challenge
Nov 09 US$52,000 US$52,000 US$52,000
Total US$369,670
Additional Sponsorships (Bonus Credits)
Consolations US$23,000
World Championship Day US$5,000
Handicap Races (Special Races) US$4,000
Total US$32,000
Grand Total US$401,670
*Amounts shown are estimations as the number of consolations and/or instances of races that will run during the forthcoming season are not known at this point. Estimations are based on the support of the races from past seasons and therefore the actual amounts paid out could be greater than published here.
RaceClubs.com presents a well-balanced race program with an action packed schedule for every calibre of horse. Horses of all ages can qualify for Challenge Finals over various distances. In addition, there is a race programme for Grade 1 - Non Graded - Grade 2 horses which should facilitate every calibre and category of horse on site.
PLEASE DO NOT NOMINATE BEFORE THE 1ST AUGUST 2009
Please DO NOT nominate for any of these races on next seasons schedule before the ageing process has taken place on 1st August 2009. Nominating before this time will only result in your horse/s being rejected from the race, as they will not be eligible.
Click here for detailed information on the races scheduled for the season.
Today is the first day of the rest of your life on Raceclubs; and every day is worth over $3,250.
You can start small but you want to finish first in biggest race of them all: Raceclubs’ 25th Challenge Series worth $107,200 cash. The entire four-month season is worth over $401,670 - and that is just where the fun begins. If you need more races our Race Programmer will try to accomodate your requests.
You will need your own horse (we’ll give you your first few horses for free!) plus you will need to run a few Qualifying races (we have over 330 to chose from this season!) but most importantly you will need the competitive edge to keep your horses running ahead of the pack.
Is $401,670 high enough for you? Trust us, that kind of money can bring out the worst in people, but if you’re up for serious high thrills competitive racing and a bundle of cash fuelled racing then saddle up for the ride of your life on Raceclubs.com.
Did You Know?
Raceclubs’ most astute trainer, Ken Allan Stables has won a staggering $412,263 racing virtual horses.
The reigning champion, Shotgun_mike has won $302,852 but with 11 Challenge Series title’s he’s getting richer by the day.
La Gazza Ladra, the most successful horse in virtual racing retired after winning over $35,000. Imagine if he was your horse.
The top five horses on Raceclubs have won a collective $132,500. Would you take a cheque or do you prefer cash?
US$401,670 IN SPONSORED STAKES THIS SEASON!
Stakes
Aug 09 US$16,580 US$46,370 US$62,950 US$262,470
Sep 09 US$19,580 US$45,880 US$65,460
Oct 09 US$20,310 US$48,110 US$68,420
Nov 09 US$19,500 US$46,140 US$65,640
Qualifiers
Aug 09 US$14,000 US$14,000 US$55,200
Sep 09 US$15,200 US$15,200
Oct 09 US$16,000 US$16,000
Nov 09 US$10,000 US$10,000
Challenge
Nov 09 US$52,000 US$52,000 US$52,000
Total US$369,670
Additional Sponsorships (Bonus Credits)
Consolations US$23,000
World Championship Day US$5,000
Handicap Races (Special Races) US$4,000
Total US$32,000
Grand Total US$401,670
*Amounts shown are estimations as the number of consolations and/or instances of races that will run during the forthcoming season are not known at this point. Estimations are based on the support of the races from past seasons and therefore the actual amounts paid out could be greater than published here.
RaceClubs.com presents a well-balanced race program with an action packed schedule for every calibre of horse. Horses of all ages can qualify for Challenge Finals over various distances. In addition, there is a race programme for Grade 1 - Non Graded - Grade 2 horses which should facilitate every calibre and category of horse on site.
PLEASE DO NOT NOMINATE BEFORE THE 1ST AUGUST 2009
Please DO NOT nominate for any of these races on next seasons schedule before the ageing process has taken place on 1st August 2009. Nominating before this time will only result in your horse/s being rejected from the race, as they will not be eligible.
Click here for detailed information on the races scheduled for the season.
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