Training is the foundation of a successful racing career. It is equally important for increasing fitness while identifying your horse’s racing preferences. Poorly trained horses lose races, waste money and make a complete mockery of competitive racing. TRAINING101 is the most comprehensive guide to training, managing and racing your horses. It assumes you are already familiar with the How To Play guide and HELP; and moves forward with the fastest, most efficient training strategies ever for both newbie trainers and veterans alike. If you’ve only bought one horse, or 101 horses, we suggest you master the fine art of training, because the sooner you finish your homework the quicker you can watch the races!
1: Train Smarter- Not Harder! Your quickest training session ever averages 12 runs within minutes! Step 1: Train once over 1400, 2200 & 2850 (same track & going).
Result: Preference for sprint, classic or stayer distances established.
NB: These lengths are not indicative of racing potential or track preference as performance may improve over different conditions but you may have an idea of preferred distances for your first nomination. Step 2: Apply & assess impact of tack on raceable horses.
Alumites: Train 3X over preferred distances (same going).
Gelding: Train <90% fitness over different track surface.
Result: Horses trained to 90% fitness over general distances and assorted tracks. ACTION: Nominate into a Maiden race based upon preferences. The following training cycle (50 -90%) can be completed over preferred tracks with varying goings to fine-tune preferences. Alternate runs with & without blinkers to ascertain if your horses like blinkers; eg. 1 x preferred track without blinkers. Repeat with blinkers. Repeat over another track. Step 3: Create a new stable category for under-achievers.
Set training variables for tracks, distances & goings to ALL >> Run Barrier Races.
Using the BACK button, continue running barrier races until training session is over.
The system automatically trains over all tracks, distances & goings.
Result: Quicker fitness flips allows more time to manage better horses. Step 4: Apply Auto-Trainer [Ta] over ALL variables <95%.
Continue training until first stabling fee. Remember to flip over 100%.
Auto-Trainer completes 90+ training variables. Effortless!
Result: Barrier victims exposed for bulk retirement. ACTION: Horses with racing potential: Tack > Nominate > Keep! 2: Forget Failures. Remember Results. Analyze over 90 training results within a minute! Click: BARRIER RACE HISTORY [B] >> EXPORT HISTORY. Copy into an Excel document.
Sort lengths in descending order. The highest lengths in relation to fitness confirm preferences.
Sort track, distance & going alphabetically. Ensure you’ve covered all training variables.
Result: Racing strategy determined by horse’s preferences. QuickTIP: Abbreviate preferences for future reference.
Eg: 14/18 D < X (1400 to 1800M dirt tracks < X lengths) Action: Save preferences to the following pages for quick reference, future races and easier stable management:- Step 1: Horse Details Page.
You’ll like what you see whenever you mouse over your horse’s name.Step 2: Horse preferences [Hp].
Your nominations just got faster & smarter.
[Hp] determines programming so your horse gets the race it wants. Step 3: Auto-Nomination [Na].
The ultimate stable management tool when you don’t have time to nominate your horses.
Your horse’s preferences, your decision, [Na]’s responsibility! 3: Exploit the Auto-Trainer to your advantage. After establishing preferences, training becomes a fitness-boosting routine. We suggest activating the Auto-Trainer [Ta] to have your horses racing fit whenever you open your stable door. Less time spent training means more time for racing! Get twice the results in half the time.
Set the Default settings to ALL (regardless of preferences)
Each training session will be run over different tracks which fine-tunes preferences down to the exact going.
Result: Over time you’ll have the most comprehensive training history; useful for identifying further preferences.
Periodically analyze results for a better understanding of your horse’s abilities & preferences.
Repeat as required, especially after age changes, when form drops or when evaluating new horses purchased through claimers & auctions. Essential Reading:
For detailed information it is important that all trainers also read the Racing Explained guides, HELP, FAQs and the Glossary.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Free horse training guide to train your horses faster!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Spring Promo Tip: Remember you get double bonus credits when you enter the REQUESTED races before the scheduled races!
Get Bonus Credits when new Horses bought with Cash from the sales ring are raced in Scheduled Graded Races between May 20, 2011 and June 5, 2011. Get DOUBLE Bonus Credits when new Horses bought with Cash from the sales ring are raced in REQUESTED Graded Racesbetween May 20, 2011 and June 7, 2011.
| Scheduled Graded Races | REQUESTED Graded Races | Examples |
| Gr1 & Gr1 Low £1.22 Bonus credits per race | Gr1 & Gr1 Low £2.44 Bonus credits per race | 1 new horse + 1 entry into a Grade 1 or Grade 1 Low Graded race = £1.22 (scheduled race) or £2.44 (requested race) Bonus Credits |
| Gr2 £0.61 Bonus credits per race | Gr2 £1.22 Bonus credits per race | 1 new horse + 5 entries into a Grade 2 race = £3.05 (scheduled race) or £6.10 (requested race) Bonus Credits |
| Gr3 (Excl. Free Races) £0.31 Bonus credits per race | Gr3 (Excl. Free Races) £0.61 Bonus credits per race | 2 new horses + 1 entry into a Grade 3 race per horse = £0.61 (scheduled race) or £1.22 (requested race) Bonus Credits |
Be sure to use the temporary ‘Request-A-Race’ forum to get fellow players to match requested races and ensure the races run - all requested race participants will get a DOUBLE BONUS during the promotional period! With RaceClubs.com's permanent sales ring promotion you will also get an added benefit when you buy new horses with cash, ie. 1 free horse for every 5 horses or 3 free horses for every 10 horses! Buy and Race new horses in Scheduled or REQUESTED Graded races - Get your Bonus or DOUBLE Bonus!
Fly into the Epsom Derby and win £126 from Raceclubs.com
Fly into the Epsom Derby If you’re a highflyer with a taste for the good life then you might want to consider chartering a helicopter service to whisk you in (and out) of the Epsom Derby. The Race Programmer maintains it really is the most stylish way to avoid the traffic; and it’s not extremely expensive either when you consider the savings in fuel costs and dry cleaning. Captain Mike Burns, of Atlas Helicopters, adds that visiting the Epsom Derby is an event that requires a little flair and what better way to execute this than to arrive as a VIP in your own luxury helicopter when the alternatives include traffic jams and arriving. Chartering a helicopter makes for a wonderful experience. The Race Programmer, who is a stickler for bother punctuality and appearance, agrees that by travelling by helicopter he can arrive at prominent racing events without looking disheveled or stressed by using public transport. It is with regret that he will not be present at RaceClubs.com’s Epsom Derby WFA but he has catered for it by sponsoring it with £126– so that you too can enter your horses and share in the excitement without having to leave the comfort of your homes. It couldn’t get any better unless you were watching your horses competing in the Epsom Derby WFA, on your laptop, at the Epsom Derby!£126 Epsom Derby WFA (Colts)
£126 Epsom Derby WFA (Fillies)
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Win $200 in the Epsom Oaks Level Weight race on Raceclubs.com. More fun with real horses is not possible!
Enter the Epsom OaksThe Epsom Oaks is more than a race; it’s an event that can launch a horse’s career into the international arenaSerious horse trainers from across the globe plan for the Epsom Oaks because it is held in such high esteem alongside the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (France) and the Breeders Cup (U.S.A.). You can expect a flurry of foreigners descending upon Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, England.; where the locals refer to it simply as “The Derby” (pronounced Dar-bee) but hold the race in high esteem because it forms the second leg of the English Triple Crown (preceded by the 2,000 Guineas, followed by the St Leger) and forms one of the United Kingdom Classic Races. Interestingly, the name was decided on the flip of a coin between the 12th Earl of Derby and Sir Charles Bunbury. The Earl won the flip but Sir Charles won the race! The race was established in 1779, one year before the introduction of the Derby Stakes. It was named after The Oaks, a house located to the east of Epsom which was leased to the 12th Earl of Derby. He and his guests devised the race during a party at this house in 1778. The first horse to win the race was a filly by the name of Bridget who owned by Lord Derby himself.Fast forward 232 years and the next Epsom Oaks winner could be yours! The Race Programmer has sponsored two Epsom Oaks WFA races with $200 each!
$200 Epsom Oaks Level Weight 4-7Y C
$200 Epsom Oaks Level Weight 4-7Y F
The future of horse racing is online at RaceClubs.com
Manchester United & Barcelona on the 26th April sees two favorites rivals competing for the ultimate prize!
Enter the European Final WFA The Manchester United and Barcelona match on the 26th April sees two favorites competing against each other in the finals. Barcelona are widely regarded as the best team in the world (except in Manchester) following their multiple victories throughout Europe, including 20 La Liga titles, 25 Spanish Cups and three European Cup / Champions Leagues. They may feel confident about their chances of beating Manchester United but feeling confident and actually beating Manchester United are two different talking points. Manchester United are top contenders, especially after including so back players from injury, and while they’re being modest about their ambitions to win all their matches they’re certainly not considering defeat either. With Sir Alex Ferguson watching every move you can anticipate a hotly contested match between these two rivals. The virtual horse racing community at RaceClubs.com is well acquainted with all those human emotions which include ambition, rivalry and victory; but less so with injury and modesty, which is why the Race Programmer thought it most apt to rename a race in honour of the European Finals. Kickoff your best horses for a race that rivals the Manchester United and Barcelona Finals
$100 European Final WFA (colts)
$100 European Final WFA (fillies)
The future of horse racing is online at RaceClubs.com
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Spring promotion to get more horses, more races and double bonus rewards!
Get Bonus Credits when new Horses bought with Cash from the sales ring are raced in Scheduled Graded Races between May 20, 2011 and June 5, 2011. Get DOUBLE Bonus Credits when new Horses bought with Cash from the sales ring are raced in REQUESTED Graded Racesbetween May 20, 2011 and June 7, 2011.
| Scheduled Graded Races | REQUESTED Graded Races | Examples |
| Gr1 & Gr1 Low £1.22 Bonus credits per race | Gr1 & Gr1 Low £2.44 Bonus credits per race | 1 new horse + 1 entry into a Grade 1 or Grade 1 Low Graded race = £1.22 (scheduled race) or £2.44 (requested race) Bonus Credits |
| Gr2 £0.61 Bonus credits per race | Gr2 £1.22 Bonus credits per race | 1 new horse + 5 entries into a Grade 2 race = £3.05 (scheduled race) or £6.10 (requested race) Bonus Credits |
| Gr3 (Excl. Free Races) £0.31 Bonus credits per race | Gr3 (Excl. Free Races) £0.61 Bonus credits per race | 2 new horses + 1 entry into a Grade 3 race per horse = £0.61 (scheduled race) or £1.22 (requested race) Bonus Credits |
Be sure to use the temporary ‘Request-A-Race’ forum to get fellow players to match requested races and ensure the races run - all requested race participants will get a DOUBLE BONUS during the promotional period! With RaceClubs.com's permanent sales ring promotion you will also get an added benefit when you buy new horses with cash, ie. 1 free horse for every 5 horses or 3 free horses for every 10 horses! Buy and Race new horses in Scheduled or REQUESTED Graded races - Get your Bonus or DOUBLE Bonus!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The latest Track Tabloid is available online: Connect The Dots To Better Races At Raceclubs.com
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Friday, May 6, 2011
They shoot horses in 3D @Raceclubs.com!
Watch this horse race, then tell us it's not real!
Then join www.raceclubs.com where you can train and race your horses for real, in 3D online. `The future of horse racing is online at Digiturf.com
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Spoil your mother in the #MothersDay WFA!
Make your mother proud in the Mother’s Day WFA Mothers on RaceClubs.com could probably do a better job of racing virtual horses if given half a chance. BR>
They can manage everything from lift-clubs to sleepovers, with or without an assistant, and they could probably run a cleaner stable too. They’ve invested a fair amount of training in you; how to potty, not to wipe your nose on your sleeve or burp in public and to say thank you. RaceClubs.com Mother’s day WFA is your opportunity to show your appreciation by either inviting her to create her own stable or to race your best horses in her honour. (And we’re not implying anything about their weight nor age either!) Show your mother how you can train virtual horses to win both races and money against other players around the world- from Dubai to Canada and back. Imagine the delight in her voice as she tells all ‘the girls’ how well you are doing with your horses- and allow her to feel a little smug when all the other girls at bridge or macramé classes get a little lemon lipped at how you’ve even named a nice horse after her that did so well in the Mother’s Day WFA.
Virtual horses make wonderful gifts for Mother's Day. Imagine how proud Mrs. Charcoals Grumpy was to see her son’s colt, Haizum Pegasus, winning the £263.16 stakes in RaceClubs.com’s Mother’s Day WFA 2-7Y C Gr1. And can you imagine the conversational mileage she’ll get when she hears his horse races are even being shown on Facebook and Youtube! It’s not every Mother who gets to boast about her children being successful horse trainers- but your mother can if you enter the Mother’s Day WFA races on Sunday, 8th May, 2011. Make your mother proud in the:
Mother’s Day WFA Colts
Mother’s Day WFA Fillies The future of Mother’s day is online at RaceClubs.com
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Monday, May 2, 2011
#RoyalWedding fever grips Raceclubs according to Graham Clifford!
Biography: Graham is the former sports editor of the Irish Post newspaper in London and has been a broadcast and print journalist for the last decade working in the U.K., Australia and in his native Ireland. He presents a show on local BBC radio in the South East of England and claims to have Psychic powers. He once worked as a body double for Jean Claude Van Damme and represented Belarus in last year’s Eurovision song contest with the song “random factor blues”!Royal wedding fever grips RaceclubsWow, I thought there must have been some mistake. The news story on the Raceclubs forum had the title “1,400 runners competing for $6,378 in Royal wedding races!” – 1,400 runners, is that some kind of record in one day? Fair play to Raceclubs for stumping up the cash in prize money and well done to all of you for entering today’s races. I’m sure the motivation for the huge number of race entries was to be part of the big day, in honour of “Kate and Wills”….or was it just it would have been foolish to miss out on all that dough!? Incidentally has anyone ever thought of asking Camilla to become the Raceclub’s patron? Anyway hope you are enjoying/enjoyed the Royal shenanigans or if you’re not British like me and think the very idea of monarchy is daft enjoy your day off in the sun!No messing around with StrollersYou can’t beat conversing with a straight talker, someone who calls it as he sees it and doesn’t waste oxygen with his explanations. It was refreshing then to see a line from Mike at the strollers’ stable this week when he offered this wise advice to fellow owners, he said “Shoot rubbish, buy with Bonus Credits and be patient.” If you follow that advice you won’t go far wrong it seems and with almost £15k earned in prize winnings since Mike joined in January of last year he should know the secret to success.
Read the whole article in Graham Clifford's View from the Stands @ Raceclubs.com.
Royal weddings capture the imagination of the public as they represent the highest ideals of romance, commitment and marriage. Every girl dreams of meeting her Prince Charming and every man tries to fill that role when he meets the girl of his dreams. It’s equal parts of childhood fantasy, idealistic romance and media spectacle all rolled into a moment in time when one private kiss between a prince and his bride unites the entire world for a split second, or maybe just that special day but hopefully for an eternity. A bride’s wedding day is one day when she hopes to be treated like a princess. The 29th April, 2011 is one day when Catherine Middleton expects to feel as special as any bride when she exchanges vows with Prince William, her future husband and the future King of England. This Royal Wedding will unite both the young prince and his bride as a couple before the world. To commemorate this special occasion, RaceClubs.com will be scheduling all Grade 1 races as Royal Wedding 2011 races with added £1,390 sponsorships on the 29th April, 2011 in honour of the royal couple as they celebrate their wedding day. In addition to being a day when the virtual horse racing community can pay tribute to the Royal Couple and be included in the proceedings, it will also become a souvenir of the day when the virtual horse racing community raced in the same circles as royalty.
RaceClubs.com will be commemorating the Royal Wedding 2011 with a day of racing in honour of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton on the 29th April, 2011 with races sponsored in excess of £1,390.
