Day at the Races

Day at the Races is an arcade-style horse racing game. You aim to earn enough money to buy, maintain and race a horse in the Day at the Races Cup, held in the fifth race of the final day.

Racing and results

Luck plays a part, but each horse and jockey starts with randomly generated attributes and skills that change as the game progresses. Race outcomes also depend on track conditions, distance, barrier position, each horse’s health, fitness, running style and determination, and your ability to pick a winner.

Races take place on five different track surfaces and over a variety of distances. Each day has five races, and a simulated event can last 10, 20 or 30 days. You can study the form guide for upcoming races and review horse and jockey career statistics to help choose your picks.

Manage your horse

You can buy or sell horses at auctions, then maintain and enter your horse in races. The game also asks whether you will risk using illegal means to win. Your goal is to enter and win the Day at the Races Cup and secure a place in horse racing history.