Season 29 is here, and with it comes a host of exciting new updates across racing series, formats, prize pools, and point structures.
Racing saw an uptick in Season 28, and we believe we’ve tweaked things even further to ensure every horse has a place to find success on the tracks.
Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know.
Catch all the details inside this blog as Ryan and Bryce break everything down on Spaces this Monday at 9:00 a.m. EST.
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3-Year-Old Racing: MAJOR Changes to the Majors
- New Weights Applied: S- and below racing is now A-/S- with weight handicaps (previously C-/S-).
- Open Grade Restricted Stakes Series Removed: These have been merged into the Major Qualifying System.
- MAJOR Races still boast $10,000 USD prize pools.
- Distance Tweaks: Artemis, Third Time, and Harbor majors are now run at 11f.
- Undercard Races introduced and will be paid in $CROWN, valued at around $1,000 USD. (Need 8 stakes races this season to be eligible (plus L28 Winnings):
MAJOR Qualifier Breakdown
| Race Type | Entry Fee | Points Earned |
| G1 (Mondays) | 12k Derby | 75 points |
| G3 | 6k Derby | 30 points |
| Stakes | 2.4k Derby | 11 points |
| Earnings-Based/Non-Winners | 1.8k Derby | 6 points |
4-Year-Old Racing: Introducing the High Court Classic Series
The wait is over—horses age 4+ finally get their own major seasonal series.
- No More Retiring Before Age 4: Make the most of older horses. Receive one additional season of aging data and race revenue before hitting the breeding barn.
- New Series – High Court Classic:
- Freerolls worth $3,500 USD
- Freerolls run at 6 and 10 furlongs (11f for LD)
- Undercards in $CROWN (~$1,000 USD)
- Must complete 8 stakes races, then L28 Winnings.
Qualifier Breakdown for 4+
| Race Type | Entry Fee | Points Earned |
| G2 (Mondays) | 6k Derby | 75 points |
| G3 | 3k Derby | 30 points |
| Stakes | 2k Derby | 11 points |
| Earnings-Based/Non-Winners | 1.4k Derby | 6 points |
| LC/Breed Min. (8k/24k) | 1.4k–2k | 11–30 points |
Finals take place on the last Sunday of the season.
Miscellaneous Updates
- Phoenix Splash Series Expansion:
- Low (u65 BM) remains: $200 USD freeroll + 40 $CROWN stimmy (Sponsored by Big Brain Fairgrounds)
- New High Tier (65-75 BM): $300 USD freeroll
- LD races by Big Brain
- RT/LT/RD races by House of Zedge
- 50 $CROWN stimmy/race
- Silver Stakes Freerolls move to Saturday.
- Kentucky Oaks returns Week 4 (Tuesday): 8k Derby buy-in, ~$400 in $CROWN stimmy
- $CROWN Stimmy Now Included in:
- Phoenix Splash Qualifiers
- Graded Races
- Maiden Buy-Ins gradually decrease through the season.
Juvenile Racing Updates
- Kingmaker: No changes
- S- and below modified: Now A-/S- with weights
- Redemption Run Expanded:
- LT Archetype Added
- Each archetype has a short/long funnel
- Prize pools: $334 USD each
Redemption Run Schedule & Requirements
- Week 2: Non-Winner 1 → Min. 3 races
- Week 3: Non-Winner 2 → Min. 5 races
- Week 4: Non-Winner 3 → Min. 7 races
Sponsored Series
- See Learn to Play Section for the latest on all sponsor-backed races.
- Claim to Fame: Stayer funnel now runs at 11f
- Bukidnon Breeders Bonanza & Horse Pilled: LT/RT/RD have changed to 11f
Big Changes To Breeding Timing
- Stud barn will LOCK at 6pm ET on Sunday of week 1
- Breeding Begins at 6pm ET on Monday of week 2
- NO price changes once stud barn locks
Everyone will have 24 hours to plan out their breeding. When breeding opens it’s at a time to allow as many time zones as possible to access the game and be on for the mad rush at the beginning.
That’s it for what’s new this season. See you on the tracks!
