Imagine a racing season where every horse has a shot at glory regardless of its pedigree or past performance.
That’s the vision behind the Claimer Incentives for Season 20.
Here’s how it works.
A prize pool of $6,000 worth of $CROWN will be set aside to reward the top 20 horses with the most claiming race wins. Each horse in the top 20 will earn $300 worth of CROWN.
That means if a horse has multiple claiming wins in a season, it instantly becomes more sought after because the wins follow the horse, not the stable, rewarding the horse owner at the end of each season.
This initiative isn’t just about rewarding the elite; it’s about giving every horse a chance to get on the track and compete, regardless of background.
Why This Matters
At its core, this incentive is designed to invigorate the racing scene—especially for mid-tier and lower-end horses.
It provides a pathway for these horses to prove they can compete, even if it’s at the lowest levels.
Every claim made adds excitement and fuels a dynamic racing environment, putting money back into the hands of the racing community.
The Claimer Incentives also leverage the new “laddering” system, where claim prices and buy-ins are adjusted within grade-restricted claiming races. This structure could develop into a mini-series feel, accessible to everyone, without the complexity of qualifying races or intricate tracking.
How It Works
A simple leaderboard will track claiming race wins across the season. The beauty of this system is its simplicity—a win is a win, regardless of whether it’s at the highest or lowest level of the racing hierarchy.
Horses will compete on an equal footing in terms of leaderboard status.
Leaderboard – https://photofinish.live/stats/horses-season-leaders
The Details
Claiming Dynamics:
As the season progresses, horses may start at lower claiming levels, but they must move up the ladder to avoid being claimed if they’re performing well. This creates a dynamic market where claim values can rise significantly, especially for horses on the verge of securing a leaderboard spot.
Even early in the season, racing too low on the claimer scale could mean losing the horse.
Scouting for Deals:
Participants will closely monitor claiming races, hunting for undervalued horses that could climb the leaderboard with a few more wins. This will lead to intense competition and strategic claims as the season unfolds.
Tiered Competition:
Horses will naturally find their level. Those hovering near the top 20 leaderboard or needing just one more win to qualify will become highly desirable, likely leading to increased claim prices.
Tiebreakers:
In the event of ties at the bottom of the leaderboard, rewards will be split proportionally among the tied horses. This ensures that every win, no matter how close, carries weight.
The Bigger Picture
This initiative is about more than rewarding victories—it’s about revitalizing the claiming race scene. By directly linking CROWN rewards to claiming race wins and offering a simple leaderboard structure, we aim to increase race options, attract new players, and restore the excitement of claim races.
This provides a fun and strategic entry point into the competitive racing world for new and veteran players.
The Claimer Incentives for S20 could be the spark that reignites interest in claiming races. Adding a fresh competitive edge to the racing calendar gives every horse—no matter how unremarkable—a chance to shine. It’s also a call to owners to get strategic, as every race and every claim could be the key to racing glory.
Let’s make this season one where every win matters and every horse has a shot at the top!
