The Basics - Read me First!

This is a collection of found new player advice that all applies! There is no right, or wrong way to play this game..unless of course you want to be broke!

I asked new players and veterans alike their top 5 advice for a new player, and this is what they told me.

• Importance of Community Engagement:

  • Joining the forum, chat, and Discord for learning and advice.

  • Politeness and engagement can lead to valuable tips and gifts from veteran players.

• Patience and Realistic Expectations:

  • Success takes years; set small goals and celebrate incremental successes.

  • Game is played in real-time; over-exercising and over-racing horses can be detrimental.

  • "Patience, however, is ESSENTIAL. If you don’t understand that to begin with, the game will become frustrating quickly" - Scott Eiland

• Financial Management:

  • Don’t spend all money at once; focus on affordable, decent horses.

  • Avoid buying foals or yearlings initially; they won’t race soon and might drain resources.

  • Claiming races are a cost-effective way to build a stable.

• Research and Learning:

  • Study the Steward’s foal crop for insights on breeding.

  • Learn about good crosses and bloodlines.

  • Utilize SIMperior Account for additional data and insights.

• Breeding and Horse Management:

  • Focus on leasing mares with stakes winners in their family.

  • Build a broodmare band with solid pedigrees.

  • Start with producing commercial stallions for better ROI.