Starters Orders 6 Horse Racing
Starters Orders 6 is an in-depth Horse Racing management simulation. Train your string of horses and race around the globe. Build up your stable and breed new horses. Take the role of the jockey and ride in races (with Oculus Rift support).
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June 29, 2016
10 years and 36 days ago
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Mostly Positive107 reviews79.4%
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Starters Orders 6 is the latest release in the acclaimed horse racing management game series 'Starters Orders' that has been leading the pack for well over a decade.
Please note a later version of this game is now available on Steam: Starters Orders 7.
Build up your stables and your own string of race horses to compete in the big races around the globe. Breed new horses and take on legendary horses trained by AI trainers. Use your prize money to buy new horses at the sales and boost your funds by studying the form and betting on races.
Massive and accurate simulation includes hundreds of trainers and jockeys and thousands of horses. Choose from UK, North American, Irish or Australian racing modes. Choose also from flat or jumps game modes or a combination of both (jumps available for UK and Irish game modes only).
Take the reins and ride your own horses in full 3D including with optional Oculus Rift support for a true 'In the saddle' experience.
Realistic simulated races. Detailed form cards and race cards with accurate betting markets. Group races, claiming races, Handicap's, selling races, listed races and more.
Stewards enquiries, blocked runs, disqualifications, fallers, unseated rider, accurate handicapping, turf and dirt racing. A horse racing simulation created for racing enthusiasts by racing enthusiasts.
Note: Starters Orders 6 is a complex simulation aimed at racing enthusiasts. Please read the instructions (link on this store page) if you are stuck or visit the website forums.
Developed by Mark Loveday who has been creating sports management simulations since the early 90's.
Please note a later version of this game is now available on Steam: Starters Orders 7.
Build up your stables and your own string of race horses to compete in the big races around the globe. Breed new horses and take on legendary horses trained by AI trainers. Use your prize money to buy new horses at the sales and boost your funds by studying the form and betting on races.
Massive and accurate simulation includes hundreds of trainers and jockeys and thousands of horses. Choose from UK, North American, Irish or Australian racing modes. Choose also from flat or jumps game modes or a combination of both (jumps available for UK and Irish game modes only).
Take the reins and ride your own horses in full 3D including with optional Oculus Rift support for a true 'In the saddle' experience.
Realistic simulated races. Detailed form cards and race cards with accurate betting markets. Group races, claiming races, Handicap's, selling races, listed races and more.
Stewards enquiries, blocked runs, disqualifications, fallers, unseated rider, accurate handicapping, turf and dirt racing. A horse racing simulation created for racing enthusiasts by racing enthusiasts.
Note: Starters Orders 6 is a complex simulation aimed at racing enthusiasts. Please read the instructions (link on this store page) if you are stuck or visit the website forums.
Developed by Mark Loveday who has been creating sports management simulations since the early 90's.
