Training

Note that this screen is not available in PUNTER MATCH mode or when SIMPLE TRAINING MODE has been selected (in GAME OPTIONS).

The left-hand side of the screen lists all the current players owned horses. The LOT column can be set to either 1,2 or 3. Each horse is allocated a 'lot' to train in. Lot 1 is the most intense and Lot 3 is gentle training (The Lot's are described at the bottom of the training screen).

The LOT SETTINGS (right-hand side of the screen) enable the player to alter the frequency of training (LOT SESSIONS PER WEEK) and (for Lot 1 and 2) further adjust the individual Lot settings.

If a horse is galloped (Lot 1) at FULL SPEED for a specified distance then the gallop will be timed. With practice this time can (along with the FITNESS and CONDITION parameters) be used as an indication of the horses current level of form. The time will appear under the TODAYS REPORT on the day the horse is galloped.

To be able to perform at it's peak a horses FITNESS and CONDITION levels need to be as high as possible. You can check these parameters at any time by clicking on your horse's name. Generally the more intense training a horse receives the faster it's FITNESS will increase. However, a horse with very low fitness will need to be trained at a lower intensity until it's FITNESS recovers somewhat. The level of intensity can also have a negative effect on the horses CONDITION. For more information on training of your racehorses see the Instruction manual.
