Racing Points

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Racing Points

What are Racing Points?

Racing points, usually just referred to as points, are what horses earn when they place well in graded stakes races (G1/G2/G3) and/or run high Performance Ratings (PRs). The higher the grade of race and the higher the PR, the more points a horse has a chance to earn. Series races (such as Trinities, Gems, and Gold Cups) reward the highest amount of points of any race.

New Player Milestones

Earning your first few points from racing can be exciting! It's a sign your horses are racing well and is something to celebrate. New players also receive FFH$ rewards as they reach point milestones along the way to their first 100 points.

Milestone	Reward
5 points	$250,000
10 points	$500,000
25 points	$1,000,000
50 points	$2,000,000
100 points	$4,000,000

Benefits of Points

Stud Eligibility

All colts (who are not created Goldbloods, Imports, or Select Sale) must earn at least 50 points to be eligible to stand at stud (including breeding to your own mares). For this reason, it's especially critical that you focus on entering colts in races where they can earn points.

Furthermore, stallions earn 5 foal slots once they reach 50 racing points. If stallions retire before earning 50 points, even if they're eligible to stand publicly, they will not start with any slots and items will have to be used. Stallions earn additional foal slots if they retire with at least 100 points, which also earns them a Performance Merit.

Foal Boosts

Stallions and mares who have earned points have a chance to pass small boosts to the stats of their offspring. Foals have a chance to receive a boost to their stats if either or both parents earned any points, based on amount of points earned. This boost is guaranteed if either or both parents earned at least 100 points. Foals will receive a larger boost if either or both parents earned 250 or more points.

Additionally, horses that earn a Steeplechase or Driving Minor (50 points) or Major (100 points) will give a small boost to their foals' transitioned stats. These points must be earned in either Steeplechase or Driving to count towards a Major or Minor award, and all their points throughout their career will count towards Performance Merit or Performance Distinction.

Appendix Horses

Appendix horses become full stock (Paint or Quarter Horses) once they have reached 25 points. In doing so, they lose their 'Appendix' designation. This is the only way, other than using a Pedigree Purifier, to ensure their foals are not also registered as Appendix.

Points Earned By PR

The bulk of a horse's points are earned based upon the PR they run in races. The higher the PR, the more points they can earn. The score required to earn points varies based upon age according to the chart below.

	2yo	3yo	4yo+
7 points	100 PR	160 PR	190 PR
6 points	80 PR	140 PR	170 PR
5 points	60 PR	120 PR	160 PR
4 points	50 PR	100 PR	140 PR
3 points	40 PR	90 PR	130 PR
2 points	30 PR	80 PR	120 PR
1 point	20 PR	70 PR	110 PR

Points Earned Per Grade

Horses earn variable points depending upon the grade of race they enter and how they place in the race. Those points are listed in the table below. Note that these points are earned in addition to points earned for their PR.

	G3	G2	G1	Series
1st	1 point	2 points	3 points	10 points
2nd	--	1 point	2 points	8 points
3rd	--	--	1 point	7 points
4th	--	--	--	6 points
5th	--	--	--	5 points
6th	--	--	--	4 points
7th	--	--	--	3 points
8th	--	--	--	2 points
9th	--	--	--	1 point

Awards From Points
Performance Merit
Any horse who earns 100 points will receive a Performance Merit. A horse who earns a Performance Merit will be awarded a base prize of $100,000 and a trophy. If the horse is under 25% Select, an additional $100,000 is awarded. Further, a bonus of $100,000 is awarded to horses from the Horse Trader who reach PM. A 50% bonus is also added to Performance Merit awards if you have the 3* Business Skill. Colts will receive 15 foal slots upon retirement when they have earned a Performance Merit.
Performance Distinction
Any horse who earns 250 points will receive a Performance Distinction. A horse who earns a Performance Distinction will be awarded a base prize of 100 Pro Coins, a trophy and Legacy. If the horse is under 25% Select, an additional 50 Pro Coins is awarded. Also, a 100 Pro Coin bonus is awarded to horses from the Horse Trader who reach PD.
Court of Stars
Any horse that earns 500 points is awarded the highly coveted Court of Stars. The prize of one Heir's Crown comes with the milestone, as well as a trophy. Also, CoS earners have their own leaderboard!
Steeplechase Minor
Any horse who earns 50 points in Steeplechase races will receive a Steeplechase Minor. A horse who earns a Steeplechase Minor will be awarded a base prize of $50,000 and a trophy. A bonus of $50,000 is awarded to horses from the Horse Trader who receive a Steeplechase Minor.
Driving Minor
Any horse who earns 50 points in Driving races will receive a Driving Minor. A horse who earns a Driving Minor will be awarded a base prize of $50,000 and a trophy. A bonus of $50,000 is awarded to horses from the Horse Trader who receive a Driving Minor.
Steeplechase Major
Any horse who earns 100 points in Steeplechase races will receive a Steeplechase Major. A horse who earns a Steeplechase Major will be awarded a base prize of $100,000 and a trophy. A bonus of $100,000 is awarded to horses from the Horse Trader who receive a Steeplechase Major.
Driving Major
Any horse who earns 100 points in Driving races will receive a Driving Major. A horse who earns a Driving Major will be awarded a base prize of $100,000 and a trophy. A bonus of $100,000 is awarded to horses from the Horse Trader who receive a Major.

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