Grade 1 Championship Series Updates

We are in the middle of some exciting times here at Sport of Kings.  Our virtual horses are seeing their values sky rocket and many of our owners have already gotten their hands into breeding and training the yearlings for the next season which begins January 2015.

Season 3 will see the introduction of the new format for our Elite Series (Grade 1) championships!  We will be introducing the very popular qualifier series that culminates in a final invitational championship at the end of the season!  The series will be rolled out in phases that are detailed below:

The prizes will be structured:

• Quals - $15 entry with $40 added cash

• Finals - $150 added cash

Season 3

• 2yr old championship series is converted to the new format

• The two year olds will cease to have a monthly championship.

3yr,4yr+ will continue as normal for season 3 with their monthly championships.Season 4

• 2yr olds keep the new format

• 3yr old championship series is converted to the new format

• The three year olds will cease to have a monthly championship.

4yr+ will continue as normal for season 4 with their monthly championships.Season 5

• 2yr and 3yr olds keep the new format

• 4yr+ old championship series is converted to the new format

• The 4+ year olds will cease to have a monthly championship.

At this point all monthly championships will be replaced with the new format.Each season we will evaluate the number of entries and nominations and adjust our prizes accordingly.

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The grade 3 series (previously known as the Blackman Stud Championship Series) will be renamed to the Tenderfoot Series.  The purses for this series along with some aggressive new owners are what has driven the value of the grade 3 horses through the roof during the 2nd season.  We have seen a number of grade 3 horses sell for $150 or more which is remarkable considering they can be purchased from the sales ring at a mere $4.

At the 3/4 season mark the Grade 3 Championship series has seen 83 qualifiers be run for nearly $8,000 in purse money!  There has never been a better time to get involved in virtual horse racing with the prize pools growing and the community still learning together.

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Other Changes

• Championship races will now close 18 hours in advance - second instances will be created on demand (with bonus credits if applicable)
• All other races will now close 30 minutes in advance.
• Races will have the minimum number of unique stables raised from 2 to 3.
• We will be reducing the genetic certification price to $25.
• Triple Crown Races will now follow the championship payout schedule.