What do the initials NTRA stand for, and what is the Breeders' Cup?
What type of game is Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships?
Will there be any multiplayer game modes?
Is there any online play?
What platforms will Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships be available on?
Will Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships be available outside North America?
Will there be a PC or MAC version in the future?
How close to real world experiences will this game be?
When do you expect the game to release?
What kinds of options are available in the betting system?
How many horses are in the game?
Will I get to hear my horse's name during the race?
Can I name my own horse?
Can I control my horse during a race?

What do the initials NTRA stand for, and what is the Breeders' Cup?

NTRA stands for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the national industry trade group for Thoroughbred horseracing in North America. The NTRA and Breeders' Cup Limited conduct the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, the season ending "Super Bowl" of horseracing. The Breeders' Cup is widely considered the finest day of horse racing in the world. It consists of eight races with combined purses of $14 million. The most important race is the 1 ¼ mile Breeders' Cup Classic, which carries a purse of $4 million and attracts the most accomplished dirt horses from around the world.

What type of game is Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships?

Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships gives everyone the chance to sample the excitement and fun of Thoroughbred horseracing with the thrill of wagering and the satisfaction of breeding and training the next Breeders' Cup champion.

Will there be any multiplayer game modes?

Yes. "Quick Race" allows you to compete head-to-head with a friend, both controlling horses of your choice. "Day at the Races" allows you to simulate a trip to the track with your friends where you can bet against each other for bragging rights.

Is there any online play?

No, Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships does not support online play, only head-to-head.

What platforms will Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships be available on?

Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships will be available on the Xbox and Playstation®2 computer entertainment system.

Will Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships be available outside North America?

We will update you with more information this title become available outside North America.

Will there be a PC or MAC version in the future?

At this time Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships is being developed for console systems only.

How close to real world experiences will this game be?

We have worked closely with NTRA officials and North American racetracks in an attempt to simulate the exact details of the Thoroughbred racing experience. Real-life North American racetracks, real-life classic horses, a realistic wagering system and wagering menus are just some of the features that reflect our attention to replicating the real Thoroughbred racing experience. We even have the official voice of the Breeders' Cup, Tom Durkin, lending his talents to our real time race calling. Tom has called every Breeders' Cup event since the inaugural running in 1984.

When do you expect the game to release?

Fall 2005.

What kinds of options are available in the betting system?

Virtually any betting option available at a real world track is available in Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. Win, Place, Show, Win/Place, Win/Place/Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 6 bet types will all be available.

How many horses are in the game?

There are thousands of horses in the game that are available for buying, breeding and racing.

Will I get to hear my horse's name during the race?

Yes. Tom Durkin, the voice of the Breeders' Cup, calls all horse names in the game so you'll always have a great race call no matter who's running.

Can I name my own horse?

No. Because Tom Durkin calls all horse names, all Thoroughbred names have been pre-recorded.

Can I control my horse during a race?

Yes, you can control your horse's speed and direction throughout the entire race. You can even go to the whip in the final stretch to spur your mount to victory.

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