New players seem to be joining weekly. I thought it would be nice if we were to set down a quick list of getting started tips to help them get aquainted to the game easier and learn from others mistakes.

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Q.   What levels should a horse's meters be for it to be able to race competitively?

A.   As a general rule, most horses will run close to their best if all meters are 95% or more. In Sprints (5F-7F), I like to make sure the FIT and SPD meters are at 100% with STM/END/STR at 95 or more. In longer races (8F+), I ensure FIT/SPD are 100% with STR/END in the  98-100% range for best results. STM aids recovery after hard runs, it does not appear to aid in the racing performance of a horse.