Steeplechasing is a part of the SIM which gives those "older" horses something to do. All horses have been scored with a steeplechase rating, which makes 'chasing a complete wildcard unknown to everyone as it unfolds. (In the future if you breed a good steeplechase stallion to a good steeplechase mare, you'll likely end up with a decent steeplechase horse, the numbers are not random for foals, just for initial generation).

Here is a quick overview of Steeplechasing:

• Chases are available in the United States and Europe.
• There will be a fluctuating amount of races each week to meet initial demand.
• Steeplechasers must be 4 years old or older.
• All standard rules apply regarding shipping, tiredness, etc.

What about your horses and 'chasing?

• To make your horse a 'chaser, visit the horse's page and click on "End Flat Racing Career - Become a Steeplechaser"
• Horses must be 4 years old or older and not already retired to be eligible.
• All horses will be listed as "maidens" again, even if they won on the flat.
• Once the horse officially retires for good, it will revert back to being a normal racehorse to reproduce with other racehorses, not just steeplechase horses.
• Horses will not be able to race past the age of 10 (applies to flat racers and steeplechasers).
• Once your horses changes careers, it cannot become a flat racer again.
• As a warning, there are very few steeplechase races restricted to female horses, but they do exist.
• If your horse won on the flat, but never wins a steeplechase, it will go back to being a non-maiden upon retirement.

Enjoy this new part of the game!