Horse Racing Fantasy Community

Community Points (our currency)

• Posting in the forum, commenting on blogs & stories, commenting on pictures will earn you 10 points per action
• Posting an image in our gallerywill earn you 20 points per action
• Being an officially appointed community moderator or community blogger (author) will earn you 3,000 bonus points per month
• Referring a friend through our Invite-A-Friend module who actually signs up and runs a minimum of 10 races will earn you 10,000 points

Points Earned Through Purchases

Purchasing Points

Purchased points are non-refundable

• 50,000 Points - $7.00
• 100,000 Points - $11.00
• 200,000 Points - $20.00

Members are restricted to a limited number of points they can purchase each month.

Earn Points Through Free Offers

Instead of bombarding you with emails from advertisers or with banners and popup ads, we've taken a new approach. We partnered with almost 1,000 sponsors from big brands who are willing to reward you with community points for either trying a particular product or service, filling out surveys or visiting a website. These offers earn significant points - some can earn hundreds of thousands. What's great about this program is that because of the number of oturnaments we run and because earning points through traditional game play can be time-consuming, by taking advantage of these offers and surveys (most free) our users can fatten up their community point bank account very quickly. Let's say, for example, there is a tournament you want to enter tomorrow and you're short 10,000 points for the entry fee. Even as a VIP Member, you will not be able to earn enough points through game play in time to enter. But, by simply going through our offers program or Earn Free Points tab, you will find yourself with limitless opportunities on great products and services that can instantly credit you with the points you need for that event.

Game Play Points

The following in-game points are only earned when the player is in community mode and are not applicable in private game mode, no matter what membership level you have:

Playing as a jockey in the community mode, the player earns the equivalent value as the same points earned as part of the in-game scoring system. Please see the horse racing game chart below. Currency points are limited. VIP Members can only earn a maximum of 6,000 currency points per day and general game purchase members can only earn a maximum of 1,000 currency points per day. Please also note that playing as a jockey or bettor in community mode, no matter how many points you earn in accordance with the chart for statistical purposes, you are limited to 500 points maximum per event up to your daily limit for currency purposes. Statistical points will appear on your Stats Page as well as in the Community Stats as well as your In-Game Players Stats section. Currency points are only displayed under your User Profile in the Community.

Playing our betting game - players will earn points based on positive ROI from bets made for playing in the betting game while in the community mode. ROI is a determination of value or 'return on investment' based upon how much money a player has won against what was bet in the race. Please see the chart below for a complete determination of the ROI conversion on all bets wagered in a particular race. ROI is calculated by the total bets made by the primary user in community mode for a particular race. The same limitations that apply as a jockey also apply as a bettor. Currency points (community points) can only be earned when in community mode. Players are limited to either 6,500 currency points per day as a VIP Subscription Member or 1,000 currency points (community points) per day as a general game member. No matter how many points you earn from an event, you are limited from a currency standpoint to 500 points max per event up to your daily limit.

Winning Tournaments

Points earned for winning tournaments depends upon certain factors. Those factors include the number of tournament entries and the number of points required to enter the tournament, whether or not the tournament is restricted to VIP Monthly Subscription Members only or is open to all Members and the other parameters or requirements necessary to qualify for the tournament. Under normal tournament conditions, house tournament prizes range from 250,000 to 100,000,000 points per event. Please see the chart below that summarizes how points can be earned in both the virtual online horse racing game and in our horse racing community.

When playing in Community Mode, your stats will post to the community and points will be earned. Playing in Private Mode allows no stats to post to the community, therefore, no community points will be earned.

* 500 Points is the maximum allowed per a single race event as a bettor.
Daily limits apply.

* 500 community points is the maximum allowed per a single race event as a jockey. Daily limits apply (only applicable in Community mode.) Points earned for finishing 1st is based on the horse’s odds and a multiplier factor. For finishing 2nd, 3rd and 4th, points earned is a percentage of that earned for finishing 1st: 2nd = 5%; 3rd = 25%; 4th = 10%.

Bonus Game Points:

Each week, Horse Racing Fantasy may bonus players with community points for just running races (promotional event). The number of bonus points will depend on the promotion and your level of membership. VIP Members always earn substantially more bonus points than non-VIP Members.

Points from Tournaments:

Winners of both user-generated and management-initiated tournaments or sponsored tournaments will earn community points. The number of community points earned depends upon the number of tournament entries and the point entry fees. Each tournament will clearly identify the community point payout or formula for the payout.

Badges

As mentioned earlier, part of success in life is not money alone. Just like in real life, in our racing community, success can be measured by other achievements. Some of these achievements are known as Badges. Badges are status symbols and are provided exclusively from Horse Racing Simulation to our members who we believe deserve special recognition. In our world, a Badge is an honor. Badges cannot be purchased and cannot be transferred. Our Badge program will change from time to time, but below you will find the current listing of Badges and what they mean. Badges are easily identified and are directly associated with a member's username throughout the community, specifically seen under his profile.

Types of Badges

• - You were one of the first members to join us.  You gave us a chance when we had virtually nothing to give back.  You bought into our dream and you're helping us live it. You are respected because you've been here so long. You know this game and the community like the back of your hand.  You ARE an Inaugural Member!.
• - Loyal VIP Members who want the maximum enjoyment from our game and community and support our growth and development.  We love our VIPs!  We hope the 33 cents a day that you are spending brings you hours and hours of enjoyment.
• - Our VIP Members who have been with us for more than a year. I guess you like the game. Either that or you forgot to stop your credit card payment! Either way, we appreciate you and your dedication to helping us grow.
• - These are VIPs who have been members for two consecutive years. The most loyal of the loyal! You have spent a lot of time and a decent amount of money - both are absolutely appreciated. Everybody here at HRF gives you a virtual hug!.
• - Our members who are active in the community forums and have made at least 50 posts. These members support our growth, help other members, state your opinions and earn community points, as well. Or maybe, just maybe, you're posting a lot to get those 10 free points.
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• - You know enough to want to help other players; hopefully other players want you to help them. You're a Mentor and your students look up to you - maybe some of them will even bring you an apple!.
• - 10 students have rated you good as a Mentor. You're either very good or very lucky! When people see your profile with that Mentor Gold Badge, they know you're a person they can turn to with their questions about the game and the community. Wear that gold badge proudly.
• - You don't know much about our game, but you did know to go out and get some help. Hopefully you will be graduating soon and become a mentor yourself. Congratulations on your willingness to better your game and community skills.
• - Congratulations! You now know 'something'! Depending upon who your mentor was, you might be better off knowing nothing, but the good news is that you received another badge. Wear it proudly and now go out and earn some community points!.
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• - Members who have posted over 250 times. Either you have nothing to do with your life or you just love to help this community grow! You are loyal to the cause, you believe in the game and the community, or maybe you just like seeing your name everywhere. No matter what, your dedication is well-recognized. You ARE a community leader!.
• - Congratulations! You now have a trainer game horse and a new badge. Don't forget to feed your horse, but please do not attempt to feed your computer a carrot! Hopefully, the horse is good and the badge brings you honor.
• - Your barn is growing. You've purchased at least 25 trainer horses in the game. You are totally immersed in our world of virtual racing. You love training and hopefully winning.
• - We don't know how professional you are, but you sure own (or owned) a lot of trainer game horses. Hopefully you've had a few champions in that group. With over 100 horses under your belt, you've probably had a lot of experience and truly deserve the title "Professional Trainer."
• - You are a successful gambler, or at least you are in our virtual world. You've won a minimum of 10 bettor tournaments. Don't worry, we won't tell them how many you lost! The bottom line is, you know how to cash those tickets. Hopefully you've been saving some money for a rainy day.
• - You're a newbie, a wanna-be, but at least you're a jockey! You've posted at least 25 jockey scores, which probably means that at the least you've learned by now that riding the virtual horses in our game is not the same as driving a virtual NASCAR.
• - You've posted 100 jockey scores - a tremendous accomplishment. You've won at least 5 jockey tournaments. Good for you! You're well on your way to becoming a successful jockey in our game. All eyes are watching you, Apprentice Jockey. The good news is, no one is going to call you a "newbie" anymore.
• - 500 successful jockey rides and you still have your fingers! More impressive is that you've won 50 jockey tournaments. You are a common face in our recent tournament winner section. You are no longer associated with newbies or apprentice jockeys. You are the real deal!
• - 2000 jockey rides - WOW! 100 jockey tournament wins. That is huge! You deserve the title Professional Jockey, for sure. You are a force to be reckoned with. You know how to make these virtual horses go. Your one index finger is probably twice the size of the other one. Don't worry - it was worth it!
• - You have ridden 5000 virtual thoroughbreds. You have won 250 jockey tournaments. You are in a very elite class. You have gone where virtually no other player in our game has gone before. You probably know every inch of every racetrack in our game. You deserve respect and admiration. Newbies shake when they see you. Congratulations, you are a top jockeys.
• - 10,000 jockey scores have been posted by you. You have won 500 jockey tournaments. When your name is mentioned in the community, it's usually surrounded by words such as "best, unbelievable, god, the king, When you're in a jockey tournament, everyone but you is sweating. You have a virtual walk that airs nothing but confidence. You are in the most elite group we have. You are a Hall of Famer! Congratulations - you are at the top!
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• - You're not afraid to enter tournaments. You're not afraid to take on a challenge. You're cool and you're good. You've won a combination of a minimum of 10 jockey, bettor and trainer tournaments.
• - You're good. No, you're VERY good! You have a diverse skill set. You're not afraid to accept the challenge and, more importantly, you know how to succeed and win. You don't take losing lightly. You're in an elite group. You ARE a 50 Tournament Winner.
• - You've won a minimum of 100 tournaments in our game. You have incredible dedication and skill in the world of virtual racing. When you're roaming around in the community, nobody questions what you say. Your horses are feared in trainer tournaments, you're feared behind the starting gate and your virtual betting ability puts you right up there with Jimmy The Greek.You know how to win - absolutely! Your success in this game has to lead to a more successful lifestyle. The community applauds you!
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• - You are a true patriot to our game. You have voted at least 25 times for trainer tournaments or for horses making it to the Breeder Shed. Our game needs more players like you!
• - You have voted at least 250 times for trainer tournaments to be approved or disapproved and you’re actively trying to help other players get their horses to the Breeding Shed. You’re a politician’s dream! With this special badge, you’ve also earned 1,000 free community points.
• - Boy, you like to vote! You have voted over 1,000 times for horses to make it to the Breeding Shed or for trainer tournaments you want published or removed. You are a top patriot, and we salute you! Not only do you get this great gold badge, but you’ve also received 25,000 free community points.
• - You are the ultimate player when it comes to voting. You support the player-nominated trainer tournaments and all the players trying to get their horses to the Breeding Shed. If we had a Medal of Honor, we’d give it to you – instead, we’re giving you the Super Patriotic badge and 50,000 free community points. We salute you!
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• - You did something in the community that somebody liked. They either commented favorably about you in public or privately. You’ve been recognized as a supporter of the game. Enjoy your apple!
• - You’ve been recognized by multiple players or game moderators as someone special who really supports the game and community. Hold your head up and wear your apple proudly!
• - On multiple occasions, you have contributed in an honorable and valuable way to our horse racing game and community. You are respected by other players and even game management gives you a nod of approval. You’re wearing 3 apples. Wear them with dignity – you deserve it!
• - Everyone respects you in a big way. Upper management talks about you, players trust you and believe that you’re out for the best interests of everyone. You have the ultimate respect. You are wearing our ultimate apple badge. How do you like those apples?
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• - Recognition well deserved. A winner of 5 trainer tournaments tells other players that you understand our game.
• - Congratulations! You’ve reached double digits with your trainer tournament wins. You’re on your way to becoming a great player. You’ve definitely figured a few things out and deserve respect.
• - You have a good understanding of how our trainer game works and clearly know how to train your horses. This badge lets other trainers know they’re in for some tough competition when competing against you.
• - Congratulations on this accomplishment. You clearly understand the game and your skill exceeds more than 90% of our players. You have put in the time and effort and now it’s starting to show. You are a very good trainer!
• - You’ve hit the triple digits – a huge accomplishment! You are feared by your competitors when entering horses. You are in a very elite group of top-quality players. You are an excellent trainer!
• - An incredible accomplishment! You possess amazing dedication and talent. Your horses win tournaments virtually on your command. Fear is what other trainers feel when you enter a tournament. Your experience speaks for itself. You are an ultimate trainer!
• - You have entered our most elite class. You are considered the best trainer in the game. You fear no one, you’ve beat everyone. You bring out the best in every horse and maximize their ability. There only be a handful trainers that will ever enter your elite class. Your saying is "Fear no one; beat everyone".
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• - This badge lets players know that you can definitely ride a virtual horse. You are on your way to becoming a top jock. Keep it up! Good work in winning 10 jockey rides in community mode in a single day.
• - You possess great skill maneuvering horses in and out of traffic. You clearly have a great eye for identifying which horse to ride. Winning 25 jockey races in community mode in a single day is no small feat. Congratulations!
• - Very few people can win 50 jockey races in community mode in a single day. You have a natural eye for picking the right horse and possess incredible skill maneuvering your horses around the track. When you enter jockey tournaments, you are feared.
• - You are the ultimate jockey in our game! Very few people can win 100 jockey races in community mode in a single day. You possess a skill that is nothing less than amazing. Congratulations on an enormous accomplishment. The community salutes you.
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• - You’ve made 10 bets in community mode in a single day that returned a positive ROI. A very good accomplishment. Keep this up and you should probably spend more time at the track.
• - Winning 25 bets in community mode in a single day is no easy accomplishment. You clearly understand horse racing and know how to pick the right horses. Imagine how much money you would be making in real life!
• - Very few people will ever wear this badge. 50 winning bets in community mode in a single day is an enormous accomplishment. You possess the skill of a superior handicapper and the mind of a true horse racing genius. Congratulations on this very difficult feat!
• - Winning 100 bets in community mode in a single day is astounding. You are a betting genius! If you haven’t written a book already, you should probably write one on how to bet the horses. It’s almost as if, when you make your bet, you’re giving instructions to the horse to win. You have achieved a status that is virtually impossible. Everyone in our virtual racing community stands up and salutes you. Congratulations, you are the ultimate betting machine!
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• - Your horse is the current money earner in our community and might just be considered one of the best horses in the game. He has talent and so do you because you’re managing his career perfectly.
• - Your horse is the second current money leader in the game. This is a big accomplishment. Give him a carrot – he deserves it! Congratulations on your training ability, as well.
• - Your horse is currently #3 for money earnings in our community. This is no easy task! Think of the thousands of horses we have in the game, and only one person can carry this badge. Congratulations!
• - Your horse is ranked #4 for money earnings in our entire community. You should be proud of yourself, but before it goes to your head, remember – there are three horses in front of you. Your horse has talent and you are a good trainer. That’s the good news. The bad news is you’re not holding the top position.
• - Congratulations! You’re got a very good horse on your hands; in fact, we should call him great. Being one of the top 5 of all the horses in our game when it comes to money earnings. The next time you’re out with your friends, make sure you tell them you own one of the best virtual race horses in the world.
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• - Congratulations! Your horse is the Number One Community Point Earner in the game. What a massive accomplishment! Not only is your horse great, but you are placing him in tournaments to maximize his earning potential. Only one person wears this badge and currently it is you. The question is, can you keep it?
• - Congratulations! Your horse is #2 in community point earnings out of the thousands of horses racing in our virtual world. This is an amazing task. What a great badge of honor to have. It lets the community know not only how great your horse is, but how great a trainer you are.
• - Congratulations! Your horse is the #3 community point earner in our game and community - fantastic accomplishment! You deserve a pat on the back and a lot of respect from other players. Remember, only one person can carry this person at any given time. Currently is it you. The question is, can you retain it?
• - Congratulations! Your horse is the fourth place community point earner in the game. If you’re not good in math, that means only 3 horses have earned more community points on an individual basis than your horse. With over 10,000 horses in our community, to be ranked in the top 5 is amazing. Go treat yourself to dinner – you deserve it!
• - Congratulations! Your horse rounds out the top 5 community point earners of all horses in our game. The good news is, you made the Top 5, but the real question is, can you get your horse to go even higher on the list? What a great badge to have. Fight to keep it!
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• - Let me be the first to shake your hand. I’ll give you a Puddles ‘woof-woof’. Your stable has earned more virtual dollars than any other stable in the game. Yours is the dominating stable. Your presence is felt everywhere. What an amazing accomplishment! Your training ability and breeding ability speak for themselves. As a special thank you for earning this badge, we have credited your account with 25,000 free community points.
• - Your stable is currently #2 in our game and community for money earnings. There is only one barn in front of you. That’s incredible! You know how to manage your horses and you definitely know how to breed. This badge indicates your dedication to the game and community and tells everyone you are serious about virtual racing.
• - Congratulations! Your stable rounds out the top 3 for current money earnings. Of all the stables we have in our game and all the players who own horses, your stable has earned more community points than all of them except two. What a special honor to hold this badge. Congratulations, again!
• - Your stable is recognized as the #4 top money earning stable in the entire community. With over 100,000 members, your stable has earned the fourth position for money earnings. A great accomplishment!
• - Your stable rounds out the top 5 positions for money earnings in our community. Because you know how to manage your barn and place your horses, you are receiving this special badge. Being in the top 5 is great, but your goal now should be to get in the top 3. Good luck, and remember – you are in a very elite group.
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• - Your stable has earned more community points than any other stable in the game. This is one of the highest honor badges anyone can receive. Only one person can carry this badge at a time, and currently that person is you. For receiving such top honors, we have bonused your account 25,000 free community points. You must be a great trainer, great breeders and truly understand every aspect of the game. Everyone is envious of this very special badge.
• - Congratulations! Your stable ranks #2 in community earnings out of all the stables in our community. Your ability to breed the right horses and place your horses in the correct tournaments has earned you this very special status. Be proud – there is only one stable ahead of you, and I know you can catch him.
• - You are a superstar! Your barn is well-managed and you know how to place your horses in the right tournaments. You currently have the third most community point-earning stable in the entire community This is not an easy accomplishment. It takes a tremendous amount of talent to do this. Only one person can wear this badge at any given time, and that person is you.
• - You are on the leader board of all-time stable community point leaders. Your fourth place position is a great accomplishment. When you post threads in the forum, expect a lot of respect. Members know your name and feat your barn. Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment.
• - Your stable rounds out the top 5 of all-time community point earners. Though you’re not in the top 3, which I know you can obtain, you still have accomplished an amazing task. Only 4 other stables in our virtual world have earned more community points. With a little luck and your continued dedication, you might find yourself moving higher on the list. Wear this badge in the community with dignity. You obviously earned it!
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• - You've been recognized by community leaders as someone who has a special skill with several aspects of our game. We applaud and thank you.
• - You're wearing the gold badge of honor. You're taking your expertise and sharing it with others. You are helping this community. You are dedicated and you're respected.
• - Management thinks highly of you. You've been given the ability to shut down threads and stop rumors. When you speak, people listen. They know you have the respect of management and that your best interests are for the game andcommunity.
• - You work for HRF. You've got the power to shut down accounts. Some people like you and some people don't. You're always getting private messages with all types of questions. For the most part, you're a good person. Whether the community agrees or disagrees with you, you try to do your best to build that bond between the community and the HRF management. The community likes you but probably won't have a beer with you on a Saturday night. And, take that suit off!
• - Everybody knows you as "puddles". Very few people know who puddles it. I'm going to tell them - Puddles was your best friend and your 20-year companion. Puddles was also the name of one of your first race horses. Some people love you; others hate you. But, when there's a problem, everyone goes to you. You have a reputation for being tough and you've embarrassed a few people right in the community. We know you're working hard to build this game and we thank you. We know you try to listen when we have comments and suggestions. Sometimes it seems like you're having a bad day, and we may regret asking the question in the first place. We never know. Overall we respect you and we're rooting for you to build this community to as big as it can be.

Bloggers, moderators and community service badge holders, although they have special privileges and functions inside our community, still abide by all of the same rules and guidelines as all of our members.

AWARDS

Players who win specific tournaments can earn awards or badges. Not all tournaments earn awards or badges. Special tournaments that earn awards will be identified as part of the tournament prize package. In addition to tournament awards, members can also earn awards at the end of the year that are given to community members for specific achievements throughout the year. In order to motivate an active community, Horse Racing Simulation does not identify what area of action can generate awards until one month prior to the awards event. Certain awards are obtained simply by actions and the frequency of those actions. Other awards will be suggested by our members and then voted upon by the community, giving everyone's voice a chance to be heard.

Be active - be courteous and considerate - be fair - be helpful - friendly - supportive - and your opportunity for awards, which will not only include special badges but also special prizes such as gifts, trips, memorabilia, etc., will be more probable.

Asshole Award - Management has no say. You're nominated for this award by your fellow members. You will wear this award for one week. You ARE the Asshole of the Week! You did it to yourself. Don't blame anyone. Next time, think about what you did. The good news is, you're still allowed to hang out here and deep down, we love you. If we didn't, we wouldn't have given you this award.