RACING HQ – 2016 IN REVIEW

RACING HQ – 2016 in review

I would like to share with our community the 2016 racing year, highlights, achievements and progress. Firstly I would like to congratulate and thank Mike for his ongoing commitment to our great game, he continues to improve and add to our game, the greatest horse racing sim game in the world, thrills, excitement, challenges and interest have never been greater. Congratulations to every Player (SEASON ACHIEVEMENTS), Residencies (TRAINERS and MANAGERS), our writers at the BTB and in the forums. All in all another great year and we can now prepare for the coming new season.

Racing HQ is a fairly new Residency and continues to grow and get stronger, to all our members I thank you for your ongoing support and loyalty through the past 2 seasons, congratulations with your successes and help in making our team a friendly group to be part of, committed to improvement and success, to all the men and women of Racing HQ, I am privileged to have such great people in my team.

HIGHLIGHTS

As the season winds down all prize horses have been won and sent, the winning trainer has been crowned and his cheque has been deposited into his account, I hope all prize horses meet with success and am looking forward to next years crop, as our team grows I will continue to offer the best bloodlines we can afford. There has been many highlights throughout the year but I would like to mention 3 in particular.

  Swapsco Kitty (3 year old filly) – Bred a trained by Maximo (vegasbuzz – nycowboy), she has had a stellar career so far and topped it off with induction into the Hall of Fame 2016, Congratulation Maximo, fantastic job, you must be so proud. We all wish you further success with her but I can’t wait for her babies to arrive.

Princess Lever (4 year old filly) – Bred a trained by Tristan (cencall – cencall1 ) she has had a big year winning 2 x G1’s culminating in a win in the prestigious G1 Breeders’ Bowl Distaff. This daughter of Awesome Again has been expertly handled throughout her career and another whose offspring sends chills down my spine. Great work Tristan, take a bow.

Racing HQ trainers Premiership winner Dave (mightyforego), a deserved winner, we applaud you. It was a good battle with Brian (bmr001) putting in giant strides near the finish to claim 2nd and Steve (buffalosteve) having a memorable year to finish 3rd. Last years winner Kevin (worldclass) again showed what a quality trainer he is taking 4th spot. Next year promises to be a hard fought contest, congratulations Dave and good luck to all in 2017.

EQUINICS

Well, we had our 1st Equinics, also displaying our Residency colors, taking on the might of the Sim and did ourselves proud, no wins but a few very pleasing placings. A big thank you to our team and our nominees who missed out, looking forward to greater success in the future, we will be better for the experience team, cheers to everyone.

On a personal note, I reached another milestone this year, 200 stakes wins. Pretty happy with that but my G1 conversion rate needs works, back to my Bart Cummings training guide.

Finally, I cordially invite any new members who would like to be part of our progressive team to have a look at our site, you will be met with open arms. Just email me with a your main stable name and associated stables, any silks requests and a picture of you if possible – email address gregoryclifton1955@gmail.com Thank you all and best of luck in 2017 Greg (gcliffo)