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Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer is the newest horse racing simulation title from Koei-Tecmo. While not the first title to do so, the game combines creative input from the Tecmo and Koei development teams. The producer notes that the development team wants to present a "refreshing and real" game. Therefore, members of the team traveled globally to visit horse racing tracks in Europe. Japan's Nakayama Race Track, for instance, will be recreated as close as possible in the game.

The Tecmo side's Gallop Racer and Koei's G1 Jockey racing series are now available for overseas market play on PS Move and Kinetic devices. The Japanese version, titled Champion Jockey: Gallop Racer & GI Jockey, features a Wii Balance Board and hand-held controllers. Consumers can also purchase a horse race observation kit.

Gameplay[]

  • There are three play styles that players may choose from:
    • Gallop Racer style - considered casual and easy for anyone to play.
    • GI Jockey style - heavily focuses on the horse raising aspect. Players must pay close attention to the horse's rhythm and needs during races (circular gauges found in the left bottom corner). If a horse dislikes running on muddy terrain, for instance, this will affect their performance greatly.
    • Custom style - lets players pick and choose traits from the first two styles.
  • Horses can race in normal plain race tracks or obstacle courses. A few of the horses appearing in the game are Earnestly, Orfèvre, and Marcellina.
  • Players can choose to raise their horses in a Japanese or European stable.
  • The game features 10,000 race tracks, with each named for the Japanese version, while Western ports don't, aiming to create multiple tracks for player goals.
  • Each horse has their varying traits and degrees of potential. Potential in this game refers to the stamina a horse will have for their last sprint for the finish line.
  • Though they haven't been named yet, there are three rod positions the player can choose to make during a race. Each one is capable of affecting a horse's stamina rating and speed.
  • The game's horse raising sequences resemble the Winning Post series, with automatic training sessions and manual training options for optimal results.
  • Two players can race against one another using two controllers and a single television. For online matches, a total of four players can race against one another. The matchings can be decided amongst a group of invited friends or randomly based on the player's strengths.
  • Downloadable content so far includes background music and unique mounts.

Modes[]

Story Mode[]

The game features a jockey starting as a novice racing jockey aiming to become the world champion. Players can raise horses and challenge rivals in a simulation mode. Quest Challenges, based on historical races or horses, allow players to become undefeated champions. Practice Challenges increase benefits and bonus points based on performance.

Race Mode[]

Lets players choose from multiple race tracks for a race. A secondary "Fan Race Mode" is available here, allowing players to retry their results from Story Mode. Unlike Story Mode, Fan Race Mode gives the option of retrying a given race with the same exact circumstances as when the player first tried a race.

Beginner Race Mode[]

Lets beginners practice the basics of racing before choosing to start a game.

Tutorial[]

Teaches the essential motions and gestures needed for racing, such as starting a horse's sprint and hopping over obstacles. The game's grading system will be on during this mode to help players keep track of their progress.

Trophies/Achievements[]

Icon Name Unlock Method Type Xbox Points
Champion Jockey Trophy Trophy Hunter Obtain all of the available trophies. Platinum 50
Champion Jockey Trophy 2 Quest Challenges: Completed Conquer the Quest Challenges. Gold 50
Champion Jockey Trophy 12 Best Winning Average (Europe) Gain Best Winning Average with Europe as your base location. Silver 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 11 Champion Jockey (Europe) Be named Champion Jockey with Europe as your base location. Silver 30
Champion Jockey Trophy 5 G1 Breeder Earn a G1 Race victory with one of your bred horses. Silver 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 10 Grand Prize Jockey (Europe) Be named Grand Prize Jockey with Europe as your base location. Silver 30
Champion Jockey Trophy 8 Grand Prize Jockey (Japan) Be named Grand Prize Jockey with Japan as your base location. Silver 30
Champion Jockey Trophy 6 Hall of Fame Breeder One of your bred horses is selected for the Hall of Fame. Silver 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 7 Horse of the Year Breeder One of your bred horses is selected as Horse of the Year. Silver 30
Champion Jockey Trophy 3 Jockey About Town Win a race at every racecourse. Silver 30
Champion Jockey Trophy 14 Leading Apprentice (Europe) Be named Leading Apprentice with Europe as your base location. Silver 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 9 Leading Apprentice (Japan) Be named Leading Apprentice with Japan as your base location. Silver 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 13 Leading Earner (Europe) Be named Leading Earner with Europe as your base location. Silver 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 15 Negative Ability Specialist Trigger 10 or more negative abilities. Silver 30
Champion Jockey Trophy 4 Practice Challenges: Completed Conquer the Practice Challenges. Silver 50
Champion Jockey Trophy 16 Promoted to Outstanding Be promoted to a Jockey Ranking of Outstanding. Silver 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 3 Story Mode: 1st G1 Win Earn first G1 victory in the Story Mode. Silver 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 3 Story Mode: 1st Overseas G1 Win Earn first G1 Race victory in the Story Mode after transferring overseas. Silver 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 33 Backstabber Steal 100 or more ride requests from other jockeys. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 29 Best Winning Average (Japan) Gain Best Winning Average with Japan as your base location. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 20 Champion 2 yo Colt Breeder One of your bred horses is selected as Champion 2 yo Colt. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 21 Champion 2 yo Filly Breeder One of your bred horses is selected as Champion 2 yo Filly. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 22 Champion 3 yo Colt Breeder One of your bred horses is selected as Champion 3 yo Colt. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 23 Champion 3 yo Filly Breeder One of your bred horses is selected as Champion 3 yo Filly. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 28 Champion Jockey (Japan) Be named Champion Jockey with Japan as your base location. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 31 Champion Jump Jockey (Europe) Be named Champion Jump Jockey with Europe as your base location. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 28 Champion Jump Jockey (Japan) Be named Champion Jump Jockey with Japan as your base location. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 27 Champion Jumper Breeder One of your bred horses is selected as Champion Jumper. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 24 Champion Older Horse Breeder One of your bred horses is selected as Champion Older Horse. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 25 Champion Sprinter Breeder One of your bred horses is selected as Champion Sprinter. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 26 Champion Stayer Breeder One of your bred horses is selected as Champion Stayer. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 36 Fancies the Ladies Win 10 or more G-Races that are filly/mare only in a single year. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 19 G-Race Breeder Earn a G-Race victory with one of your bred horses. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 42 Leader of the Revolution Win a race using a Revolution. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 30 Leading Earner (Japan) Be named Leading Earner with Japan as your base location. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 32 Looks Gift Horses in the Mouth Refuse a total of 100 ride requests that are offered to you. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 39 Master of the Drop-In Win 10 or more G1 Races with a Drop-In horse in a single year. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 40 Master of the Drop-Out Win 10 or more G1 Races with a Drop-Out horse in a single year. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 38 Master of the Front-Runner Win 10 or more G1 Races with a Front-Runner horse in a single year. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 41 Master of the Hold-Up Win 10 or more G1 Races with a Hold-Up horse in a single year. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 37 Master of the Jump Race Win 5 or more G-Jump Races in a single year. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 43 One of Ability Win a race using an Ability. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 44 Promoted to Beginner Be promoted to a Jockey Ranking of Beginner. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 17 Story Mode: 1st G-Race Win Earn first G-Race victory in the Story Mode. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 17 Story Mode: 1st Overseas G-R Win Earn first G-Race victory in the Story Mode after transferring overseas. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 17 Story Mode: 1st Overseas Win Earn first victory in the Story Mode after transferring overseas. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 17 Story Mode: 1st Win Earn first victory in the Story Mode. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 35 Straight to the Top Win a G1 Race for your first victory of the year. Bronze 20
Champion Jockey Trophy 18 Successful Breeder Earn a victory with one of your bred horses. Bronze 10
Champion Jockey Trophy 34 Troublemaker Be demoted in the standings more than 20 times due to Stewards' Enquiries. Bronze 20


Related Media[]

The Race Guide book has an original downloadable serial code for a "Variety Race Horse Pack". Its companion book, which introduces the famous horses and other special mount types in the game, comes with a downloadable code for a "Medieval Model Pack". The second pack is currently available in the European version as downloadable content.

Horse enthusiast group Uoooma Project is going to hold a one day event at Fish Bank Tokyo called Uoooma Jockey's Cafe. Sixty attendees can reserve their table for the event. Diners can enjoy food and beverages prepared, cooked, and served by popular Japanese racing jockey, Hiroki Goto. A special Champion Jockey tournament (using the PlayStation 3 version) is also going to be held; players can use the game's simulation to race against Goto. The event is a collaboration with Koei-Tecmo and takes place on March 20th 11:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM (JST). A short comment by Goto regarding the event can also be seen on Gamecity's Keiba Blog.

Shishirara TV will be broadcasting a live playthrough of Champion Jockey Special on September 18, 2017.

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