Anyone who has ever been will tell you that here is nothing like a day at the races, the excitement and anticipation in the air is so tangible that you can’t help but become caught up in it. Derby Day captures this exact magic and excitement in a virtual horse race that is second to none and has fast become a favourite amongst many horse racing fanatics.

The game allows you to place up to 9 wagers on one or more of the 6 participating steeds per race (you can even check out their profiles beforehand by clicking on their names), with variety of betting options including betting on the winner, Exacta’s, placements and more. The points column onscreen indicates the current form of the horse and the higher rated horses are also the favourites to win and therefore have lower payout rates.

Be sure to check out the other influential elements like the weather conditions which are displayed at the top right hand of the screen as this does come into play and affect the horses just it would in real life.

Once you’ve made your bets click on “race” and they’re off along with your heart rate…you just can’t help but jump up and down and scream as they race to the finish line and your horse comes in!