Starters Orders 6 Horse Racing
Released Jun 2016
Starters Orders 6 is an in-depth Horse Racing management simulation. Train your string of horses and race around the globe. Build up your stable and breed new horses. Take the role of the jockey and ride in races (with Oculus Rift support).
75% positive · 108 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $34.99
Can't confirm — worth a look
We couldn't confirm these stores carry this game.
Green Man Gaming Steam key Search IndieGala Steam key Search Prices in USD, as listed by each store.
Buying through an affiliate store helps support the site
Evaluation
Starters Orders 6 launched on June 29, 2016. The only post-launch developer communication on record is a feature/bug-fix patch (version 1.080) released on October 12, 2016, which added visual improvements and minor AI fixes. There have been no developer posts of any kind since that date — nearly a decade of silence. Crucially, the store page itself announces that a newer successor, Starters Orders 7, is now available on Steam, indicating that Strategic Designs Ltd. has moved on to the next entry in the series. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, and no sustained post-launch update pattern beyond that single patch. The game shipped as a complete product and has received no meaningful development activity since October 2016.
Evidence
Store page explicitly notes that a newer successor, Starters Orders 7, is now available on Steam, signaling that development focus has moved to the next game in the series.
Version 1.080 patch released on October 12, 2016 — the last and only post-launch developer communication, adding visual features and bug fixes. No updates have followed.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Strategic Designs Ltd.
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Starters Orders 6 is the latest release in the acclaimed horse racing management game series 'Starters Orders' that has been leading the pack for well over a decade.
Please note a later version of this game is now available on Steam: Starters Orders 7.
Build up your stables and your own string of race horses to compete in the big races around the globe. Breed new horses and take on legendary horses trained by AI trainers. Use your prize money to buy new horses at the sales and boost your funds by studying the form and betting on races.
Massive and accurate simulation includes hundreds of trainers and jockeys and thousands of horses. Choose from UK, North American, Irish or Australian racing modes. Choose also from flat or jumps game modes or a combination of both (jumps available for UK and Irish game modes only).
Take the reins and ride your own horses in full 3D including with optional Oculus Rift support for a true 'In the saddle' experience.
Realistic simulated races. Detailed form cards and race cards with accurate betting markets. Group races, claiming races, Handicap's, selling races, listed races and more.
Stewards enquiries, blocked runs, disqualifications, fallers, unseated rider, accurate handicapping, turf and dirt racing. A horse racing simulation created for racing enthusiasts by racing enthusiasts.
Note: Starters Orders 6 is a complex simulation aimed at racing enthusiasts. Please read the instructions (link on this store page) if you are stuck or visit the website forums.
Developed by Mark Loveday who has been creating sports management simulations since the early 90's.
Please note a later version of this game is now available on Steam: Starters Orders 7.
Build up your stables and your own string of race horses to compete in the big races around the globe. Breed new horses and take on legendary horses trained by AI trainers. Use your prize money to buy new horses at the sales and boost your funds by studying the form and betting on races.
Massive and accurate simulation includes hundreds of trainers and jockeys and thousands of horses. Choose from UK, North American, Irish or Australian racing modes. Choose also from flat or jumps game modes or a combination of both (jumps available for UK and Irish game modes only).
Take the reins and ride your own horses in full 3D including with optional Oculus Rift support for a true 'In the saddle' experience.
Realistic simulated races. Detailed form cards and race cards with accurate betting markets. Group races, claiming races, Handicap's, selling races, listed races and more.
Stewards enquiries, blocked runs, disqualifications, fallers, unseated rider, accurate handicapping, turf and dirt racing. A horse racing simulation created for racing enthusiasts by racing enthusiasts.
Note: Starters Orders 6 is a complex simulation aimed at racing enthusiasts. Please read the instructions (link on this store page) if you are stuck or visit the website forums.
Developed by Mark Loveday who has been creating sports management simulations since the early 90's.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
Something about this evaluation looks wrong Report illegal or harmful content