: Information for all horses, whether active or retired, is permanently stored, allowing for deep statistical analysis across hundreds of seasons.

: While maintaining a somewhat "old-school" interface, the game added tabbed menu screens to reduce clutter and improved 3D race textures and skyboxes.

: Much of the underlying simulation code from earlier versions (SO1 and SO2) was rewritten to allow for future expansion and improved stability.

: You can take on the role of an owner or trainer, managing a stable of thousands of horses across a dynamic, never-ending game world.

Compared to previous versions, Starters Orders 7 introduced several significant technical and gameplay updates:

: The game accurately simulates both flat and UK jumps racing with a full realistic calendar. It features fields of up to 40 runners, making it one of the most comprehensive racing engines in gaming.