Winning Post 2 – Program ’96 is a detailed horse racing simulation developed by Koei and released for the SNES in 1996. As part of Koei’s long-running management series, players take on the role of a stable owner and breeder. The gameplay focuses on managing bloodlines, balancing training schedules, and entering horses in competitive races, with the database updated to reflect the 1996 Japanese racing season.
How to play
Navigate your stable’s menus to breed, train, and race your horses. The game uses standard SNES controls: move through menus using the arrow keys (D-pad), and make selections using the Z, X, A, and S keys (A, B, X, Y). Press Enter for Start and Shift for Select.
Tips
- Carefully monitor your horse’s condition and fatigue levels; pushing them too hard in training or over-racing can lead to career-ending injuries.
- Success heavily depends on breeding strategy. Pay close attention to bloodlines and pair compatible sires and dams to produce foals capable of winning Grade 1 races.
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