The Sport of Kings forces a few demands upon it's participants. For one, the horse must be sturdy of hoof and it's bloodline strong. Next, the jockey needs to be a lightweight and the trainer wise to the ways and whims of equines. When all of the elements meld and mesh like a finely tuned machine, races are won and purses are captured. Derby Jockey began it's life on the Super Famicom and has evolved from 2-D racing to full blown 3-D featuring thundering hoofs and thrilling races. In DJ 2K1, you begin the game with an untrained horse who needs to be broken in and adapted to the ways of his new masters. With the proper training, the horse will help you capture stakes and acclaim. New to the 2001 version are detailed horse training and arcade style racing on horseback.