Starters Orders Touch (the mobile version of the acclaimed Starters Orders series) is frequently called the 'Football Manager of horse racing,' and the title is well-deserved. This isn't just a simple betting game; it's a deep, granular management simulation. You are responsible for everything: training schedules, breeding programs, hiring jockeys, and managing your stable's finances across realistic global racing seasons.
The accuracy is what sets it apart. The game features a complex breeding model, realistic race tactics, and AI that actually feels competitive. Whether you're targeting the big flat races in the UK or jump racing in Ireland, the sense of accomplishment when your horse lands a major win is unparalleled. The 'pay once and play' model is a breath of fresh air in a market full of microtransaction-heavy sports games. It's a hardcore sim that respects the sport and the player.
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Dubbed the Football Manager of Horse racing Starters Orders Touch enables the player to train and breed a string of race horses and take on AI trainers throughout the globe over realistic seasons with game modes and schedules covering:
UK (flat and jumps racing)
USA (flat racing)
Australia (flat racing)
Ireland (flat and jumps racing)
France (flat racing)
Japan (flat racing)
Target the big races throughout the globe. Land betting coups and build up your stable ranking. Take on Legendary horses from the past.
Edit the trainers and jockeys and create your own set's complete with portraits.
Realistic races with accurate jockey AI and race tactics.
Hardcore mode with tough, realistic breeding model.
Superb Trainer AI creating realistic season's year after year.
Realistic Race categories and grades reflecting real racing.
Realistic race cards and form cards.
Pay once and play. No in-app purchased required to unlock features!
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhoneĀ 5S, iPhoneĀ 6, iPhoneĀ 6Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 6S, iPhoneĀ 6SĀ Plus, iPhoneĀ SE (1stĀ generation), iPhoneĀ 7, iPhoneĀ 7Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 8, iPhoneĀ 8 Plus, iPhoneĀ X, iPhoneĀ XS, iPhoneĀ XSĀ Max, iPhoneĀ XR, iPhoneĀ 11, iPhoneĀ 11Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 11Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ SE (2ndĀ generation), iPhoneĀ 12Ā mini, iPhoneĀ 12, iPhoneĀ 12Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 12Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 13Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 13Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 13Ā mini, iPhoneĀ 13, iPhoneĀ SE (3rdĀ generation), iPhoneĀ 14, iPhoneĀ 14Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 14Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 14Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 15, iPhoneĀ 15Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 15Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 15Ā ProĀ Max, iPhoneĀ 16, iPhoneĀ 16Ā Plus, iPhoneĀ 16Ā Pro, iPhoneĀ 16Ā ProĀ Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPadĀ Air, iPadĀ Air WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ 2, iPadĀ miniĀ 2 WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ AirĀ 2, iPadĀ AirĀ 2 WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ 3, iPadĀ miniĀ 3 WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ 4, iPadĀ miniĀ 4 WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch), iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch) Wi-FiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (9.7āinch), iPadĀ Pro (9.7āinch) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ (5thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch) (2ndĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch) (2ndĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (10.5āinch), iPadĀ Pro (10.5āinch) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (6thĀ generation), iPadĀ (6thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (11āinch), iPadĀ Pro (11āinch) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch) (3rdĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch) (3rdĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ mini (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ mini (5thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Air (3rdĀ generation), iPadĀ Air (3rdĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (7thĀ generation), iPadĀ (7thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (11āinch) (2ndĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (11āinch) (2ndĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch) (4thĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch) (4thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Air (4thĀ generation), iPadĀ Air (4thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ (8thĀ generation), iPadĀ (8thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ ProĀ (11-inch) (3rdĀ generation), iPadĀ ProĀ (11-inch) (3rdĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ ProĀ (12.9-inch) (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ ProĀ (12.9-inch) (5thĀ generation) Wi-FiĀ +Ā Cellular, iPadĀ mini (6thĀ generation), iPadĀ mini (6thĀ generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9thĀ generation), iPad (9thĀ generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Air (5thĀ generation), iPadĀ Air (5thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPad (10thĀ generation), iPad (10thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (11āinch) (4thĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (11āinch) (4thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch) (6thĀ generation), iPadĀ Pro (12.9āinch) (6thĀ generation) WiāFiĀ + Cellular, iPadĀ Air 11-inch (M2), iPadĀ Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Air 13-inch (M2), iPadĀ Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ Pro 13-inch (M4), iPadĀ Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPadĀ miniĀ (A17Ā Pro), iPadĀ miniĀ (A17Ā Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPodĀ touch (6thĀ generation), and iPodĀ touch (7thĀ generation).Starters Orders Touch is the latest in the horse racing management series that began in 2003 and has been praised by racing enthusiasts and the racing press ever since!
Dubbed the Football Manager of Horse racing Starters Orders Touch enables the player to train and breed a string of race horses and take on AI trainers throughout the globe over realistic seasons with game modes and schedules covering:
UK (flat and jumps racing)
USA (flat racing)
Australia (flat racing)
Ireland (flat and jumps racing)
France (flat racing)
Japan (flat racing)
Target the big races throughout the globe. Land betting coups and build up your stable ranking. Take on Legendary horses from the past.
Edit the trainers and jockeys and create your own set's complete with portraits.
Realistic races with accurate jockey AI and race tactics.
Hardcore mode with tough, realistic breeding model.
Superb Trainer AI creating realistic season's year after year.
Realistic Race categories and grades reflecting real racing.
Realistic race cards and form cards.
Pay once and play. No in-app purchased required to unlock features!




















Starters Orders Touch is the latest in the world-renowned horse racing management series. Dubbed the Football Manager of horse racing, it enables players to train and breed a string of race horses and take on AI trainers globally. Featuring realistic seasons for the UK, USA, Australia, Ireland, France, and Japan, you can target the world's biggest races, land betting coups, and build your stable's reputation. This is a deep, realistic simulation with accurate jockey tactics and a tough breeding model.
Realistic global racing circuits
Deep breeding and genetics model
Accurate jockey AI and tactics
Pay once, play forever (no IAP)
Start by selecting your region. Focus on breeding horses with strong lineages to improve your chances in higher-grade races. Manage your trainer's AI to ensure your horses are at peak fitness for race day.
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