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# Watching a Race

## The Race Viewer

When a race goes live, you can watch a 2D top-down animation of the horses running the 1,000 m track.

The race plays out in four quarters (each \~6 seconds), giving each segment its own moment of suspense:

1. Out of the gates — early jockeying for position.
2. Back stretch — pack settles, leaders emerge.
3. Far turn — closers start to move.
4. Home stretch — the finish.

You'll see horse positions update segment by segment, with the leader called out at each break.

## Following Without Watching

You don't have to watch live. The race plays out in the background even if you switch screens. Results appear in your Bet History the moment the race finishes, and your balance updates with any winnings.

## Replays

After a race finishes, the full replay is available instantly from the Race Detail page. Useful for studying your horses — watch how they break from the gate, how they handle the surface, and where they make their move.


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