Derby Jockey 2 is a horse racing simulation game developed by Graphic Research and published by Asmik Ace Entertainment. It launched in Japan on September 29, 1995, for the Super Famicom (Super Nintendo Entertainment System).
In the game, players take on the role of a horse trainer. They buy top-quality thoroughbreds, breed and train them, and enter them in various races. The ultimate goal is to claim Japan’s highest horse racing honor: G1 race titles. The game includes detailed tutorials, so even new players can pick it up easily.
As the sequel to *Derby Jockey: Rider’s Path* (released in 1994), *Derby Jockey 2* carries over the core gameplay of the original. Players raise their own horses and compete in races across Japan, working their way up to G1-level events.
Key gameplay features include:
- **Horse Training**: Purchase high-quality thoroughbreds, breed them, and train them to boost all their stats.
- **Race Participation**: Enter well-trained horses in various events to compete for championships.
- **Strategy Planning**: Create tailored race strategies based on each horse’s traits and race conditions to boost your odds of winning.
With its in-depth horse raising system and realistic racing experience, *Derby Jockey 2* has won over many horse racing fans and simulation game players.
