Race to victory from the comfort of your sofa!

A new video game has been launched to give players the thrill of racing, from the comfort of their own home!

Champion Jockey: Gr1 Jockey and Gallop Racer can let anyone enjoy the thrills and spills while learning to use equestrian equipment such as reins and a whip without even going near a real horse saddle!

Released on the 2nd September, the game can be used on Xbox, Wii and PS3 and can be played online against other racing enthusiasts. Riders can chose between jumps or flat from their virtual armchair saddle!

"Players will learn how to use the horse's reins and whip as well shifting their body-weight to ride their thoroughbred to victory," claimed a spokesman for the game, though we think it takes a few years riding out both lots to achieve all this. "

The game costs £39.99 and for more information visit www.championjockey.eu