Winning Post 2 is a horse-racing breeding and management simulation game, and the second game in the long-running Winning Post Series . As with the previous game, the player starts with an existing stable of horses, and has 30 in-game years to raise award-winning horses. This involves hiring breeders, jockeys, and trainers, deciding on training schedules and which horses to breed, and entering races. The player does not participate directly in races; they are computer-controlled, with the player merely betting on outcomes and then watching as a spectator.
The gameplay is similar to the first Winning Post , but with additional features such as more races available, including local races and international events like the Epsom Derby, Arlington Million Stakes, and Breeders' Cup. The player must make strategic decisions to increase their chances of winning, all while managing their stable and resources.
Winning Post 2 was released on March 22, 1996 for the Playstation console.