Horse Races Locations and Details:
There are a total of 6 horses racing quests; 3 are in Crow’s Perch counting as one quest; 4 are in Velen counting as one quest, and 4 are across Skellige, counting as 4th quests.
Races: Crow’s Perch
Access this race by visiting a Notice Board in Velen that mentions this race, then head to the starting line.
- Location: Crow’s Perch (see adjacent maps)
- Competitors: Stutterin’ Matko, Iron-Arse Hans, Black Bogdan
Objective:
- Beat the Riders
After picking up the Notice you can find Radko near the starting line. Talk to him and pick an opponent as well as amount to bet. Then start the race. Head here at sundown. You get to choose from three revolting riders loyal to the Baron (Stutterin’ Matko, Iron-Arse Hans, and Black Bogdan), and beat them past the post.
- #1 Reward: Up to 100 Crowns
- #2 Reward: Up to 100 Crowns
- #3 Reward:Up to 100 Crowns and Enhanced Horse Blinders
Races: The Great Erasmus Vegelbud Memorial Derby
Access this race by visiting a Notice Board in Velen or Novigrad that mentions this race, then head to the racing pavilion outside the Vegelbud Residence, after which you’re able to race. This quest can also be started after taking a leaflet from a herald standing in main Novigrad square and announcing the Vegelbud Derby.
- Location: Vegelbud Residence (see adjacent maps)
- Competitors: Seamus Holt (astride Athos), Viscount Rommer (astride Caniculus), Luc Vegelbud (astride Succubus), Carlo “Cleaver” Varese
Objectives:
- Beat the first rider.
- Beat the second rider.
- Beat Luc Vegelbud.
The Vegelbud races are an altogether more high-class affair. You must bring 100 crowns to pay the race master each time you wish to participate, so it pays to know the courses before you start galloping. You don’t have a choice of rider or course to challenge; simply beat the first rider to move on to the second, then the final race against the tricky Luc Vegelbud.
- #1 Reward: Crowns, Superior Racing Saddle
- #2 Reward: Crowns, Rugged Saddlebags
- #3 Reward: Crowns, Superior Cavalry Saddle
Objectives:
- Read the letter you received
- Talk to Cleaver about the letter
After beating Luc Vegelbud, one of Carlo “Cleaver” Varese’s henchdwarves calls you over to congratulate you. He hands you a letter. Read it, and visit Cleaver’s headquarters in Novigrad. He asks you to race in Palio. Now you are racing 2 others. Follow the course shown in the adjacent map, concentrate on beating both the other riders as you race through Novigrad and back through Farcorners.
Winning will gives you crowns and keeping Roach from panicking.
Races: Fayrlund
Fina a notice board in Skellige to access the races, then head to the marked flag on the map. Win each of them at least once before the last and final race can be attempted.
- Location: Fayrlund (see adjacent maps)
- Competitors: Arve Oarsman, Red Rikka
Objectives:
- Win each of the qualifying races at least once
- Go to where the race starts
- Win the race
They do races a little different in Ard Skellig. There are three sets of races, to be completed in any order you like. This one takes place east and a little north of Fayrlund. Your two rivals are a little ruthless, especially Red Rikki. Concentrate on staying on the cliff, rather falling off it and win it.
Races: Fyresdal
Take the road southwards from Blandare to reach the starting point of this race.
- Location: Blandare, Fyresdal (see adjacent maps)
- Competitors: Bald Sigge, Fishbreath Aegir
Objectives:
- Win each of the qualifying races at least once.
- Go to where the race starts. Win the race!
Aside from a sharp left turn at the end, the course is reasonably forgiving, though the going underfoot is soft. You’re heading south, straight to Fyresdal. Win and get your reward.
Races: Kaer Trolde
Find a notice board in Rannvaig along the muddy and narrow tracks towards Kaer Trolde, with the victory line under the bridge at the entrance to the port and keep.
- Location: Kaer Trolde (see adjacent maps)
- Competitors: Speedy Osvald, Lonelyboy Svan
Objectives:
- Win each of the qualifying races at least once.
- Go to where the race starts.
- Win the race!
Those corners are tight, so focus on the road ahead. Try not to get tangled around any flags, and slow down for sharp corners. Win to collect your rewards.
Race: For The Goddess Glory!
Location: Larvik
Competitors: Svana, Astrid the Vipress
Objective:
- Go to the race’s starting line
For your final race, go to the notice board in the village of Larvik directing you to the western threshold of the settlement, this race will takes place on the isle of Hindarsfjall. Talk to Svana.
This gona be along and nasty race, if you are good enough at sharp corners and familiar with the map, you’ll be okay. One more thing you are facing the finest rider of the islands.
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