Habanero releases Racing Royalty, a high-speed hold and ride slot built for the racetrack

Habanero has released Racing Royalty, a horse racing-themed slot that brings the energy and excitement of the track to the reels.

The game is played on a 5×4 grid with 25 paylines. The graphics are all about racing, with sleek thoroughbreds, trophy images, and a fast-paced atmosphere throughout. The color palette and design choices give it the feel of a premium race day, making it an immediately recognisable theme for players.

The Double Horse symbol is one of the best things about the base game. When these land on the reels, they count as two symbols toward any winning combination, which means that the payout potential goes up right away. It is a simple mechanic that makes regular spins more exciting without making the game too hard to play.

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How Hold and Ride works in Racing Royalty

The Hold and Ride mechanic is the main part of the game. It starts when certain symbols hit the grid. When those symbols are activated, they stay in place, and the re-spins start. The spin counter resets and the new symbol locks in place every time a new one lands during the re-spins. This keeps the feature going and builds momentum as the grid fills up. During this phase, wilds can also lock, which can help the re-spins last longer and increase the chance of a bigger payout.

The Free Games round is triggered by landing three Scatter symbols on reels one, three, and five. The Hold and Ride feature remains fully active throughout the Free Games round, meaning the same locking and re-spin mechanics carry over into the bonus, giving players the best shot at reaching the maximum win of 1,324x the stake.

Racing Royalty also includes Habanero’s Jackpot Race feature and a Buy Feature option for players in supported markets who want direct access to the bonus.