Interesting little game. I usually enjoy these types of games where the main core is repeated but we are able to upgrade our player with better gear. I like how the points we get for upgrading are the number of lives we have left when we finished the race. However, I felt a bit injusticed for not having the points from the previous races. This game can have the potential to create really interesing dynamics, where I'll sacrifice my 1st place in order to have a better horse/piñata in the next one. Either way, great concept for the jam, all the elements you have are working well together :)