Hokkaido Horse Racing Story.

Chapter 56: Considerations of All Parties (4K)

"That's it-"

The drawn-out tone was followed by a period of silence.

Mudai Hirama will become a victim in the next game.

This was to increase the confidence of Mejiro Sakuya, which even Tanaka himself couldn't tell how much.

So, do you want to try it?
He continued to look in the direction of Xuhe Zhang.

"In theory, there is no problem."

The old man paused slightly, then said this.

The slender fingertips tapped the table rhythmically.

The two ends of the scale seemed to sway left and right with the rhythm of the fingertips.

Standing on top are the figures of Lumao and Lumao.

Soon, the balance began to tilt in Deer Hair's favor.

But before he completely tilted his favor towards Mejiro Sakuya, the balance in his mind paused.

Everyone remained silent, waiting for Kitano, the horse owner, to make a decision.

For Kitano, such an idea was completely unprecedented.

When it comes to choosing the next race, I often rely on suggestions from people I know.

It became a slightly troublesome situation.

With his limited knowledge, he was unable to make any accurate judgment about the current situation.

I have some idea about the so-called "electric rabbit".

However, it is not clear whether this is necessary.

"Want to try 'that'?"

Suddenly, he remembered an item that he had never purchased after unlocking the system mall.

【Advisory Group Support】

An expensive, disposable item of unknown effectiveness.

The high cost of 50 green amulets made Kitano put this item aside for quite a long time.

However, I still have enough green amulets on hand.

Three months after the Hokkaido Selection, the number of green amulets, which had once fallen to double digits, has risen back to a considerable level.

confirm purchase.

[Advisory support: can provide advice on breeding direction, training plan, and migration prospects (1/1 time)]

This kind of explanation is exactly the same as if it didn't exist.

250 million yen just disappeared like that.

However, now is not the time to worry.

Select the target as the outgoing prospect and click Use.

In an instant, a long list popped up in front of me.

Kitano was almost shaken to death.

"JBC 2-year-old excellent horse. JBC 2-year-old excellent horse."

Fortunately, the system was quite intelligent in this regard, and soon locked onto the target of the game under his constant recitation.

Below that is a column for runaway racehorses.

It looks like only one can be chosen.

Without hesitating for too long, Kitano confirmed the object to be used.

Mejiro Sakuya.

Click to use.

There was no information popping up immediately like the [Detector].

At this moment, the phone in my pocket vibrated.

three times in a row.

He recovered from a state that looked no different from a mechanical doll to others.

I immediately felt several different gazes.

"Feel sorry."

After saying this, Kitano took out his cell phone.

It is not yet time to make a decision.

Although it is a bit inappropriate, there is nothing we can do about it.

When I opened LINE, three new contacts suddenly appeared in the list.

【Changfeng】

【Kappa wood】

【美香】

I have no impression of these three names.

A unified initial avatar is used, and the personal information column is also neatly blank.

To the right of the contact list is the icon for unread messages.

【9:34 pm】

Exactly the same delivery time.

Although it looked like some kind of prank, Kitano didn't take it as a joke.

Click on the unread message at the top.

Changfeng:
With innate strong cardiopulmonary function and bone structure, his superior physique has been further developed during the competition, and even longer distances are not a problem.

However, there is some mental slackness, and the hidden dangers of the feet are also worth noting.

When facing a competition of this level, you must give your all to have a chance of winning.

Recommended rider: Lian Dawen (foreign)

Sure enough, this should be the advisory group that the system mentioned.

Putting aside the final part about recommending riders, the content of the review itself is quite interesting.

"Striving for victory?"

Even Kitano, the horse owner, has not yet thought of this step.

I really don't know where this consultant gets his confidence from.

Then comes the next one.

[Kappa wood:

Although he is not an early-maturing type, his strong body is not inferior to stallions of the same age. His steps are also flexible when running. I believe that he will be able to tap into more potential as he grows.

Although it is challenging, this intensity of competition is exactly what is needed at this stage.

Recommended rider: Wada Ryu (Chestnut/self)

Compared with the previous "Changfeng", you can tell at a glance that the emphasis is different.

From a growth perspective?

After reading the analysis of these two people, Kitano vaguely felt that if he did not allow Mejiro Sakuya to run away to JBC 2-Year-Old Excellent Horse, it would make him, as the horse owner, appear to be extremely guilty.

However, there is one last suggestion.

I apologized to Mr. Tanaka who was silently waiting for a reply, and clicked on the last unread message.

[Meixiang:
Although he is a little slow, he can also show his forward momentum when he is serious. His agility and footwork are well coordinated, making people think he is teleporting.

The motor nerves seem to be of the slightly weaker type, and the condition of the right hind leg is also somewhat worrying.

However, there is no need to worry about his strength, as he can still shine even in higher-level competitions.

Recommended rider: J. Moreira (foreign)

Although it is a bit long, I finished it quickly.

The three advisory members all gave their own opinions on the prospect of Mejiro Sakuya running away.

The content is concise and to the point, and even someone like Kitano can understand it.

It seems that advising on the direction of the competition is not the best use of the [Advisory Group].

But even if you want to verify it, you can only wait until next time.

And, at least the current concerns have been slightly alleviated.

The situation on Mejiro Sakuya's side has been more or less clarified.

The predicted outflow prospects are relatively positive.

It is even a more positive direction than what Master Tanaka introduced.

But then, the problem returned to square one.

Should we allow Megumi Hakuba to run away with JBC 2-year-old Youjun at the same time?

In addition to the game itself, there are other situations that must be considered.

Whether one leaves or not, it will have an impact on all parties involved.

At this moment, I couldn't help but think of something that Mr. Xishan said.

Indeed, just thinking about how to deal with all parties inside and outside the camp requires racking one's brains.

However, a decision was finally made.

"Pegasus, come along too."

Kitano took a sip of beer, trying to mask his barely concealed restlessness with its bitterness. Subtle changes appeared on the faces of both riders.

Tanaka breathed a sigh of relief and said, "In this case, the first step is solved."

Yes, it’s just the first step.

Whether it is the subsequent registration, or the selection of riders and the adjustment of their condition before the competition, it is a series of fierce battles.

Not to mention the most important part of the game after that.

The more you care about horse ownership, the more you can feel the difficulty involved.

On the contrary, if you don't care about anything and just be an "NTM (no touch manager)", it might be much easier.

However, since I have made up my mind to work hard, I will not consider such an option anyway.

"Well, cheers!"

Kitano was the first to raise the glass in his hand.

"To victory—"

The glasses collided in mid-air, and a few drops of transparent, crystal-clear wine fell onto the table.

After that, it seemed that the banquet had officially begun.

Kitano tried to pick up the teacup clam in front of him, but his fingers were quickly burned and he pulled them back.

He had no choice but to move the teacup closer, then lowered his head and started eating carefully with chopsticks.

The white soup exudes a warm and shiny feeling and is sprinkled with finely chopped ingredients.

Looking down into the teacup, I saw various white, red, and transparent ingredients in it, all in small pieces that were difficult to pick up with chopsticks.

After several failed attempts, I changed the tool in my hand to a spoon.

This time, it succeeded quite easily.

Blow it a little and then put it into your mouth.

It tastes like teacup soup powder.

I could taste it right away.

As for why it seemed so familiar, it was because he often poured teacup soup powder into boiling water and used it as soup for dinner.

It's clearly a very stylish restaurant judging by its decor.

However, the century-old oden restaurant where I worked part-time was also using a variety of pre-prepared dishes.

Overcoming the teacup soup powder factor, the clam soup itself tasted surprisingly good.

With a gentle bite, the rich flavor of clams bursts in your mouth. The beef is not overcooked to affect the taste, and the supporting ingredients such as bacon and carrots add just the right amount of flavor.

Kitano finished the whole bowl of clam soup in just three or two spoonfuls.

After the meal, everyone chatted leisurely.

But most of them are irrelevant topics.

After the banquet, Kitano used his mobile phone to check the riders recommended by the advisory group.

Judging from their past performance, all three seem to be quite impressive.

Even if the rules allow, the possibility of accepting the commission is very slim.

The system is not smart enough in more areas.

And judging from the current performance, both Ochiai, the main rider, and Hattori, the substitute, have performed well when riding Mejiro Sakuya.

From this point of view, there is no reason to change generals at the last minute.

As for further consideration based on the rider's strengths and weaknesses or compatibility -

Considering his level, it's still a little too early.

I washed my face in the bathroom inside the store, and the cool touch eased my restless mood a little.

Walking out of the store, Kitano prepared to leave.

Because he had drunk some wine, he planned to spend the night in Menbie and return to Xinguan Town the next day.

The clinic's business will inevitably be affected.

Just then, someone's voice came from beside me.

"Mr. Kitano."

Tanaka called out to him.

He did not leave with the others in the stable; Tanaka seemed to be waiting for him.

"Do you have any ideas about the selection of riders for the next race?"

Even though there weren't many people around, Tanaka asked in a low voice.

It’s actually such a topic.

Then it is understandable why others avoid the stables.

"Ah, this one."

Kitano hesitated.

At a certain moment, the images of the three riders recommended by the advisory group inevitably emerged in my mind.

"The last match was very good. If possible, let's continue to let Master Tanaka arrange it."

Shaking his head, Kitano said this.

"Then I will go and ask Shigeshi and Genta for a commission."

After getting the answer, Tanaka secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

On the other side, two riders also started talking.

The topic gradually shifted from rice prices, baseball, and barbecue to the game.

"In the next round, you'll ride Sakuya."

Hattori suddenly said.

Ochiai looked at him in surprise.

"After all, I'm just a temporary replacement. You're the main rider!"

Hattori smiled and patted Ochiai's shoulder.

"Sakuya is a very capable horse. She probably won't stay in a place like Monbetsu after this year."

His expression turned a little serious.

Although they had only been partners once, he was still quite impressed by the strength that Mejiro Sakuya displayed in the arena.

"For guys like us, even if the central government doesn't care about the exchange reward, it's extremely difficult to win."

“Now that we have the opportunity, we must seize it firmly.”

"A horse of the livetime, how about that? I also studied English."

After saying this, Hattori put his hands in his trouser pockets and smiled somewhat smugly.

As riders, it has always been their dream to race alongside better horses.

Even local riders are the same.

Ochiai was silent for a long time.

"It's lifetime, Hattori-senpai."

After a while, he finally opened his mouth to correct it.

"That's pretty much what it means!"

Hattori pulled his hands out of his trouser pockets and coughed a few times awkwardly.

"You're still young. If you can really win the exchange reward, commissions won't be a problem for at least the next few years."

This is based on practical considerations.

"So what about Hattori-senpai?"

Ochiai looked straight at Hattori.

"I'll have to retire in a few years, and I won't be able to handle even more commissions."

Hattori waved his hand.

In fact, he had considered retiring after winning the Keihin Cup last year.

However, he was persuaded by his old partner Tanaka at that time.

Of course, there is also the fact that the pension seems not to be enough.

"Besides, there's Junji. He won't just watch me end up without a horse to ride in my last few years, will he?"

After saying that, he patted Ochiai's shoulder.

At that time, Tanaka asked him to stay and guide the younger generation.

It would be too unreasonable for a leader to snatch the horse from his juniors.

"Sorry, Hattori-senpai."

He took a deep breath and shook his head to reject Hattori-senpai's proposal.

"If you ride Sakuya, we'll have a better chance of winning."

Ochiai said.

Compared with Hattori senior, his whip skills and push riding skills are not advantageous.

In such a hard-earned game, every variable is crucial.

He didn't want to be the camp's weak link.

　Push! Book!

　　
　　
　
(End of this chapter)