Hokkaido Horse Racing Story

This is Kitano's true feeling after attending the WJS competition.

Apart from the promotional effect that is hard to describe, this activity will hardly bring any benefits to any party involved.

Of course, this was something that was expected early on.

Kitano squeezed out of the crowd and rushed towards the parking lot.

Starting from the east, the sky is gradually turning blue.

The sunlight became more dazzling and the temperature in the air rose a lot.

Near the racecourse, there are still long queues at facilities such as restaurants and toilets.

I took out my phone and the screen lit up.

The "X" icon suddenly came into view.

A light tap of the fingertips revealed that WJS's name was not on the hot list as expected.

However, when you click on the relevant topics, you will find scattered discussions there.

Amidst the screens of veteran horse fans and horse racing media, there are sporadic reflections from newcomers.

There are tourists who stumbled upon it by accident, fans who are cheering for the voice actor activities, and perhaps one or two curious viewers who were actually attracted by the publicity.

Kitano has no idea how many of the people who step into the Sapporo Racecourse today will become horse racing fans tomorrow.

However, the answer itself is not important.

His thinking will not be shaken by this.

Later today, I received a call from Taketoyo.

When talking about topics related to the competition, Kitano expressed his thoughts truthfully.

"I'm so sorry, President Kitano."

The rider's helpless voice came from the other end of the phone.

"No, it's nothing."

After a pause, Kitano continued, "Next year, please let Mejiro Shoji continue to sponsor us."

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"The 2026 World Star Riders Competition kicked off today, with Take Yutaka leading the Japanese rider team to the top of the list."

——"Nikkan GENDAI·Horse Racing"

"[Time report]

Mr. Kaiser, who is sixteen steps ahead of the Kentucky Derby, is targeting the Japan Clay Classic.

Yahagi: "He's in good shape."

The Rider of Kurama Sakai Rusei has been decided”

——《n○tkeiba》

Thanks to Yiyifei for the 2000 starting coins reward

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Tonight is the usual two updates

Chapter 152 The End of Summer and Autumn

The first week of September, a little after noon.

Although the sunlight was still strong, it was no longer an aggressive blue.

It is autumn now.

At Mejiro Ranch, the lingering heat has not yet dissipated.

In the operating room, Mudaibai was making a weird face and neighing as usual.

Zepu's face flushed as he maintained his standing position during treatment.

"ended."

At the signal, the German finally let go and shook his slightly numb shoulders.

Kitano wiped the remaining coupling agent on the horse's legs with a wet cloth and blinked away the sweat from the corners of his eyes.

Mudai Hirama's non-cooperation during the ultrasound treatment made this already strenuous task even more difficult.

Even in an air-conditioned room, beads of sweat often roll down my forehead.

Although a dose of sedative would make things much simpler, he chose a more time-consuming and laborious approach.

For a large thoroughbred horse, the use of sedatives or antibiotics once or twice is nothing.

However, over time, it is possible that some irreversible effects will occur.

In this respect, Kitano is a "naturalist" who inherits the same lineage as his mentor Professor Yamazaki.

Specifically, the category that approaches medications with greater caution.

However, as a price, you will often sweat profusely after the treatment.

"Thanks a lot."

Kitano sighed and said as he stood up with the help of his sore knees.

"Nothing much, and it's quite amusing to observe Pegasus's expression up close."

Zep stretched and strode towards the tripod standing in front of the treatment area.

"How about trying to film Pegasus's treatment?"

This is advice from Rachel Ho.

Everyone at the ranch, including Lavid, agreed that Medouha's strange face looked quite amusing.

Kitano quickly nodded in agreement to the attempt.

In the past few years, he would also record some videos during the livestock treatment process as material for popular science or analysis.

Of course, the filming is done with the consent of the livestock owner.

Although those videos are basically only watched by veterinary practitioners.

Megumi Hirano's videos should be no exception.

But I didn't expect to increase my popularity in this way.

As of now, the most-watched video on the ranch's YouTube channel is still a close-up of the Kentucky Derby trophy.

This is an industry where winning pays off.

It is also an industry where rewards come only if you win.

This is the cruel truth about the horse racing world in Kitano's eyes.

Of course, in most sports this is something that can be considered common sense.

He has become increasingly accustomed to considering issues from the perspective of a person working in the sports industry, rather than the first-tier industry player registered in business documents.

"Boss, there will probably be one or two applicants coming for interviews this afternoon."

Zep said as he checked the video.

The city seems to still be adhering to the tacit understanding of "recruiting during the cherry blossom season."

But in Hokkaido, the situation is not the same.

For most ranches, it is normal to be short of staff and in need of talent all year round.

"understood."

Kitano's somewhat muffled voice came from under the towel.

They exchanged a few words, and then fell silent again.

At Mejiro Ranch, there are no rigid rules like those in the workplace during the Showa era.

It was simply that both of them were too tired and too lazy to talk.

Recently, there has been a sudden increase in glorifying publicity about practitioners.

However, the work on the ranch will not be easy.

After the treatment, Lavid came in with clattering footsteps and led Mubai Ma back to the stable.

The reed-haired horse turned its head and stared at its bare left hind leg, snorting with some dissatisfaction.

To facilitate the application of coupling gel, the hair on the legs was shaved short in advance.

"It won't be visible if you put on the elastic brace."

Kitano had no choice but to rub its head and comfort it.

Of course, pink skin is actually very difficult to hide.

After tidying up the treatment equipment, he walked out slowly.

The riding boots made a crisp sound on the gravel road.

The white and green bungalow slowly came closer in sight, and the wind blowing in the face seemed a little cooler than yesterday.

It will soon become cold again.

Thinking of this, I stood in the shadow of the parasol shed and looked in the direction of Mino and the bridge.

It's still a little too early for applicants.

The one waiting was Mejiro Sakuya, who had arrived at New Chitose Airport last night.

After a 12-hour stopover in Chitose City, the final leg of the journey to Mejiro Ranch will begin.

According to feedback from Flyt Express, Mejiro Sakuya behaved very stably both during transportation and after arriving in Chitose City.

However, after the operation, no details can be taken lightly.

Johns Hopkins University even sent a textbook-like lengthy medical order in advance.

It took Kitano several days to barely remember all the contents, and he even wrote more lengthy notes.

"Excuse me, is the ranch closed for visits right now?"

Outside the fence, a figure carrying a huge backpack swayed slightly.

Kitano's thoughts were temporarily withdrawn.

"I'm sorry. But as the sign says, the ranch is closed to the public until renovations are complete."

Our eyes met, and he added gently, "If you want to visit, please make an appointment in advance through the ranch's social media account or official website."

A trace of disappointment passed across the tourists' faces.

However, after exchanging glances, he politely bowed slightly to express his apology.

"terribly sorry!"

Kitano approached the fence and bowed to the tourists' backs.

The scheduled opening date is 7th, a week from now.

From the perspective of the solar terms, it is called "Bai Lu", the day when autumn officially begins.

It is also the "lucky day" verified by Dr. Kobayashi——

Although Kitano has never had any research on Feng Shui.

On the opening day, there might be people with connections coming to visit, so for this reason, we chose a date that avoids the dates with high rewards.

As for things like lucky days, they are just coincidences at best.

The sound of cars came from the Meihe Sanshi Line, and Kitano's heart suddenly tightened.

The outline of the carriage slowly enlarged in sight.

"Ah, here it comes!"