Hokkaido Horse Racing Story

Starship was walking slowly towards the water bucket, holding a few pieces of grass in his mouth.

This unique way of eating has been going on for some time.

After discovering that it wasn't a problem with its teeth, everyone on the ranch just let it do that.

Turning to the last stable, the black hair flowed like silk under the soft light.

"You look very energetic."

Kitano stepped forward and said.

Dazzling moved his head up and down as if in agreement.

"She is indeed a beautiful girl."

Asayama beside him nodded first, then gave a wry smile.

"But in terms of temperament, it seems that he is a little too lively."

He said that Cool had just taken advantage of Lavid's unpreparedness and grabbed the Indian's shirt with one bite.

A considerable portion was torn off.

Not only that, the leash, fence, feeding trough, water bucket... almost everything within sight was bitten.

"So, please be as careful as possible."

Asayama sighed and reminded.

Kitano's outstretched hand stopped in mid-air.

Inside the fence, Dazzling tilted his head.

Then, she pursed her upper lip and moved it towards his fingertips.

"It's probably because I haven't adapted yet."

As he said this, Kitano's expression became a little stiff.

After completing the normal physical examination, we focused on checking the dazzling teeth.

Not so sharp as to cause compensatory gnawing.

Later that day, the entire ranch staff gathered together.

Because she was the ranch's first breeding mare, everyone paid close attention to the dazzling biting behavior.

"It shouldn't be a problem with your teeth or stomach."

Kitano, the ranch representative and resident veterinarian, spoke first.

According to Lavid and Asayama, no signs of parasitic infection were found in the feces.

Pathological causes were first ruled out.

"How about adding some hay to the feed and extending the grazing time a little?"

Even Kitano, who is a veterinarian, can only think of this response measure for the time being.

Besides common dental or gastrointestinal problems, psychological factors may also trigger manger chewing in thoroughbred horses.

Of course, it is also possible that the biting is just due to stress and anxiety after changing the living environment.

"How about bitters and salt bricks?"

Lavid, who had changed into new clothes, suggested.

In India, breeders use a special bitter spray to correct racehorses' bad habit of gnawing.

Salt bricks hung in the stables provide a distraction while also replenishing the minerals needed by thoroughbreds.

"Then let's try it."

Kitano nodded in agreement with his suggestion.

After everyone dispersed, Zep returned to the work area and prepared his tools.

Today is hoofing day for the starship.

After arranging the necessary tools neatly on the table, Asayama walked over with the star ship.

The deer-colored pony didn't seem to be afraid, and even turned its ears with curiosity.

"It will be fine soon."

Zep said in a gentle tone that contradicted his large frame.

Then the hoof trimmer squatted down and checked its hooves.

Starship cooperated by lifting its left front leg.

"It's very soft!"

Zep praised as he observed the hoof.

"I really inherited the good side of my father."

Asayama, who was holding the reins, also laughed.

Next, the German hoof trimmer pressed the red-hot iron against the sole of the hoof.

As if startled by the sudden burnt smell, the starship shook its ears uneasily.

However, when it came to the second hoof's turn, the deer-haired pony quickly regained its composure and even raised its legs to cooperate with Zep.

"Not only the hooves, but even the joints are very flexible."

Kitano, who was squatting on the side and observing, couldn't help but make a sound.

“Is that so—”

Asayama nodded in agreement, but his expression seemed a little subtle.

Even within the ranch itself, Kitano's assertion that starships were more suitable for short distances sparked considerable objection.

There are many questioning comments on social platforms.

However, Kitano always insisted on his original opinion.

“He’ll have a bigger future in the sprint events.”

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"We plan to have her try out for the Middle East next year."

Yue Boren discusses his perspective on happy times.

——World Pool

Chapter 163 Maroon Wind

In 48, the cold wind of the oil crisis swept through the depressed streets.

Until the hero who visited Ooi brought the broken heart back together.

On the streets where Jonathan the Seagull flew by, people, regardless of gender or age, shouted his name.

[Hesseck]

Fifty-four years later, the bronze statue of Hesek under the night sky of Dajing overlooks the crowds of people coming in from the main gate and the record he set that year.

In 47, the Blue Cloud Award

1 minute 39.2 seconds, seven lengths towards the national level.

Tonight, fifteen racehorses step onto the stage where heroes once soared.

On the reviewing ground, Kitano bowed to the riders.

"please."

Sasagawa, who mounted his horse with such expectations on his shoulders, pursed his lips tightly.

As Mejiro Atalanta's main battle rider, a certain certainty was growing in his heart.

"If it's with this horse—"

The last Hesek Memorial Championship victory was ten years ago.

At that time, it was as popular as it is today.

"Atalanta will never lose in this little reunion at the Great Well!"

Thinking of this, Atalanta, who was following the guide horse towards the gate, suddenly stopped.

"It's just the shadow of the railing."

Okizawa, the stable boy, personally stepped over the shadow to demonstrate.

Sasakawa also quickly lowered his head and soothed the chestnut-haired horse in a tone like coaxing a kitten.

After a while, Atalanta finally took a step forward.

On the other side, the horse trainer in the crowd was dressed in a suit and tie, but his legs were as soft as freshly cooked soba noodles.

"Should be fine."

The smile Majima forced out looked uglier than crying.

This is his first time participating in the Heseker Memorial as a trainer.

At the 1600-meter Heseker Memorial, the crowds erupted into cheers from the stands.

For the easily irritated Atalanta, this could very well turn out to be a very unfavorable outcome.

In addition, the number of horses running in this race is far more than the fifteen in the previous races.

However, Mejiro Atalanta's gate position is not conducive to competing for the lead of the twelfth place.

Although he gained popularity as the winner of the Golden Youth Race Walk, he still couldn't let go of his worries.

"Well, the momentum of the debut circle is quite good."

Next to the trainer, in stark contrast, is the horse owner with a nonchalant expression.

Although the so-called good momentum means that you will no longer be frightened to the point of being unable to move.

For Atalanta, being able to do this was considered smooth sailing.

"Regardless of the outcome of this match, Atalanta will not participate in the next All Japan 2-Year-Old Excellent Horses."

I had already made up my mind about the route.

Thanks to the joint efforts of the trainer and rider, there are signs of improvement in his temperament.

However, when it comes to the competition, it will still turn into a big rampage.

In this case, we can only try to leave more recovery time between the two games.

As for the expectations for this game, there are not too many thoughts after the gate position draw results come out.

A horse that is free from trouble is a famous horse——

With such expectations, Kitano turned his attention to the gate.

As the chief stepped on the ground crisply, Dajing's trombone sounded.

The starting tower slowly rose as the colorful lights of the L-WING flashed.

This year's live broadcast director is still Izumi Yusuke from the Ears and Eyes Company.

"Dajing Jingma, today's eleventh match."

Amid the sound of trombones mixed with cheers, Izumi Yusuke began to give a commentary according to the script he had prepared early in the morning.

"All Japan Two-Year-Old Excellent Horse Series, Future Excellent Horse 2,260, High Prize, 59th Heseker Memorial, South Kanto Grade 1 Race."

"There are fifteen two-year-old mixed horses running in the 1,600-meter race."

After some trouble on the road, Atalanta, contrary to her usual practice, successfully entered the gate.

This scene boosted the confidence of many of Mubai's supporters.

"Tartar has completed the most difficult step!"

"If you dare to do something like you did two years ago, I will never forgive you, Sasakawa!"