Hokkaido Horse Racing Story

When she received the heavy commission of "I'm not asking you to ride, but to win", even this female rider with Grade 1 racing experience could not hide her uneasiness.

In the end, Jin Meiqi solemnly accepted this request with the Dubai World Cup as the goal.

Today is the first time the camps meet, and the location is Kobayashi Ranch in Chiba.

Kitano and Kim Mi-ki briefly looked at each other with restrained eyes.

The female rider had a serious expression on her face, but a hint of nervousness inadvertently appeared between her brows.

"Good morning, Rachel Rider."

Kitano greeted the rider who had the same name as the female ranch employee.

After a brief handshake and greeting, the owner, trainer, stable boy and rider walked towards the stables together.

"The team plans to depart for Dubai on February 25th and will stay there to adjust to the situation before the official competition."

As they walked, Huangshan introduced the camp plan to the female rider.

Kim Meiqi, who was not very fluent in Japanese, nodded and responded casually.

The expression on his face was more confused than perfunctory.

Ogawa Katsu, who was acting as a temporary translator, repeated it in English.

"I see, but isn't that a little early?"

Jin Meiqi soon raised this question again.

Dubai World Cup night is usually held on the last Saturday in March, and unless you are traveling from the Saudi Cup, it is rare to choose such an early departure time.

In response to this, Kitano said: "We hope to face the game at 100%."

"I will also rush to Dubai as early as possible to participate in training."

The female rider nodded again, her breath coming out as white steam.

Stopping in front of the stable, he could already tell with his naked eyes that the deer-hair racehorse in front of him was different.

Despite her large size, the flabby side of Mejiro Sakuyama's body is not noticeable.

On the contrary, the power contained in the muscles of both the forequarters and hindquarters is very obvious.

Shaking its ears lazily, the deer-haired horse slowly walked towards the door.

"Please don't feed her candy, President Kitano."

Huangshan looked at Kitano's wrist reaching into his pocket helplessly and gave him a warning.

Although it is not a big deal, you should still try to limit your intake of various extra energy sources as much as possible during weight management.

What's more, the proposal to continue reducing weight was made by Kitano himself.

"Ah, sorry."

Kitano smiled awkwardly, and withdrew his fingers that had reached into his pocket as if he had been electrocuted.

The deer-hair horse immediately shook its ears and rolled up its three white eyes.

"It looks just like a little girl."

Jin Meiqi said with a smile, while stretching out her hand hesitantly.

Lifting her chin to the edge of the movable fence, Mejiro Sakuya rubbed her head against her slightly rough palm.

"Yeah, it's always been like this."

Kitano sighed.

Although he has become more mature physically, his personality has not changed much from before.

Normally, if she wants something, she will come even without being called by name.

Just like now.

"Want to try riding it?"

Huangshan asked in English with a mixed accent.

Jin Meiqi moved her hand away and nodded without hesitation.

So Ogawa Katsu led out Mejiro Sakuya and began to install various horse harnesses.

Since he is a very calm and reliable type, he does not need any additional equipment.

The saddle was quickly installed, and the man and horse came to the track outside the stable.

Even after stepping onto the track, Mejiro Sakuya still had a dazed expression as if she hadn't woken up yet.

It is said that one can more or less tell whether a racehorse has extraordinary qualities by looking at it.

However, when it comes to Mejiro Sakuya, this logic doesn't make sense.

Her eyes always looked gentle and lazy, and only became slightly alert when eating.

But on this day, Jin Meiqi seemed to see a fiery light in its eyes.

The female rider climbed onto the horse's back easily and nodded to the people in the camp.

"The starting position is very good. The hindquarters can finally be used properly."

Huangshan took off the cheering baseball cap embroidered with "MEJIRO" and put it on again, with an excited look on his face.

"But this level of muscle is almost enough."

Recalling the advice from the Advisory Group regarding muscles, Kitano spoke.

“That’s what I mean—”

Huangshan let out a sigh of agreement.

The wind blowing across my face was so cold that I couldn't help but shed tears just by blinking.

On the track, Mejiro Sakuya's figure gradually moved away.

The figure of a strange rider was reflected in the flying black mane.

When I first started riding, I felt completely different from other horses.

Moreover, it seems that this horse race is not as difficult to manipulate as rumored.

Since it was not a formal training, after riding for a short distance, Jin Meiqi quickly turned around and returned to the entrance of the track.

Facing several reporters who rushed over after hearing the news, the female rider confidently straightened her chest after getting off the horse.

"Incredible girl, she can definitely win the Dubai World Cup!"

After shaking her ears as if in agreement, Mejiro Sakuya suddenly lowered her head.

Xu Hesheng, who was jogging over, quickly grabbed the reins and stopped her from putting the roadside weeds into her mouth.

The deer-hair horse stomped its front hooves as if feeling aggrieved, drawing laughter from those around it.

Ogawa Katsu, the stable boy, sighed softly and helplessly, like a babysitter comforting a child.

"You can't eat this, Miss."

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"【Pay attention to horse movements】

Mejiro Sakuya, who is about to compete in the Tokyo Grand Prix, is scheduled to travel to Dubai on February 25 to prepare for the DWC. She will first undergo a two-week quarantine at the Oi Racecourse.

Second walk target DWC

The rider on the saddle is Jin Meiqi. "

——《n○tkeiba》

"【Gaoyue Appreciation】

Until 10:4 AM on April 18 (Sunday)

Please choose your favorite horse from the Classic Year and vote."

——『Excellent Horse』

Thanks to the well-known braised pork for the 500 starting coins, and thanks to the wanton flying for the 500 starting coins.

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Chapter 178 Rider's Proposal

Just as Kitano walked out of the barren mountain stable and prepared to leave——

"President Kitano!"

A greeting came from not far away.

When I turned my head, Sasakawa appeared in front of me.

The rider lowered his voice and spoke in a tone that was almost like a secret agent's meeting.

"If it's convenient for you, President, I'd like to bother you for a moment later."

After saying that, he paused again.

"It's about Ata-chan's departure."

what the hell.

Kitano secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

I thought it would be some earth-shattering news.

"It's already noon, so let's go to the teahouse for lunch."

He raised his wrist and glanced at it before making this suggestion.

"Yes!"

Sasakawa suddenly straightened his back, and his resounding response made the air tremble.

He's some really weird fellow.

"Please take a seat, President Kitano!"

After sitting down in the private room of the teahouse, Sasakawa jumped up and down like a waiter.

Kitano took the teacup handed to him by the rider, and the excessive enthusiasm gave him a subtle sense of déjà vu.

The next second—

Sasakawa suddenly looked over.

This look of "finally making up your mind" looks ominous no matter how you look at it.

Before the silence spread completely, Kitano took the initiative to put down the teacup.

"If Rider Sasakawa has any ideas, please don't worry."

Then, Sasakawa stared at Kitano and asked cautiously but pointedly, as if testing him: "President Kitano, have you ever heard of specially designated race walking?"

Kitano frowned slightly.

I tried hard to recall, but I really don't have any relevant impression.

After a pause of a few seconds, he shook his head honestly.

"I'm sorry, I haven't heard of it."

There was another pause that seemed like hesitation, and Sasakawa continued to ask questions.

"So, President Kitano, do you know about the tulip festival?"

After hearing this, Kitano immediately understood.

"So this is ah."

Tulip Appreciation——

It is the first stage of the Three Queens’ Crown, the prelude to the cherry blossom viewing.

He let out a breath that sounded like a sigh.