Hokkaido Horse Racing Story

"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 use the bitterness to cover up his slightly restless emotions.

Different subtle changes appeared on the faces of the two 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.