This is the Saudi Derby run chosen by the trainer in consultation with the rider.

That is to say, just like the previous few games, the conservative strategy is to stay in the middle and back group, about seven to eight places back.

In fact, there is no other way to run.

Due to the lack of neuronal inhibition function, Sakuya's right hind leg's reaction is inherently half a beat slower than other racehorses.

Even Kitano's conservative treatment plan and Zep's horseshoe improvement could not make up for the disadvantage in the starting phase.

The strengthening of the hind limb muscles is also a very slow progress.

Taking into account the condition of the lame mare Mejiro Sakuya, Arashiyama did not put too much pressure on her in training, but carefully controlled the amount of training while ensuring her health.

Typically, it's only about one-half to two-thirds of the other horses in the stable.

If the goal is transformational growth, one month is too short.

Even though I did a lot, it felt like I didn't do anything.

This is Kitano’s biggest feeling after a busy January.

After each training session, we receive feedback from the riders in Hotan.

But most of them are vague expressions like "feels good" or "feels good on the back".

I wondered if there was anything the riders were not comfortable saying, so I took some time out from the duties of the owner and veterinarian to observe the training at Kobayashi Ranch.

Although I concluded that "it seems okay" through visual observation, I still asked the trainer Huangshan about it with some concerns.

"There is absolutely no problem. The spirits of man and horse are in a highly compatible state."

This was the response I received from Master Huangshan, who had a tense face.

After the training, the Hotan rider gave a brief impression of "not bad" as usual.

So we just let the trainer and rider do their best.

As for the extent of the conversion, even Kitano, the horse owner, is not quite sure.

Racehorses are not machines, they are living creatures.

The upward arrows on the panel represent the hard work of humans and horses over the past thirty days.

Whether in terms of strength or overseas experience, they are far inferior to the strong people from all over the world.

You must put in far more effort than your opponent—

This is the only weapon possessed by the expedition group, dubbed the "Mejiro Tour Group" by the outside world.

He curled his fingertips in his knees and took a breath of warm air in his throat.

The glass windows reflected the cracks in the white clouds, and the outline of the airport gradually enlarged in the sight.

Haneda Airport, the meeting point, is right in front of us.

When I opened the car door, the wind blowing towards me didn't seem to be cold anymore.

In another month, it will be the season when cherry blossoms bloom.

With a vague longing for the future, Kitano picked up his suitcase and joined the surging crowd.

Half an hour before boarding, we successfully met up with the other members of the expedition team.

Whether it was Huangshan or Hotan, they were all wearing black suits that looked quite serious.

Even Zep was dressed the same way.

Kana Ogawa, who was standing next to her, was wearing sunglasses that covered most of her face. Her dress was also black.

On the contrary, Kitano, the horse owner, seemed a little out of place.

Will they really not be considered as a gang?

With this question in mind, he quickly walked towards the expedition group's location.

Sure enough, the staff member next to him gave him a wary look.

"Feel sorry."

Kitano spoke with a stiff expression, not knowing whether he was addressing the people in front of him or the staff not far away.

About thirty minutes later, the huge fuselage began to move slowly on the runway.

With the sea breeze as its messenger, the seeds of the tea flower drifted to the kingdom of the corona.

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Chapter 91 Deer Hair Visitor

In the early morning, the wind blowing from the Arabian Peninsula hit the porthole.

The night spread out like a deep blue ribbon under the wings.

Taking off his eye mask, Kitano switched his phone to the local time zone.

【11:36】

The flight arrived a little later than expected.

"Mr. Wada and Joseph will go to the hotel with their luggage first. Mr. Kitano and Ms. Ogawa, please follow me."

Huangshan's voice was noticeably trembling, but the other members of the expedition group magnanimously tolerated his loss of composure at the moment.

With similar feelings of uneasiness, the five people set foot on the unfamiliar land of a foreign country.

Since 1962, when horse racing was still despised as gambling, Japanese horse racing began its journey overseas.

But even today, overseas expeditions are not easy.

Traveling from Japan to the Middle East requires more than just overcoming the physical distance between Monbetsu and Oi.

In late January, after the pre-expedition training program officially ended, Mejiro Sakuya, accompanied only by Ogawa Masaru, went to the Oi Racecourse to undergo quarantine before leaving the country.

Generally speaking, a Thoroughbred horse is an overly sensitive animal and can easily experience additional stress from unfamiliar surroundings.

To prevent this, the main racehorse on an expedition is usually accompanied by a racehorse belonging to the same owner or stable.

But neither Arashiyama as a trainer nor Kitano as a horse owner had the ability to provide such luxurious conditions.

They could only wait and pray for smooth transportation.

As I got off the plane, the night air in Saudi Arabia was slightly stuffy.

Handing the backpack behind him to Zep, Kitano followed Huangshan with the suitcase.

The German farrier and rider separated from the team and got on the shuttle vehicle sent by the hotel.

Huangshan was contacting Flyt Express's local team by phone.

After barely managing to say a few words in Japanese English, the trainer handed the phone to Ogawa Kanna with a bitter face.

The girl took the phone and quickly got information about the transport team.

"Asheng and the others have already passed the pre-quarantine channel."

After returning the phone to Huangshan, Ogawa Kana's originally tense face relaxed slightly.

So, the three of them began to move in another direction of the airport.

When we arrived at the handover location, Flyt Express staff were opening a special container for transporting horse racehorses called "HORSE STALL".

Not far away were several other containers that had arrived on different flights.

Ogawa Katsu, who arrived with the transport team, simply greeted the three people, then cast a nervous look into the container.

Kitano also pursed his lips lightly and looked towards the container with a somewhat nervous look.

"He looks in great shape, like he just came in from a stroll outside the stables."

After unpacking, the staff member who was responsible for confirming the status spoke in English.

Kitano and Ogawa, brother and sister, breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

After a quick checkup, the local veterinarian poked his head out and made an "OK" gesture.

Huangshan then breathed a sigh of relief.

While handling the handover procedures, the trainer frantically called the international stable that had been booked in advance.

"How long will it take for the carriage to arrive?"

"Thirteen. Thirty minutes? That's too long!"

After signing his name in the recipient's column, Huangshan complained loudly about the delay on the other end of the phone.

Kitano received the PCR test report from the veterinarian of Flyt Express.

Thanks to this report, Sakuya Mejiro was able to avoid the mandatory 14 to 21-day quarantine in a designated facility of the Saudi government.

Kitano carefully put the report away and loosened his tie slightly.

In the short time after getting off the plane, sweat began to appear on my forehead.

[Brother Kitano, this is the list of approved feeds and supplements in Saudi Arabia. Please check if there are any overlaps with banned drugs.]

Ogawa Sheng posted a long picture in the expedition group’s group.

After sending an "OK" emoticon, Kitano began to carefully look through the list of banned drugs announced in advance by the event organizer.

[No problem, the feeds and supplements on the list can be used with confidence]

After sending this message, Ogawa Katsu quickly replied with a cat head sticker that kept nodding its head.

At this time, the Flyt Express staff also put on the riding clothes for Mejiro Sakuya.

Not far away, the white-haired boy gave a thumbs-up, picked up the tow rope and walked towards the container.

Soon he returned to everyone's sight, holding Mejiro Sakuya's hand.

After the twelve-hour long-distance transportation, Mejiro Sakuya looked a little depressed.

But overall, it still maintains a pretty good condition.

Kitano walked forward, squatted slightly and touched the hoof wall of the deer-hair horse.

Temperature is normal.

According to the information I just received from the local veterinarian, the horse's body maintained a relatively stable temperature during transportation.

"Well done, Sheng."

Standing up, he rubbed Ogawa Katsu's head.

Based on a percentage system, Mejiro Sakuya's current condition would be rated at least around 85 points.

This exceeded the camp's original psychological expectation of only 70 to 75 points.

"It's nothing. The stable boy from Flyt Express was the one who did the hard work from beginning to end. I just helped out a little bit."

The white-haired boy smiled shyly.

"The people from the stable are here."

At this time, Huangshan finally put down his phone and said.

The trainer's hair became slightly messy, and his frown formed an obvious "chuan" character.

After receiving the signal, Ogawa Masaru began to walk towards the rapid quarantine channel with Mejiro Sakuya.

"Is the feed ready at the stable?"

On the way, Kitano asked Huangshan.

During the transportation, the extremely limited food intake was not enough to keep Mejiro Sakuya full.

Perhaps this is the reason why the deer-hair horse looks so listless.

"Before they set off, the stables sent them the daily feed formula requirements, and we just received a completed reply from the stables."

Huangshan nodded, then opened the memo on his phone to confirm with some concern.

"I'm definitely ready."

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