Uma Musume: Become a Legendary Trainer

Chapter 417: The Pressure of the End

"Younger generation? Running side by side?"

Moonlight Madness was the first to become confused, “That should be the training of your academy, right?
"Is it appropriate for us to get involved...?"

"I don't have any problem."

Almost as soon as Moonlight Madness finished speaking, Tony Bianca nodded unexpectedly.

“I learned before that at the end of the month, that is, at the end of the year, you will hold the most important competition of the year.

“It’s Arima Kinen, right?

"If I'm not mistaken, the juniors you mentioned who need assistance and running should include the champion of this Japan Cup.

"In that case, I have no problem."

"Tony...?"

Not only Moonlight was furious, although they didn't say anything, Maruzenski and Saratani were also looking at Tony Bianca in surprise.

Especially Maruzenski. In her original expectation, inviting these overseas horse racing ladies to participate in Japan's parallel running training would require some time to explain and ask, even if one or two of them could finally agree.

Especially in her opinion, if she really had to agree, Saratani would be more likely to agree and would agree faster.

She was familiar with British horse racing girls such as Dunfermline, and had also come into contact with Saratani when she was still in the UK.

During the previous Peak Cup competition, I should have had the opportunity to "reminisce" with this horse girl.

Well, whether considering these relationships or his understanding of British horse racing girls, Maruzenski is more confident in this regard.

Similarly, her judgment of Moonlight Madness is the same, after all, she is also a British horse racing girl.

Relatively speaking, she really wasn't sure whether Tony Bianca would agree to run.

As a horse girl who won the Arc de Triomphe Award, she received so much attention before participating in the Japan Cup, but unfortunately missed the championship. No matter how much she thinks about it, she will feel uncomfortable emotionally.

In this situation, it is actually a bit unreasonable to ask others to practice with the opponent who has defeated you.

In addition, this horse girl is still in hospital these two days, and she has to return to the training ground all of a sudden, so some accidents are inevitable.

It's not just Maruzenski who thinks so, Moonlight Madness and Saratani also have similar ideas.

"Well, I have decided."

However, as if knowing what Maruzen and the others were thinking, Tony Bianca quickly nodded calmly.

“I also know that you are surprised and may be a little worried.

“But my reason is very simple, I will not run away from the games I lost and the opponents I lost to.

“I originally stayed here because I wanted to see more about how Japanese horse girls train.

“Especially Inari Ichi and Tamamo Cross who are participating in the Japan Cup this time.

“If nothing unexpected happens, they will go to Europe to compete next year and I will have the chance to meet them again, so I might as well get to know my opponents now.

“And running training side by side is definitely a good opportunity.

"As for my situation..."

She lifted her foot and stepped on the ground.

“I have already confirmed this with the doctor before you came.

"My problem was that I was not used to the Japanese courts, and the intensity of the Japan Cup was beyond my imagination, so I had some problems with my legs and feet after the end.

“But it’s not an injury and it doesn’t affect running, especially since it’s only training and not racing.

"Especially, doctors recommend that if you feel there is nothing wrong, you can do some exercise to eliminate the discomfort in your feet."

Having said this, she jumped twice on the spot, looking eager to try.

“I feel like I’m in good shape right now.

"If you need training, you can do it anytime."

Tony Bianca's attitude was already very clear, and her explanation was also very clear, and Maruzenski and the others gradually showed a look of realization.

"Is that what Tony thinks..."

Moonlight Madness touched his chin, then clapped his hands, "Then I'll run along too.

“My original plan was to spend more time in Japan after the game, and treat this as a tour of Japanese campuses.

“It feels good to take a leisurely run like this once in a while.

"Saratany, what do you think?"

"Then I'll join in, too."

When saying this, Saratani looked at Maruzenski and said, “Originally, I thought that with your ability, it might be better to compete in the UK.

“But this time, the Japan Cup and the Exchange Cup have changed my views a lot.

“I am also very curious about the current horse racing women in Japan, and maybe, when there are more events like this, we will have more opportunities to meet each other on the track.

"Tony is right. If we are going to meet in the arena in the future, we should get to know our opponent well now."

To be honest, the current situation was a bit beyond Maruzenski's expectations. These horse racing girls agreed to it much more smoothly than she thought.

But after thinking about it for a moment, she did not respond immediately, but added thoughtfully.

"I am very grateful that you have agreed to this somewhat presumptuous request.

“Then there is one thing that may be explained.

“When participating in a running training, safety must be the first priority… Actually, I’m talking about your situation, Tony.

"We will confirm with the doctor later and have professionals evaluate the training content to see if your condition is suitable for such training."

Hearing this, Tony Bianca didn't say anything, but quickly made an OK gesture and nodded.

"Then there are the training arrangements. You should confirm them first. If there are no problems, you will then train according to the plan."

After thinking for a while, Maruzenski said, “By the way, in this parallel running training, there are not only Inari Ichi and Tamamo Cross, but also three juniors, Oguruma, Super Kobay, and Mejiro Aldan.

"You may not have any impression, but compared to running side by side with Inari Ichi and Tamamo Cross, I may have trained more with these three juniors."

Maruzenski knew very well that the reason why the three horse girls in front of him agreed so quickly was largely because of Inari Ichi and Tamamo Cross.

The performances of these two horse racing girls in the Japan Cup were quite eye-catching, and their strength can be said to have refreshed overseas players' previous perceptions of Japanese horse racing girls.

Whether out of curiosity or wanting to get to know their future opponents, Tony Bianca and the others definitely want to train with these two horse girls.

However, after looking at Kitahara's entire preparation plan, especially some details that were confirmed with the help of Maruzenski, the latter knew very well that in the arrangement of specific training sessions, it would be Oguruma and the other three who would need the help of the horse girls in front of them more.

"Oguri...Oguri what?" Unlike Moonlight Madness and Tony Bianca, Saratani had never had any contact with Oguri and the others before. The pronunciation of the Japanese name was a bit difficult for her, and she looked confused for a moment.

"The Triple Crown in this classic year in Japan, the horse girl, I mean, Oguri Hat."

Having run alongside Oguruma and the others, and having an impression of how to make Saratani faster, Tony Bianca quickly explained.

“And it’s an undefeated triple crown.

“As for the other two horse girls, Super Cove and Mejiro Altan, I remember that their results in the classics were basically in the top five, or should be in the top three.

“They went to Yesen College once before, and Yue Guang and I competed with them once, so we have some understanding of them.

"In short, they are all excellent horse racing girls."

"Undefeated Three Crowns... Then I remember."

Saratani nodded and said, “When we were preparing for the exchange cup, Chairman Lifar and Yongwu mentioned it often.

“At the time, I was thinking that if we could complete the undefeated triple crown in the classic year, we should be strong enough to participate in the Japan Cup.

“Just like before, the Japanese Ludo symbol was like this.

"In the end, I didn't see her at the Japan Cup, which was a bit disappointing, but I don't have any more impression of her."

"After the Classic, they will participate in the Japan Cup... I think it's because of the tolerance. I mean, their trainers."

Moonlight thought furiously, "In the past month or two, I have been going to Japan to compete, and I have analyzed the previous Japan Cup many times. How should I put it? Ludo symbolizes that tournament...

“It might be a bit of a stretch to finish the 3000-meter Chrysanthemum Shooting and then compete in the Japan Cup.

"Even a horse girl with a title like the emperor in Japan can't win in this kind of competition. It should be even more difficult for other horse girls."

"Well, maybe... Anyway, he sounds like a very powerful junior."

Compared with previous games, Saratani is obviously more concerned about the upcoming training, "Then there will be no problem.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Maruzen, and the trainers of these horse race women to explain our ideas." She looked at Maruzenski.

"Well... this..."

Tilting his head in amusement, Maruzenski looked behind him, "Hasn't he been following us?"

"Eh? Are you saying that your trainer is also the trainer of those horse racing girls? This..."

Saratani looked at Kitahara who had been following behind and listening silently, and was surprised.

Obviously, she had never had any contact with Ogurt and the others before. In the British horse racing girl's impression, the only thing that impressed her was Ogurt, who won the Triple Crown.

However, Kitahara was delighted to receive positive responses from these European horse racing girls, but he didn't care much about other details.

In terms of the wins and losses in previous competitions, it seems that these horse girls are slightly inferior, but this does not mean that they are not strong enough.

On the contrary, perhaps in a complete competition, the specific performance of these exotic horse girls may be affected by details such as the venue and time difference.

Many of the parallel running training designs are phased tests.

For example, after a sufficient warm-up, a stage that is close to or even the same as a stage of the target event is designated, and the female racehorses in training need to complete the predetermined performance requirements on that stage.

Some are about overtaking an opponent, and some are about preventing an opponent from overtaking you before the end of the stage.

Going into more detail, there will be requirements to complete the goal of catching up or resisting overtaking within a specified time or distance.

To be more detailed, they will simulate crowded or loose team situations and complete similar training tasks again.

If this special training method is replaced by an exam, it would be very similar to having learned the basic theoretical knowledge, various abilities and practical experience, and then conducting sufficient "question-answering training".

This has been Kitahara's thinking from the beginning, as have most Japanese trainers.

However, as time goes by and resources accumulate, Beiyuan can prepare these "example questions" more completely and achieve better training results.

Compared with that in Europe, this type of training is similar in concept, but the specific methods are somewhat different.

Fortunately, the overseas sparring partners who we invited after some time were all very capable, some of them could even be said to be world-class. Even though they needed some adaptation and adjustment in the first two or three parallel races, they almost all mastered the key points of this training within a day.

Although he felt somewhat impressed by the adaptability of these geniuses, Kitahara was more focused on training.

The training venue was soon changed from Tresen College in Tokyo to Nakayama Stadium in Chiba Prefecture.

"We've already had special training at the academy, but there are some differences between the academy's track and the Zhongshan track. So these few days are just rehearsals, so you'd better treat this as a competition in your mind, Xiaolimao."

On this day, at the finish line of the grass track at the Zhongshan Stadium, Kitahara looked at the horse girls such as Oguruma, Toni Bianca, and Saratani on the track and said in a deep voice: "The event is still the pursuit pressure adaptation.

“During the training a few days ago, Xiaolimao, you should have been able to sense that the last kicks of your current opponents are no less powerful than yours.

"You could even say they are a little better than you because they have more experience in the game.

"If you can adapt to the pressure they bring to you in your current training, even if there is more pressure at the Arima Kinen, it shouldn't exceed your current level by much.

“The conditions are still the same as before, and the requirements are the same.

"The positioning is that you, Xiaolimao, are at the front, and your opponents are behind you at a distance of half a horse length to two and a half horse lengths.

“The starting point is 400 meters before the finish line.

“The training section is from 180 meters to 70 meters before the finish line, a distance of 110 meters, with a height difference of 2.2 meters uphill, and you have to make sure you are not overtaken.

“Watch my hand signals and the 200-meter sign, remember the timing of the sprint and the feeling of resisting pressure.

"Are you ready?"

Today's Ogurt Hat is completely different from its previous natural look.

Just like she was on the playing field, she trembled unconsciously and nodded quickly.

"I'm fine, Kitahara."

Behind her, about one meter to six or seven meters away, were Tony, Bianca and the others.

They were not surprised by the strange trembling of Oguruma. Over the past period of time, they had already realized that the condition of this horse girl, who debuted much later than them, meant that she was at her peak.

It is also clear that this junior, who is still transitioning from the classic years to the ancient horse years, is definitely one of the best of his generation and is an opponent that he must be fully alert to deal with.

"So……"

Standing next to the fence beside the runway, without blowing a whistle, using no starting gun or gate-like starting tool, Kitahara just casually raised his palm, looked around, and suddenly clenched his fist.

What is being simulated now is the sprint to the finish line of the race. In the actual competition, there will be no instructions at all. All that is needed is the day-to-day training, natural intuition and undivided attention of the horse racing ladies themselves.

In other words, this sudden change and the constant tense spirit are part of the training itself.

Almost at the moment when he felt the finger bending, a blurry figure a few meters away brought up a strong gust of wind, which made Kitahara squint unconsciously.

(End of this chapter)