Hokkaido Horse Racing Story.

Chapter 224: Sakura No Seen for Three Days
【Pegasus wins!!!】

The message coming from the distant north is enough to make people feel joy through words.

The Red Brick Memorial, which originally attracted much attention due to the Battle of Three Kings, eventually turned into a two-horse duel similar to the Great Universe Memorial because the soldier Yuanye temporarily changed his target to the Saitama Cup.

The difference is that at the Red Brick Memorial, which is 200 meters longer than the Daisuke Memorial, the winner became Meda Baima, who was relatively unfavored before the game.

"This horse doesn't have enough fighting spirit to sustain a two-kilometer duel."

"If Bell Jiajun had attacked as aggressively as he did in the last match, the outcome might have been decided very early on."

Although it was just a seemingly casual discussion among horse fans, it directly pointed out the key point of Mudai Baima -

Maybe the fighting spirit is too weak, or maybe I am too smart.

All in all, it's the kind of horse that struggles to perform in the moments of victory or defeat.

"Pegasus will win this game."

The interview before the Grand Prize Day race ended with Ochiai rider's decisive answer.

Even so, the uneasy restlessness continues.

As the number of people in the stands gradually increased, the aroma of barbecue wafting from a distance became stronger.

However, the peaceful atmosphere changed as the night deepened.

As the sun sets on the track, a suffocating and desperate fight unfolds.

Horse hooves were flying, dust was rising, and the sound of heavy breathing could be clearly heard.

With the moon high in the sky as the backdrop, the main foot race of the Menbie Reward Day kicked off.

The gate popped open, and Medaipei, who had always been known as the "Asuka Fugitive," ran in a completely different way today.

"If you want to defeat Bell Jiajun, you must not be dragged into a fight with him."

Almost every horse fan who witnessed the Great Universe Memorial will have similar thoughts.

Using the outstanding horse and rider combined with the ability to follow the gate, we can open up a gap at the beginning of the race.

The high-speed escape drama that horse racing fans and racing critics expected was abandoned at the very beginning of the race.

I don’t know if it was a mistake at the start or if it was intentional, but at the beginning of the race, Bai Ma landed firmly in the middle group and slightly behind.

In the stands, the fans' reaction was particularly intense.

"What on earth is that guy Ochiai thinking?"

"If you don't run ahead, you won't be able to beat Bell Jiajun."

Although there have been many advance strategies, all horse fans know that -

Bell Jiajun's real killer weapon is the burst of strength at the end.

At this moment, Mu Baitian Ma, who was not good at running, actually chose to strike back.

"Rather than a slight disadvantage in his stamina, we should avoid draining Pegasus's fighting spirit."

Tanaka and Ochiai reached this consensus before the game.

In the slightly shorter 1800m Great Universe Memorial, Bell Jiajun still had the energy to accelerate until the end of the race.

At the Red Brick Memorial, where the distance is extended by 200 meters, the advantage at the end is likely to be weakened.

Despite this, Ochiai was able to take action ahead of Bell Jiajun at the third turn.

In an atmosphere of anxiety and restlessness, two popular horses entered the fourth turn one after another.

Amidst the flying sand and gravel, a white figure resolutely took the lead.

"You won't lose here!"

Ochiai, who believed in the horse's ability more than anyone else, pulled the reins with all his heart, and his arms, which had undergone a whole year of intense training, pushed forward steadily.

In stark contrast to the imposing Reed Horse, Belle Jiajun's reaction was noticeably slow.

It was not until he got out of the curve that Bell Jiajun gradually left his opponents behind and started to catch up.

However, it was too late.

Thanks to its location in the center of the horse-breeding area, it is not uncommon to see horse owners and ranch representatives in the stands.

Sometimes, you can even hear people nearby discussing the game that just ended.

And at that very moment— "Don't lose to him, Pegasus!"

Zep, the horse owner's representative, suddenly stood up from his seat like a wild bear lurking in the Hidaka Mountains.

“That’s how I ran to the end!”

The members next to him who were also from Mejiro Ranch also erupted in shocking shouts.

At the end of the straight, the pursuer behind still did not give up.

but--

The winner has been decided.

"A fair response! Mu Baima's move!"

"This is the cherry blossom that has not been seen for three days!"

The rider on the saddle repeatedly waved exaggerated victory gestures and stroked the neck of the reed horse again and again.

Faced with the difficult challenges after setbacks, the choice of man and horse is not to take shortcuts, but to "believe in themselves."

Ochiai puffed out his chest with pride due to his absolute trust in Medaima's strength and potential, as well as his unexpected tactical choices.

“We won.”

In response, Lumaoma just reluctantly shook off the hand that was placed on him without permission.

Then--

Breathing heavily.

Good job!

At the same time as this message was sent, the number of unread notifications also increased rapidly.

Putting away the phone, my steps seemed to become more relaxed without me noticing.

However, that soon changed.

It took quite a bit of effort to squeeze in between the umbrellas before we finally reached the venue for the Kuchitori ceremony.

Not surprisingly, I was soaked.

"If we lose the game and get soaked like this, it would be a huge loss."

Among the people who were soaked like wet rats, Ogawa Katsu said this with a smile.

"Since we've won, it doesn't matter."

"In fact, it's no problem for this kind of rain to come again."

He unfolded the saddle cloth and handed it to Kitano, and a rare look of relief appeared on Huangshan's face.

After rubbing Mejiro Sakuya's wet head, Kitano took a corner of the saddle cloth.

"However, it's better to take care of your health."

Saying this, he grasped both the saddle cloth and the kuchidori rope.

Wu Shi on the saddle also relaxed as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders, and joined in the celebration by making a gesture.

In Monbetsu, Hokkaido, and Oi, Tokyo, two victory ropes were raised almost simultaneously.

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“Shenwei Anna is expected to forgo defending the Breeders’ Cup Filly Classic and make a final attempt at the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

"We remain optimistic about her performance in mixed races. After consulting with the owner, we have decided to end this world-class horse's racing career with the Breeders' Cup Classic at the end of the year. We will spend the rest of the year preparing for this race."

——《Idol Horse》

@kyouwafarm:

Father Jin Ji Ji, mother father Golden Journey's Miracle Journey 2026 is scheduled to debut in the summer auction. Sister Asami has 2 wins in South Kanto, and brother Glory of Glory also has 8 wins in Saga.

This horse is very beautiful, just like her father, with a well-proportioned chestnut coat. (4/3 raw)]

——Xiehe Ranch

　Chapter 2: Late
　　
　
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