Hokkaido Horse Racing Story.

Chapter 293 Winter on the Ranch

Summarize the breeding plan and decide on the breeding stallions for the following year.

From a decision-making perspective, this should be the most important part of the year for a production ranch—

The lounge was filled with sighs and groans.

Upon learning that Anna's breeding partner had been chosen, the ranch members' first reaction was not joy but worry.

"I knew it would be like that!"

In a ranch with only two breeding mares, it goes without saying how the ownership of the newly purchased stallion should be used.

"This is really too reckless, President."

Kikuchi lowered his head and sighed softly as he spoke.

To breed a top-quality breeding mares worth over one billion yen with Golden Horn, which had already been labeled as "unfit for stallion" by the Dali Stud Station—

This can no longer be explained by persistence; it's simply a crazy gamble.

"On the bright side, at least Golden Horn's breeding ability shouldn't be a problem."

Scratching the back of his head, Zep took over the conversation in a fairly relaxed tone.

Then, under the cold gazes of everyone, he shrank back.

"Good luck, Boss."

The German shrugged and gave him that look.

"If we set our sights on the cross-shaped bloodline, there is actually a more reliable option like the Sea City Star."

Raising his head, Ravid spoke in a rare, solemn tone.

"If we turn our attention back to the United States, it would be good to achieve justice through the cooperation of Stormcat. Whether the foal is kept by the owner or auctioned, it has considerable prospects. In addition, the clever horse, which is also from the Gold Rush line, is worth considering."

"It is indeed a formula that sounds very reasonable."

When considering breeding stallions, the ranch's primary breeding strategy is to "cultivate robust and healthy individuals."

Specifically, it's quite simple: choose stallions whose bloodlines are not overcrowded.

certainly--

Unless there is excessive inbreeding, the recommended stallions by the [Advisory Group] are usually given priority consideration.

"If it's a Japanese stallion, there are still..."

The Indian man wanted to say something more, but in the end he just gave up and resigned himself to his fate.

"Don't give up like this, Mr. Lavida—"

Kikuchi shook his shoulder, her eyes brimming with tears.

"After all, it is the bloodline of that first commander-in-chief."

I heard those soft whispers in my ear.

"The president's luck is even better than the first commander-in-chief's; maybe this kind of cooperation can also—"

"You can escape."

Rachel Ho suddenly spoke up.

Even if Rachel says that—

Releasing Ravid, who was nearly shaken to a pulp, Kikuchi, like a vengeful spirit, clung to a new target.

"I'm not just saying this casually, I'm almost dizzy!"

"I have decided."

With that sentence as the turning point, the noisy lounge suddenly became quiet.

"Let Divine Anna mate with Golden Horn."

Contrary to my determination, it actually made me feel more relaxed after saying those words.

Several sighs followed in succession.

Despite complaining just a second ago about "what kind of collaboration is this?", Lavida shook his head slightly, stood up, and began to fantasize about the image of the "Divine Anna × Golden Horn" foal.

The members quickly reached a consensus that "foals produced in this way can only be kept by the ranch."

It was afternoon that day.

Under the sparsely clouded winter sky, the cherry blossom trees had already lost all their leaves.

Stepping out of the rental car, I quickly felt a distinct chill, different from that on Honshu Island.

I couldn't help but shrink back.

"There is hope that it can be handed over to Yoshida's child."

A few days ago, I received this request from Mr. Kitano, the president of Mejiro Ranch. Long before Mejiro Ranch was established, the trainers and riders of the Okubo Sueyoshi family had a deep connection with the name "Mejiro".

Yoshida himself relied on the trust of the horse owners and became the main jockey of many "Mejiro" named racehorses, including Mejiro Tobo, as a young jockey.

"One day, I will definitely have to repay this kindness."

Although there were only a few days left before the second trial for trainer's license exemption, he still made time to come to Hokkaido.

"excuse me!"

As he said this, the automatic door slowly opened in front of him.

Although there was snow, it was compacted by stepping on it, and the road surface was very smooth.

Hokkaido is far from being at its coldest time.

Yoshida was just as awkward as when he first came. After exchanging pleasantries, he shut his mouth and didn't say much.

The horse trainer, exhaling white breath, opened his eyes wide and carefully examined the facilities throughout the ranch.

"That's really amazing——"

As he stepped onto the stable corridor, Yoshida couldn't help but speak.

The voice sounded somewhat moved.

During my last visit, I only toured part of the pasture and rehabilitation center; this was my first time visiting the stables.

As he moved down the corridor, Yoshida kept looking around.

Upon reaching the other end of the corridor, Asayama had already led Hikari out of the stable.

"like--"

Yoshida blinked, seemingly quite surprised.

"This is a really nice horse carcass."

The trainer had no choice but to say that.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, but there are still many things about this child that I'm worried about."

Kitano patted Hikari's neck and shook his head with a smile.

"It's a very well-proportioned horse. If it grows well, it should be able to run well."

After circling Huixiang several times, Yoshida nodded and said.

Although much of it was just polite talk in this situation, Kitano and the ranch employees still had obvious smiles on their faces.

On the other side, the black deer-haired pony blinked and let out a somewhat uneasy "humming" sound.

With Kitano and Asayama taking turns comforting him, he gradually calmed down.

Despite the good progress in taming, the resonant also has a slightly troublesome aspect in terms of its temperament—

If they don't receive attention for a period of time, they will throw a tantrum, whether in the stable or the pasture.

In Asayama's words, it was a sensitive temperament that "preferred the mare".

Of course, compared to those with obvious temperaments like Atalanta or Pegasus, Huixiang is definitely a top student.

Although there is still room for improvement in the horse's form, it may be a horse that can be run in a classic year.

Putting aside the subtle differences in appearance, Yoshida's evaluation of Hikari was surprisingly high.

"I am extremely grateful to have such a horse in my hands."

After their first meeting, Yoshida expressed his gratitude with great sincerity.

Of course, this mindset is actually mutual.

Under Xiao Ma's curious gaze, both sides took turns bowing several times.

finally--

When the trainer visited Dober with carrots as a gift, he almost got bitten again.

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"Praise Mars 800 million yen (payable upon confirmation of conception)"

Bright Island 300 million yen (payable upon confirmation of conception)

2000 million yen (to be paid upon confirmation of conception)

Dragon King Private (Payment upon confirmation of conception)

——SHADAI STALLION STATION for 2028
“GOLDEN HORN
10,000 OCT 1, SLF”

——Overbury Stud STALLIONS for 2028
(End of this chapter)