Hokkaido Horse Racing Story.

Chapter 314 Bububu

Although not listed in the list of heritable traits, the traits that horses as parents can pass on to their offspring are far more than just those that are explicitly mentioned.

These are details that are difficult to notice without firsthand confirmation and in-depth understanding.

[Soma's Eye: B→B+]

A numerical improvement after a long time.

Logically, a horse eye that reaches the "B+" level should be able to perform fairly accurate horse body analysis even without relying on a detector.

But when the opinions of several trainers, riders and stable staff about Kaguya flashed through his mind, he decisively put such thoughts out of his mind.

Turning our attention back to the stallion show, several ranch representatives nearby seemed to be discussing the breeding process of Central Racehorses.

It was a field that I was quite interested in but not very familiar with, so I couldn't help but prick up my ears and listen.

According to a ranch representative who is also a horse owner at Sunday Racing Club:
Almost all Northern-trained horses follow a process that begins at the Hokkaido main farm, is transferred to a ranch near the training center or a breeding ranch on Honshu at a specific time, then undergoes their first stable entry and gate trials, followed by a transfer to an outer stable for recuperation, a return to the stable after rest, and finally their first race in excellent condition.

In the case of small and medium-sized ranches or individual horse owners, the trainer usually approves the development of the horse to be put into the stable in Hokkaido, and then transfers it to a ranch near the training center as a buffer. Only after obtaining approval again will it be officially put into the stable.

Thus, the gap between the local farms that internalize the breeding process and the Northern Group and small and medium-sized ranches that outsource most of the process becomes apparent.

Horse owners often lack experience initially, so when they receive a message from the trainer saying, "It's about time to move the horse to a ranch near the training center and prepare to find a stable," they can easily get excited too early.

However, this step of "finding the right time to enter the stable" is actually quite tricky.

The real challenges often begin here.

"So I don't mean to say anything bad about the trainers or the Honshu breeding farm, but it's definitely a bit difficult to communicate with them every year."

"So whether it's a ranch or a horse owner's occasion, communication with the trainer is very important—Isn't that what President Kitano thinks too?"

The topic was suddenly thrown at me.

"Yes, we really need to pay attention to the cooperation between the horse owner, the breeding ranch, and the trainer."

They successfully fooled them.

Of course, they actually agreed with the statements made by these ranch representatives.

Thanks to the decent development progress of Mejiro Ryuki and Mejiro Takatsu, and more importantly, the good communication with the trainers, both are expected to go directly to the stables after completing their development in Hokkaido.

Of course, Mejiro Okuri, whom Asayama calls "Dora-kun," will be a little later, perhaps even when he is two or three years old, before he officially enters the stable.

Meanwhile, Mejiro's treasure, nicknamed "Luludo-chan," had its manager visit the ranch a few days ago and generously stated, "It's okay to catch up slowly after entering the stables," setting a plan to move directly to the stables after a short rest at the Honshu breeding ranch.

Thanks to the relationships established before the formal advance into the Central Military District, the initial goal of entering the Central Military District is currently progressing in a slightly optimistic manner.

Of course, there are still many things to consider.

After the stallion show at Shedai ended, we headed straight for the JBBA Shizunai stallion station in Shinhidaka Town.

On the first day of the new year, I received the new version of the breeding ranch management guidelines from JBBA, as is routine for ranches.

The book, spanning nearly two hundred pages, provides detailed guidance on the process of mating and giving birth to mares. This new edition also includes a significant amount of information on the management of newly born foals.

From a professional veterinarian's perspective, this can only be described as something basic, similar to a national health science popularization manual.

Regardless, JBBA has provided considerable convenience for the development and operation of small and medium-sized ranches.

This time, the successful completion of the cross-border breeding procedures for Golden Horn was also inseparable from the cooperation of JBBA.

Of course, whether due to its own performance as a stallion or the wishes of another co-owner, Ms. McGeewen, Golden Horn could not be officially introduced to Japan as a shuttle stallion.

If the Japanese side has a ranch that wants to breed their own mares with Golden Horn, they can only do so through a somewhat complicated process of contacting them privately and borrowing the breeding rights held by the Japanese side.

Even the two co-owners don't have high hopes for this.

Moving from Anhei-cho to Shizunai in Shin-Hidaka-cho, we arrived just after noon.

Looking at the sunlight outside the car, which was even brighter than when we set off, I couldn't help but squint.

"Let's go."

"Ahem—Boss, why don't you go over there yourself? I'll stay here and watch the car."

"They've even started using honorifics!"

"Haha, that's right."

After staring at him for a while, embarrassment began to show on the German's face.

"Then I'll go by myself."

"Ah~ Ha—"

An exaggerated sigh of relief.

Under the somewhat subtle gazes of the JBBA staff, I met the Golden Horn, who had just arrived in Japan, at the quarantine barn.

Not much different from when we first met at Overbrybo Ranch, Golden Horn has maintained a very good condition in both physique and spirit after the transport.

and--

He still seems rather unapproachable.

"He recovered quickly after arriving in Jingnei, and should be able to resume breeding work soon after being released from quarantine."

Several JBBA staff members exchanged glances, and finally one of them, with an expression of resignation, stepped forward to introduce himself.

"Thank you for your hard work. If anyone inquires about his breeding conditions, please contact me using the phone number above."

As he spoke, he took out his business card, which identified him as the president of Mejiro Trading Co., Ltd., from his pocket and handed it over.

Although the staff member had a subtle expression that read, "Will anyone really ask?", they still nodded and accepted the business card.

After the extremely awkward but unavoidable scene was finally completed, both sides breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time-

Golden Horn, who had been acting all aloof in the stable, seemed to sense something and began to snort softly.

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"【Hokkaido Riders Heading Towards the World】"

现地时间下午3：35在美国圣塔安妮塔竞马场举行的雷霆路锦标（G3·草地1600米）中，由北海道·门别的落合玄太骑手策骑的下次好运（Better Next Time）进入最终直线以后脚力衰退，最终以赛前第8位的人气取得了第5位名次。”

—Hokkaido Shimbun

(End of this chapter)