I became a horse racing tycoon in Hokkaido.

"I never imagined the story behind this was like this!"

Kaho Shiraishi's own curiosity was also satisfied.

This is one of the advantages of being a journalist.

They always get firsthand information, especially from interviewing people they are interested in.

In her opinion, Izumi Hisahito was a very easy person to get along with.

He spoke without any airs, as if he had just met a handsome stranger on the street.

"So, why did Mr. Izumi suddenly decide to have Setsuzan run a mud race?"

This is just the beginning of a three-game winning streak.

Snow Mountain suddenly went from an unknown pony to a rising star on the muddy ground.

Only a few months have passed.

The outside world is more curious about whether the snow mountain can continue to win.

"Regarding this, as the owner, I want to give Snow Mountain a try. As a racehorse that has won one race, Snow Mountain has enough room for error to run a dirt track."

"As everyone has seen, the first game went very well, so the second game will continue on mud."

Izumi Yujin replied.

He didn't mention how much Takagi disagreed when they initially communicated.

Moreover, those around him were not optimistic about the snow mountain's strength.

"That mud race was truly the beginning of my three-peat on the snow mountain mud track!"

Shiraishi Xiaho said.

The results of the competition speak for themselves.

In the world of horse racing, if it can win, it's the best.

Everything fell into place naturally.

"Mr. Izumi, regarding the tactics for the snow mountain, is the team specifically planning to use a chasing-down running style?"

The success rate of chasing tactics on muddy terrain is very low.

This is also why the popularity of the snow mountain has risen so quickly.

"If possible, I would definitely like to have more ways to run on the snow mountain, but it has a habit of starting late, which is something that is difficult to control."

"Combined with the snow mountain's own strongest ability, running and chasing is the most suitable strategy."

Yujin Izumi and Noboru Takagi have talked.

Being late is a problem that no one can solve.

Once you leave the gate, you're already a step behind everyone else. The pressure to catch up means you'll waste a lot of energy in the lead, and the results aren't guaranteed.

To avoid the tactic failing, it's best to stay behind the team and wait for the right opportunity.

"So this is the best option?"

Kaho Shiraishi glanced at the snow-capped mountains that were still resting.

"Whether it's the best option or not, I, as the horse owner, don't know, but as long as we can keep winning, that's enough."

Yuji Izumi didn't ask for that much.

Tactics will change constantly depending on the location of the gates and the racecourse.

Although the snow mountain will stay at the back of the group, the timing of the start will be different.

"Next question, Mr. Izumi, what are your thoughts on the upcoming Glory Championship?"

Kaho Shiraishi glanced down at the problem list.

The match is about to begin.

"This competition is indeed very important for our plans for the first half of the year. We hope that after being promoted to the open group, Snow Mountain can still maintain its competitiveness."

Yujin Izumi and Noboru Takagi had a lot of discussions.

There were indeed many competitions to participate in in the first half of the year, so there were far fewer options in the second half.

"What are the plans for the first half of the year?"

Kaho Shiraishi realized the key to it.

"Our goal is the Emperor's Award in the first half of the year, so there's nothing wrong with saying it now."

As a horse owner, Yuji Izumi has no burden.

The schedule has been ambiguous in some interviews; it's possible to participate in one competition or another.

But the schedule for the race in the snow mountain was arranged by him, and there was little possibility of change.

"Thank you, Mr. Izumi, for the tip."

Kaho Shiraishi smiled sweetly.

This was an unexpected bonus during the interview!

If it were said before that Snow Mountain would be running the Imperial Award in the first half of the year, it would have been a pipe dream, but at this time Snow Mountain does have the competitiveness.

Therefore, the next match will be extremely crucial!

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"Mr. Izumi, thank you for your hard work."

Shiraishi Kaho handed a bottle of water to Izumi Yujin.

This interview went exceptionally smoothly, and we even had an unexpected bonus from the match schedule!

This new horse owner was indeed very easy to talk to. They initially thought they wouldn't be able to invite Yuji Izumi, but to their surprise, he agreed very readily, saying that he could take a look at his own racehorses.

"Will this program be released in early May?"

Yuji Izumi took a sip of mineral water and then asked.

This time it went even more smoothly than he had expected.

He was a little nervous at first during the interview, but he got used to the pace of the questions and answers later.

"We will release some clips in advance, and the official broadcast should be in early May."

Shiraishi Kaho fanned the air with her hand.

"Um."

Yuji Izumi nodded.

He can ask his fans in the live stream to support him.

He's been doing other things lately and hasn't had much time to stream.

"Mr. Izumi, may I touch it?"

Kaho Shiraishi looked at the snow-capped mountain as she opened her eyes.

"Sure, Snow Mountain seems to be in a good mood today."

Yuji Izumi touched it a couple of times first.

The snow mountain has a shoulder height of 1.72 meters, which is quite a large toy for a girl.

*Sizzle*

The snow mountain was touched twice, but he only glanced at Izumi Yuuhito.

Go ahead and touch it.

It's used to it.

"So cute~~"

Shiraishi Kaho tentatively touched it twice with her fingertips before becoming bolder.

The texture is really nice.

After she touched it twice, Xue Shan stuck out its tongue.

Today is much more lively than before.

Normally only the trainer and his assistant walk around; outsiders rarely come to the stables.

After filming wrapped, the three of them went to the courtyard outside the stables.

Horse racers also need rest, especially during the preparation phase.

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"Takagi-sensei, I've noticed that Yukiyama's physique has changed quite a bit lately."

After filming wrapped, Izumi met Takagi Noboru, the owner of the stable.

Horse trainers have a lot of work to do.

Sometimes we have to go to ranches where major racehorses rest and recuperate, sometimes we have to go to ranches in Hokkaido, and during races we have to watch the races at the racetrack.

Most of his time is spent observing horse training at the training center.

"After the adjustments, the snow mountain has changed a lot in all aspects, which shows that it is still growing."

Takagi Noboru was delighted by this scene.

This means that the snow mountain can become even stronger in the future, and how strong it will become will have to be proven through competitions.

"That's good."

"I'll have to ask Mr. Takagi to take good care of me in the next match."

Yujin Izumi and Noboru Takagi shook hands.

I'm entrusting this horse of mine to you!

"I will ensure that the snow mountain performs at its best during the competition."

Takagi Noboru is very confident lately.

Winning consistently in a race boosts a team's confidence, and the same applies to horse racing.

As for the rider, Yokoyama Takeshi had just won the Satsuki Prize to prove himself, so there wasn't much for him to say. Let Yokoyama continue riding.

Takeshi Yokoyama has been bringing snow mountain training sessions to him quite often lately.

This attitude says it all.

"It's almost time, so I'll be going now."

Yujin Izumi still needs to return to Tokyo.

The next race is at Tokyo Racecourse.

He felt he could move slightly, from a hotel in Chiba to one in Tokyo.

It's quite a distance from Chiba to Tokyo Racecourse.

The Taiōshō Oi Racecourse is also a racecourse located in Tokyo.

Poverty still limited his housing options.

Hopefully, he won't need to rely on live streaming to make a living for the next six months.