Recaps

T.M. Opera O warned Kitasan Black that fame would bring scrutiny and pressure, then urged her to turn that pressure into fuel as she pursued her own path. In the director’s room, Anjing Zhen explained why he had supported Kitasan Black’s unusual race strategy, and Mejiro McQueen reassured him as the Autumn Triple Crown approached.

• T.M. Opera O told Kitasan Black that public attention and criticism were burdens of becoming strong, and encouraged her to endure and overcome them.
• T.M. Opera O praised Kitasan Black’s determination and left, looking forward to seeing her future as the “New King.”
• Mejiro McQueen and Deep Impact questioned Anjing Zhen about Kitasan Black’s unexpected tactics, and he explained that she had chosen them to convey something to T.M. Opera O and Mikki Classmate.
• Anjing Zhen said he had approved Kitasan Black’s idea and refined the strategy to help her fulfill her wish without unnecessary risk.
• Deep Impact cautioned Anjing Zhen that Kitasan Black’s upcoming Autumn Triple Crown races would draw intense attention, while Mejiro McQueen joked that Kitasan Black had picked up his bold habits.
• Mejiro McQueen reassured Anjing Zhen that the Student Council and the Association would continue watching Kitasan Black, Almond Eye, and his work in the races ahead.

As the training camp neared its end, Anjing Zhen and the Horse Girls continued preparing for the Tenno Sho Autumn while Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet analyzed their performance data. Agnes Tachyon’s findings suggested Kitasan Black was exceptionally suited to softer tracks and could undertake an overseas expedition, though the chapter ended with Agnes discovering she had left her report behind.

• Anjing Zhen thanked Mejiro McQueen and Deep Impact for their support and promised that he, Kitasan Black, and Almond Eye would keep working hard.
• Anjing Zhen reviewed past races and training footage with Kitasan Black and Almond Eye, while Almond Eye grew more proactive about learning from her mistakes.
• Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet analyzed the trio’s training data, breaking down their physical performance in detail.
• Agnes Tachyon presented data indicating that Kitasan Black had strong Heavy Track adaptability and was well suited to softer overseas tracks.
• Anjing Zhen and Kitasan Black became excited about the prospect of an overseas expedition as Agnes Tachyon searched for her missing analysis report.
• A voice at the doorway told Agnes Tachyon that she had forgotten the reports on the table.

Agnes Tachyon presented overseas race options for Kitasan Black and recommended postponing an overseas campaign until next year, after the Autumn Triple Crown. She then revealed that her analysis suggested Kitasan Black’s Final Burst might be improved, leaving Anjing Zhen stunned by the possibility.

• Agnes Tachyon showed Anjing Zhen and the others her analysis of potential overseas G1 races suited to Kitasan Black.
• Agnes Tachyon recommended keeping Kitasan Black’s current schedule and considering overseas races next year, after the Autumn Triple Crown.
• Kitasan Black agreed with Anjing Zhen to focus on her current season and prepare properly for overseas races later.
• Agnes Tachyon gave Anjing Zhen reports on possible races, including the Dubai Sheema Classic, the Ascot Gold Cup, and the Breeders' Cup Turf.
• Agnes Tachyon revealed that her data analysis suggested Kitasan Black’s Final Burst might have room for improvement, and Anjing Zhen reacted with astonishment.

Agnes Tachyon explained that Anjing Zhen’s Chase Training and other methods had helped Kitasan Black’s Final Burst show potential for improvement, estimating a gain of 0.1 to 0.3 seconds with targeted training. Impressed by her analysis, Anjing Zhen asked Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet to join his team as medical staff and data analysts after camp.

• Anjing Zhen blamed himself for overlooking the training camp environment as a possible reason Kitasan Black’s Final Burst might improve, but Kitasan Black reassured him.
• Agnes Tachyon said Anjing Zhen’s training methods, especially Chase Training, were the real key to Kitasan Black’s potential improvement.
• Agnes Tachyon presented data showing changes in Kitasan Black’s recovery and racing performance, and estimated targeted training could improve her Final Burst by 0.1 to 0.3 seconds.
• Agnes Tachyon used Kitasan Black’s race against T.M. Opera O and others to explain how her muscle activity and stride timing showed unusual adaptability.
• Anjing Zhen interrupted Agnes Tachyon’s analysis and asked her and Senior Yamato to join his team as medical staff and data analysts after the camp.

Anjing Zhen Shen invited Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet to join his team, hoping their expertise would help Kitasan Black and Almond Eye advance while easing his growing workload. Agnes accepted, revealing she was already planning to transfer to the Academy Infirmary, and offered to support Anjing alongside Daiwa.

• Anjing Zhen Shen asked Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet to join his team and offered them whatever salary and benefits they wanted.
• Kitasan Black and Little Anzu urged the two seniors to accept, with Little Anzu even offering her pocket money for research supplies.
• Agnes Tachyon revealed that her salary concern had been a joke and said she welcomed the chance to work with excellent research subjects.
• Daiwa Scarlet explained that Agnes had already been considering a transfer to the Academy Infirmary because she was tired of the hospital's bureaucracy.
• Agnes told Anjing that she would handle her transfer and support his work with Daiwa, then offered to continue working together.

Kitasan Black and Anjing Zhen completed another round of Chase Training, with Kitasan using instinctive, unpredictable movements to try to escape. Anjing Zhen caught her by a narrow margin, and he was left wondering about the power behind her final change of direction.

• Agnes Tachyon started the final Chase Training round between Kitasan Black and Anjing Zhen.
• Kitasan Black relied on instinct, sharp turns, and obstacle shadows to evade Anjing Zhen.
• Anjing Zhen anticipated Kitasan Black’s route and reached for her, barely brushing her sweat-soaked clothes as time ran out.
• Kitasan Black complained that she had nearly shaken him off, while Agnes Tachyon asked Daiwa Scarlet to analyze the training footage.
• Anjing Zhen rubbed his numb fingertips and focused on Kitasan Black’s powerful final change of direction.

Anjing Zhen and Agnes Tachyon reviewed Kitasan Black’s training progress and planned more specialized work to strengthen her Final Burst. Anjing then discovered that Maurice had entered the Tenno Sho Autumn, prompting Agnes to urge them to accelerate their preparations.

• Anjing Zhen praised Kitasan Black’s improved training, and she vowed to keep working until she could beat him.
• After training, Anjing Zhen analyzed the Tenno Sho Autumn entry list while Agnes Tachyon reviewed Kitasan Black’s training data and predicted her finishing sprint would transform by the race or the Japan Cup.
• Agnes Tachyon proposed hypoxic-chamber and explosive-power training, and Anjing Zhen agreed to seek equipment support from Ono Trading Company.
• Anjing Zhen noticed that Maurice had entered the Tenno Sho Autumn, and Agnes Tachyon said they would need to speed up their training plan.

Anjing Zhen and Agnes Tachyon tested Kitasan Black in a hypoxic chamber to assess her endurance and Stride Frequency under low oxygen. Kitasan Black handled the session better than expected, earning a new specialized training task.

• Agnes Tachyon brought Anjing Zhen, Kitasan Black, and Almond Eye to Central Treisen Academy Hospital and explained the hypoxic chamber test and its safety precautions.
• Anjing Zhen fitted Kitasan Black with monitoring devices, and she entered the chamber after reassuring him that she was ready.
• Agnes Tachyon guided Kitasan Black through a series of light drills while Anjing Zhen monitored her physiological readings.
• Anjing Zhen and Agnes Tachyon stopped the test when Kitasan Black became visibly exhausted, and Anjing Zhen and Almond Eye helped her out of the chamber.
• Agnes Tachyon found that Kitasan Black's other physiological indicators and muscle-damage readings remained normal despite drops in blood oxygen saturation and electromyographic frequency.
• Kitasan Black began hypoxic chamber training every two or three days as a brief, high-intensity addition to her schedule.

Kitasan Black enjoyed a day off after her demanding Hypoxic Chamber training and met Anzu, Satono Diamond, and Satono Crown for an outing at Odaiba Seaside Park. On the Ferris wheel, Satono Diamond declared her determination to win the Kikuka Sho, leaving Kitasan Black conflicted because several of her friends would be competing against her.

• Kitasan Black woke late, remembered it was a rest day, completed her usual morning workout, and traveled to Odaiba Seaside Park.
• Kitasan Black met Anzu, who marveled at how quickly she had recovered from her exhausting training.
• Satono Diamond and Satono Crown joined Kitasan Black and Anzu, and the group enjoyed rides at the crowded park.
• Satono Diamond arranged special access to more attractions after the group waited in line for the roller coaster.
• On the Ferris wheel, Satono Diamond said she had withdrawn from the Kikuka Sho to focus on winning another G1 race.
• Kitasan Black felt torn because Satono Diamond, Mikki Rocket, and other friends would compete against one another in the Kikuka Sho.

Kitasan Black explained why Harvest Festival could face a difficult Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after the venue changed, then set aside her worries and resolved to support her friends. She called Duramente to cheer on Meisei-chan, but was surprised to see Adayar-chan with her.

• Satono Crown told Kitasan Black that Harvest Festival had won a G2 race overseas and seemed well positioned for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
• Kitasan Black explained that the race had moved from Longchamp to Chantilly, where local competitors might have an advantage and Harvest Festival's preparation could be disrupted.
• Kitasan Black offered to advise Satono Crown and Satono Diamond, then resolved to focus on doing her best and support her friends.
• Kitasan Black called Duramente to cheer on Meisei-chan, and the Satono Sisters and Almond Eye gathered around the phone.
• Duramente answered with another Horse Girl beside her, and Kitasan Black recognized Adayar-chan.

Kitasan Black called her friends in Japan to discuss the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Duramente and Adayar, who were training in Europe. Duramente warned that the race would be difficult, then asked how Kitasan Black and Satono Crown were preparing for the Tenno Sho Autumn.

• Kitasan Black greeted Duramente and Adayar over video and admitted she had momentarily forgotten that Adayar was also entering the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
• Duramente explained that she and Adayar had met through their shared interest in Kitasan Black, and Kitasan Black introduced Adayar to the others.
• Satono Diamond and Satono Crown teased Kitasan Black for seeming like a heartless lover, while Little Anzu blushed as she defended her.
• Kitasan Black said she was discussing Chantilly Racecourse with Duramente and Adayar, who were both preparing for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
• Duramente said the course change and strong competitors, including Harvest Festival, Natsu Shin, and Enteki Kasumu, would make winning difficult, then asked about Kitasan Black and Satono Crown's Tenno Sho Autumn preparations.

Kitasan Black reflected on how her reasons for running had changed and declared her determination to win the Tenno Sho Autumn. After their amusement-park outing, Satono Crown acknowledged how much stronger Kitasan had become.

• Kitasan Black vowed to win the Tenno Sho Autumn and reflected on the people supporting her and her goal of reaching the Hall of Fame.
• Duramente and Adayar sensed Kitasan Black’s resolve and said she seemed to be running farther and had become more romantic.
• Satono Crown declared she had trained intensively and would not yield the Tenno Sho Autumn championship to anyone.
• Kitasan Black, Almond Eye, Satono Diamond, and Satono Crown spent the rest of the day at the amusement park before Kitasan and Almond Eye departed by train.
• Satono Crown told Satono Diamond that Kitasan Black had grown stronger in both her race results and her presence.

Satono Crown reflected on Kitasan Black’s newfound presence and vowed to win the Tenno Sho Autumn, while Satono Diamond wondered what facing Kitasan on the track would be like. After returning home, Kitasan read reports about her Autumn Triple Crown campaign and stayed up studying race footage and training materials to prepare for the Tenno Sho Autumn.

• Satono Crown told Satono Diamond that Kitasan Black seemed mature and carried the presence of a senior champion, then said she was determined to win the Tenno Sho Autumn for the Satomi family.
• Satono Crown encouraged Satono Diamond to win the Kikuka Sho, while Satono Diamond wondered about her first official race against Kitasan Black.
• Kitasan Black called Anjing Zhen and excitedly recounted her amusement park outing with Satono Diamond and the others, including Satono Crown’s challenge for the Tenno Sho Autumn.
• Kitasan Black read reports highlighting her Autumn Triple Crown campaign and realized how much attention the Tenno Sho Autumn was already receiving.
• Kitasan Black studied past Tenno Sho Autumn races, Anjing Zhen’s training logs, and Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet’s recommendations, then declared she would win the race.

Satono Diamond launched a rapid late-race charge in the Kikuka Sho, chasing the leaders toward the final straight as Kitasan Black and the others cheered from the stands. The race remained undecided with 400 meters left.

• Milan Hai held the lead as the runners reached the top of Yodo Slope.
• Satono Diamond accelerated and overtook several rivals, reaching fifth place as Gallant and Mikki Rocket pursued her.
• Satono Diamond, Gallant, and Mikki Rocket charged toward the final straight while Milan Hai and Cockpit Chief remained ahead.
• Kitasan Black, Satono Crown, Anjing Zhen, and the others cheered for the racers as the field entered the final sprint.
• Mejiro McQueen gripped Tokai Teio's arm and urged Satono Diamond to win with 400 meters remaining.

Satono Diamond overtook the field and won the Kikuka Sho, fulfilling the Satomi family's long-held dream of a G1 victory. As she broke down in tears after the finish, Kitasan Black, Satono Crown, Almond Eye, and her sisters gathered around her.

• Satono Diamond surged past Milan Hai and pulled ahead while Gallant, Mikki Rocket, Tenryu Horse, and Seven Colors Line battled for second.
• In the final stretch, Satono Diamond imagined Kitasan Black ahead of her and unleashed a final burst of speed.
• Satono Diamond crossed the finish line first and was crowned the Kikuka Sho winner, bringing the Satomi family its long-awaited G1 victory.
• Satono Diamond froze before the display board, then wept as the weight of her family's hopes and hardships hit her.
• Kitasan Black caught Satono Diamond as she stumbled, and Satono Crown, Almond Eye, and her elder sisters celebrated her victory with her.

At Satono Diamond’s victory banquet, Anjing Zhen endured attention from guests as Kitasan Black and her friends watched from a corner. Kitasan Black congratulated Satono Diamond and checked in with Duramente, who remained determined to challenge the world’s strongest Horse Girls again.

• At the Satomi family estate, Anjing Zhen spoke modestly with guests who asked about Kitasan Black’s prospects and training for the Autumn Triple Crown.
• Kitasan Black and Anzu watched Anjing Zhen socialize and discussed how fame had made him busier.
• Kitasan Black praised Satono Diamond’s hard work and celebrated her Kikuka Sho victory while Almond Eye and Duramente listened.
• Duramente recalled the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe loss and vowed to challenge the world-class Horse Girls again.

Kitasan Black spoke with Duramente about the upcoming Tenno Sho Autumn before meeting Koushou Hayate’s childhood friend, Teio Sho. Teio Sho declared herself Kitasan Black’s rival and warned that many others would challenge her Autumn Triple Crown ambitions through the Arima Kinen.

• Duramente guessed that Kitasan Black wanted to comfort her about the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and urged her to focus on the Tenno Sho Autumn.
• Kitasan Black met Teio Sho, who had returned from Australia and was Koushou Hayate’s childhood friend.
• Teio Sho said Kitasan Black seemed even stronger than the reports suggested and announced that she would stop her in the Tenno Sho Autumn.
• Teio Sho showed reports calling Kitasan Black the star expected to win the Autumn Triple Crown.
• Teio Sho called herself Kitasan Black’s antagonist protagonist and said many other rivals would challenge her before the Arima Kinen.

Kitasan Black realized that attention for her Autumn Triple Crown challenge had spread around the world, and she embraced the pressure as motivation. Three days before the Tenno Sho Autumn, she continued training while crowds and media followed her every move.

• Duramente told Kitasan Black that overseas racing circles were discussing her chances of becoming a world-class contender if she won the Autumn Triple Crown.
• Teio Sho reminded Kitasan Black that the Tenno Sho Autumn's protagonist was not guaranteed to remain the same, and Kitasan Black welcomed the challenge.
• Kitasan Black resolved to meet the world's expectations and let the track decide who would stand at the front.
• Kitasan Black pushed herself through intense training as Horse Girls gathered to watch and record her runs.
• A television report at the cafeteria said Kitasan Black was the most watched contender with three days remaining before the Tenno Sho Autumn.

On the eve of the Tenno Sho Autumn, Anjing Zhen and Agnes Tachyon warned Kitasan Black that the 2,000-meter race would weaken her usual advantages and expose her rivals’ superior finishing speed. Their analysis showed that she might need to overcome a gap of nearly one horse length, leaving the team facing its toughest battle yet.

• Kitasan Black felt mounting pressure as news coverage and public attention focused on her Tenno Sho Autumn prospects.
• Anjing Zhen reviewed the race tactics and explained that Futanari Shingang, Clear Sky, and Satono Crown had dangerous finishing bursts.
• Anjing Zhen highlighted Teio Sho’s 33.4-second Last Spurt in the previous Tenno Sho Autumn and Maurice’s especially strong finishing speed.
• Anjing Zhen warned that the 2,000-meter distance would limit Kitasan Black’s strengths and make the race their toughest battle so far.
• Agnes Tachyon calculated that Kitasan Black could trail Maurice by up to 0.12 seconds, or about 2.18 meters, in the Last Spurt.

As Anjing Zhen reviewed the risks facing Kitasan Black in the Tenno Sho Autumn, Agnes Tachyon pointed out that he had avoided telling her about sensational newspaper coverage that could add to her pressure. He went to check on Kitasan Black, who was still studying race footage late at night and determined to keep working.

• Anjing Zhen reviewed the race strategies and warned Agnes Tachyon that unpredictable weather could force them to adjust their plans.
• Agnes Tachyon questioned why Anjing Zhen had not told Kitasan Black about exaggerated newspaper reports predicting her greatness.
• Anjing Zhen recalled Kitasan Black's heavy steps after the meeting and decided to visit her dormitory.
• Kitasan Black studied previous Tenno Sho Autumn footage and marked the timing of Almond Eye's Final Burst in her notebook.
• Kitasan Black told a concerned roommate she wanted to review more because the race mattered and she did not want to lose after Diamond-chan won the Kikuka Sho.

On the eve of the Tenno Sho Autumn, Anjing Zhen admitted to Kitasan Black that the race coverage and pressure had left him anxious and unsure how to help her. Kitasan Black reassured him that they were facing the challenge together, and she left determined to show her best in the race.

• Satono Diamond encouraged Kitasan Black to rest and offered to discuss any worries before her race.
• Daiwa Scarlet called Kitasan Black downstairs, where Anjing Zhen was waiting outside the dormitory with Supernatural Steed.
• Supernatural Steed allowed Kitasan Black and Anjing Zhen to talk in the courtyard after reminding them of the rules and curfew.
• Anjing Zhen confessed that he had been avoiding the pressure surrounding the Tenno Sho Autumn because he was afraid to admit he felt lost.
• Kitasan Black said she felt relieved to learn Anjing Zhen also struggled and told him they were facing the pressure together.
• Anjing Zhen told Kitasan Black that he believed she was the New Generation King and the strongest Horse Girl, and she returned to the dormitory ready for the race.

On a rainy race day at Tokyo Racecourse, Anjing Zhen and his team assessed the track and adjusted Kitasan Black’s preparations for the Tenno Sho Autumn. As the race approached, Kitasan Black remained alone in the Preparation Room, reviewing her instructions and receiving messages of support.

• Spectators gathered in the rain at Tokyo Racecourse, cheering for Kitasan Black and filling the stands with colorful support banners and umbrellas.
• Anjing Zhen and Agnes Tachyon assessed the wind and deep puddles on the track, and Anjing Zhen decided to test the course before making further adjustments.
• Anjing Zhen guided Kitasan Black through adaptation tests while Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet continued checking the track conditions.
• Kitasan Black reviewed her instructions, checked her Victory Outfit and iron hooves, and began warming up alone in the Preparation Room.
• Satono Diamond sent Kitasan Black a photo of Satono Diamond, Koushou Hayate, Ribbon Keiko, and Wanlai Zhengming cheering at the front of the stands.

Kitasan Black prepared to race in the rainy Tenno Sho Autumn, encouraged by messages from friends and family. Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen watched from the stands, where they discussed Kitasan Black’s chances and how the muddy track could favor her stamina.

• Duramente, Gold Ship, and Kitasan Black’s family sent her messages of support before the race.
• Kitasan Black recalled meeting her senpai in the underground passage, then headed to the Paddock ready for the Tenno Sho Autumn.
• Tokai Teio waved a flag for Kitasan Black and told Mejiro McQueen she was certain Little Kita would surpass her.
• Mejiro McQueen confronted Tokai Teio for pinching her arm, and Teio awkwardly denied doing it for revenge.
• Tokai Teio voiced concern about the rainy, slick track, while Mejiro McQueen explained that its stamina demands could strengthen Kitasan Black’s advantages.

Kitasan Black entered the Tenno Sho Autumn as the favorite, but other runners boxed her in at the start and blocked her from taking the lead. In the stands, two young Horse Girls argued over whether the move was deliberate as Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen listened.

• Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen discussed Kitasan Black's strong form and favorable middle starting position before the race began.
• Sixteen Horse Girls started the Tenno Sho Autumn, with Eishin Flash charging ahead and Kitasan Black following.
• Runners on both sides moved inward and trapped Kitasan Black in the pack, preventing her from smoothly advancing.
• Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen reacted with astonishment as spectators grew anxious over Kitasan Black's position.
• Little Bun accused the runners around Kitasan Black of deliberately conspiring against her, while Little Chuu suggested it might have been an accident.

Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen reassured the young fans that Kitasan Black’s rivals were contesting positions rather than conspiring against her. As Kitasan Black faced the pressure of the Tenno Sho Autumn field, she embraced the challenge and suddenly fell back.

• Tokai Teio explained to Little Bun and Little Chuu that Kitasan Black’s rivals were fighting for advantageous positions because they respected her strength.
• Little Chuu worried that Kitasan Black would struggle from the back, while Little Bun insisted that Kitasan Black would find a way to win.
• Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen chose to trust Kitasan Black and watch her without holding back.
• Kitasan Black felt the fighting spirit of Maurice, Futanari Shingang, Sunday Silence, Teio Sho, and the other rivals surrounding her.
• Kitasan Black welcomed the challenge of the Tenno Sho Autumn and suddenly fell back.