Recaps

After agreeing to train Kitasan Black, Anjing Zhen diagnosed her erratic running rhythm and built a training plan to prepare her for the Triple Crown. Kitasan won her debut race, and Agnes Tachyon arranged for Daiwa Scarlet to become her running partner.

• Tokai Teio asked Anjing Zhen to train Kitasan Black, and Kitasan accepted him as her Trainer.
• Anjing Zhen identified Kitasan Black’s inconsistent galloping rhythm and used distance drills, music, and strength-control poses to improve her running.
• Kitasan Black told Satono Diamond she would pursue the Triple Crown, and Anjing Zhen entered her for a January debut and later prep races.
• At Tokyo Racecourse, Anjing Zhen instructed Kitasan Black to follow an opponent and accelerate late, and she won her debut by one and a half lengths before collapsing beyond the finish.
• The infirmary confirmed Kitasan Black was healthy, and she thanked Anjing Zhen for helping her win her first championship.
• Tokai Teio showed Mejiro McQueen footage of Kitasan Black’s race and training, and they discussed Anjing Zhen’s unusual methods.
• Agnes Tachyon offered Kitasan Black a pace-work partner, and Anjing Zhen accepted Daiwa Scarlet for the role.
• Anjing Zhen told Kitasan Black that Daiwa Scarlet would run with her in three days, and Kitasan eagerly anticipated meeting her.

Anjing Zhen guided Kitasan Black through fan-building and a difficult Condition Race, where she won by following Sato no Takarazuka’s pace and launching a late burst. As Kitasan Black resolved to support her Trainer in return, Anjing Zhen tested a drone and began preparing her for stronger rivals such as Duramente.

• Daiwa Scarlet assessed Anjing Zhen’s approach to Kitasan Black’s training, then helped Kitasan improve her Escape while Anjing explained the risks behind her debut strategy.
• Anjing Zhen wrote Kitasan a song, “Uchiage Hanabi,” to help her meet the fan requirement for the Condition Race, and Kitasan performed it for friends before uploading a recording.
• Anjing Zhen prepared Kitasan for experienced rivals, and she won the Condition Race by following Sato no Takarazuka before surging past her near the finish.
• Kitasan celebrated with her family, and Saburo Kitajima met Anjing Zhen and offered support for Little Kita’s training.
• Vodka agreed to help train Kitasan, and Anjing assigned Daiwa Scarlet to run in front while Kitasan practiced following her and Vodka worked on Simulated Lag.
• Anjing Zhen urged Kitasan to develop a style that could control a race instead of relying on opponents to set the pace, while he acquired a drone to film training from multiple angles.
• After learning that the Satomi family had dismissed Sato no Takarazuka’s Trainer, Kitasan understood why Takarazuka had cried and resolved to investigate her own competitors without worrying Anjing Zhen.
• Anjing Zhen demonstrated the drone to Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen, then spotted Kitasan secretly watching training and identified Duramente as a coming Satsuki Sho opponent whose powerful Final Burst challenged Kitasan.

Anjing Zhen prepared Kitasan Black for the Spring Stakes, where she overcame opponents’ tactics and won her third consecutive race. At the victory celebration, he began planning how to build her experience for the Satsuki Sho with help from Special Week and Gold Ship.

• Kitasan Black shared her research on upcoming opponents with Anjing Zhen, who recognized her sincere effort and used it to guide their training.
• Anjing Zhen prepared Kitasan Black for the Spring Stakes, reviewing her strengths, weaknesses, and likely rivals while she trained with Daiwa Scarlet and Vodka.
• Special Week encouraged Kitasan Black before the race, reminding her that running brought her joy and that her supporters were behind her.
• Kitasan Black used Anjing Zhen’s Slow Escape strategy to evade Daiwa Miner, take the lead, and win the Spring Stakes despite Futanari Shingang’s late challenge.
• After the victory, Anjing Zhen checked Kitasan Black’s condition and joined her celebration at the Kitajima residence, where Special Week urged Kitasan to be honest with her Trainer about training alone.
• Saburo Kitajima offered to cover Kitasan Black’s training costs beyond Academy subsidies and handle administrative work so Anjing Zhen could focus on training her.
• At the Dinner Party, Special Week offered her Triple Crown experience, and Gold Ship agreed to help Kitasan Black prepare for the Satsuki Sho.

Anjing Zhen developed Kitasan Black’s speed and cornering through demanding training and a practice race against her seniors. While preparing for the Satsuki Sho, Kitasan coached Anzu to win the Little Satsuki Sho and pursue racing on her own terms, and Anjing Zhen agreed to guide her.

• Anjing Zhen declared that helping Kitasan Black win every race was his own dream, then designed parachute sprints and strength work to prepare her for the Satsuki Sho.
• Symboli Rudolf asked Anjing Zhen to let Kitasan Black train with Duramente, who revealed that she wanted to become the fastest and strongest and reach the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
• Kitasan Black raced against Daiwa Scarlet, Vodka, Special Week, and Gold Ship, finished last, and learned that her acceleration and cornering still needed work.
• Anjing Zhen analyzed the practice-race footage and trained Kitasan Black on simulated Nakayama turns, correcting her footwork and body lean as she ran under fatigue.
• Kitasan Black agreed to coach Anzu for the Little Satsuki Sho after Anzu explained that she wanted to race beyond the distance her family expected of her.
• Almond Eye surged far ahead at the start of the Little Satsuki Sho, while Kitasan Black supported Anzu's choice to run 2,000 meters in her own way.
• Anzu let Shining Star pass before overtaking her on the outer lane and winning the Little Satsuki Sho.
• After Anzu woke in the infirmary, Anjing Zhen explained her stride problem, confirmed her middle-distance potential, and agreed to guide her if she wanted his help.