The Ranch's Moon and Light

After that came the afternoon's bustle.

"Are you looking for stables for this year's foals?"

Taking advantage of the brief lull before the trainers arrived, Zepp asked curiously.

"For now, I'm not considering that."

Although I had formed connections with quite a few trainers, both in the central circuit and local racing, I still adhered to the policy I had followed since becoming an owner: not rushing to find a stable, or rather, not compromising casually.

Of course, another reason was that the [Detector] could only be used nine months after a foal was born.

To let a racehorse run in the most suitable races possible, the foundation was first getting it into the most suitable stable possible.

For example, if a horse was only at the level of an ordinary local racer, then even if it was sent to the stable of a major central trainer, it would most likely end up marginalized or transferred elsewhere.

Still, this time, I did intend to give the trainers a small glimpse of the ranch's first- and second-generation foals.

Overall, it was more about showing off.

Though from everyone else's perspective, it probably would not seem that way.

Just as I was thinking that, the familiar sound of the sensor door opening reached my ears.

There was no need to think about it. The trainers had arrived.

"May we come in?"

Led by Matoba at the front, the three trainers behind him first bowed.

"Please, come in, Sensei."

After returning their bows, I walked ahead and guided the trainers to tour North Barn's south wing first.

"Dawn seems to have grown again since my last visit."

After entering the stable, Uchida, who was the first to observe the young black colt, remarked with admiration.

"Actually, he weighs even less than when you