Troublesome Treasure

After the bidding ended, on the way to the handover room to complete the formalities, they happened to run into Mr. Taniguchi, who had returned.

"Congratulations, Kitano."

"Congratulations, you say..."

One hundred and fifty thousand guineas.

Now that his head had calmed down a little, he finally remembered that something called a "budget" existed.

This was a little bad.

Thinking back to the scene before he left, he would most likely receive a thorough lecture from the staff after returning to Nishiken Farm.

Although, judging by the result, it was not an unbearable price.

He felt no regret whatsoever.

But—

The farm's accounts, which already did not have many sources of income, would probably become quite strained.

"Just now, I gambled my central owner's license on buying a Sea City Star colt."

After thinking for a while, he said it half-jokingly.

"!"

Mr. Taniguchi's eyes widened instantly.

"Judging from the breeze-up video and our on-site observations yesterday, he is an outstanding colt in every physical respect, but—"

"His forelegs... seem to have had a certain degree of deformity since birth."

As he said this, Trainer Wada frowned slightly. Rather than looking stern, he appeared somewhat embarrassed.

However, that expression lasted only an instant.

To put it crudely—his face quickly took on the sense of mission a trainer wore when accepting a commission.

After that brief interlude, they continued down the wooden-floored corridor until they reached the handover room.

Besides the Goffs staff handling reception in this square space at the back of the venue, there was also a young man constantly adjusting his tie.

"...Finally, if you have any concerns regarding the physical condition of the racehorse you purchased, or are dissatisfied with the veterinary examination results provided by Goffs, please contact us within seven days."

"Thank you."

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