The representative of Northern Farm Nishiken Farm, Mr. Katsumi, died of a stroke at his home in Tokyo not long ago.
I received such a call from a local contact person.
Although I have known for a long time that Mr. Katsumi's physical condition is not ideal, after all, I met Emperor's Prize after the game. At that time, I also had the idea that "maybe I can last a little longer."
Still running for his career until the last moment of his life - this is indeed what Mr. Katsumi would do.
Nonetheless, I still feel very sorry.
An era is over.
Men and women put their mobile phones back in their pockets and speed up their pace to shuttle through the carnival.
Even though the sun is higher than when I went out, it still stings my eyes looking up at the clear blue sky.
"Sorry, please borrow it."
"Please give way."
Familiar and unfamiliar men and women in costumes rushed forward to take photos, and it took a lot of effort to squeeze through the crowd and find the Ikee division who was hugging the Morisawa stable attendant tightly and jumping up and down in celebration.
As soon as he approached, his hands were tightly held by Master Ikee who kept saying "congratulations".
After responding with "congratulations", and even before the staff came forward to give guidance, the already impatient men and women in costumes gathered around the camp relations and walked towards the starting review ground.
Jin Meiqi Jockey, who was a little shy, bowed vigorously to the horse fans in response to the banter of the organizers, and Ikee, who looked around with a smile, clapped his hands and applauded gently.
The next moment, the gazes of countless eyes fell on him as if they were real.
After taking a deep breath and nodding, he accepted the golden trophy from Victorian Racing Club Director.
So dazzling and heavy.
I took photos with the dressed-up men and women who squeezed in behind me at some point, and kept nodding or shaking hands to express my gratitude to those who sent me congratulations. After finally dealing with it, all I felt in my body was fatigue.
Compared to the past, I always feel like I have a lot more things to worry about this time Melbourne Cup after the game.
The first thing that needs the most attention is naturally Traveler.
However, while the stands were still watching the figures of people and horses pacing back to the track after finishing the interview with the winner, a team of veterinarians was already on standby outside the track.
Although like other camps, they often complain about Melbourne Cup's strict pre-match review system, at least Victorian Racing Club's veterinary team itself is worthy of peace of mind.
Even so, I'd better go over and take a look first. Just when I was thinking this, I saw Mr. Goda, who was chatting with Master Ikee just now, striding over.
"Did you hear that-Kitano President?"
Mr. Goda leaned closer and lowered his volume.
"If it is the matter represented by Yoshida, I have indeed heard of it."
"Then could you please tell me your impressions about Representative Katsumi Yoshida - please don't worry, this is just my personal curiosity and will not be published. Of course, if it is inconvenient, you can not say it."
He was hesitant to speak.
"I thought about the impression of representative Yoshida for a while, and finally the image that kept passing through my mind was fixed on the evening after the game of Emperor's Prize.
"A very powerful person, but for us horse breeders, he is indeed a bit too powerful."
Mr. Goda smiled and shook his head as if he was saying, "It's a bit too exaggerated."
"In addition
"To the Japan racing world, he is a horse breeder."
After looking a little surprised and saying "", Mr. Goda then slowly spoke.
"A pen breeder?"
"That's it 7
After saying this, even I felt a little surprised, but thinking back again, Mr. Katsumi is indeed that kind of person.
Just like this, we chatted one after another, and soon arrived at Horse Stall after the game.
Perhaps because he spent a lot of energy in the previous game, Traveler seemed quieter than usual.
She looked straight at the scenery outside Horse Stall like a girl who was thinking about something.
However, this rare Matoba only lasted for a short period of time.
Facing the feed delivered by the Morisawa stable attendant, the Chestnut Coat horse started to eat without any politeness.
Everyone who was related to the camp started chatting nearby.
About what happened after the game.
"Just now, many people came over to touch this child."
"That formation shocked me."
It seems that Traveler is very popular even here at Australia, which is far away from Japan.
In addition, it seemed that he heard his name being mentioned frequently, and Chestnut Coat Ma, who had his head buried in the rice bowl, suddenly raised his head proudly.
"Humph~ Needless to say, I am very popular no matter where I am."
It's like saying this.
Talking about Mr. Katsumi, who passed away today, the atmosphere unconsciously became a little heavy.
Although there are many horse breeders and individual horse owners who hate the overly powerful Northern Farm Group, after all, in the horse racing world of Japan, it is impossible to completely get rid of the influence of Mr. Katsumi and Northern Farm Group. Perhaps it is because those involved are unwilling to discuss it in depth, so the topic quickly returned to Traveler.
"Next year, I will probably continue active duty."
When Ikee asked about his plans for the coming year, he gave this slightly uncertain answer.
Putting aside the influence of pedigree, it is not surprising that the mare Matoba He Mingming performed well in the last game, but collapsed suddenly in the next game a few weeks later.
Therefore, even if the data on the system panel are not abnormal for the time being, it is better not to make a decision too early at this time.
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Because it is a long-distance battle, the schedule does not need to be too urgent.
Of course, as for the login fee, it is better to pay it before the time limit.
"[Japan Cup]
According to the provincial order correction of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, part of the gold sold in the Earthquake Disaster Recovery Support Race·Japan Cup (G1), which is scheduled to be held on the 24th of this month as the Hokkaido Earthquake Disaster Recovery Support Race series, will be used as charity funds for disaster relief."
"NOtkeiba"
"[Katsumi Yoshida represents death]
Tetsuya Kimura Trainer"A very great horse breeder, I often receive lessons from him""
"NOtkeiba"
"[Katsumi Yoshida represents death]
Shadai Farm Teruya Yoshida of Nishiken Farm represents "It's a pity that I couldn't chat with him more in the end."
"NOtkeiba"
"[Katsumi Yoshida represents death]
Sapporo Horse Owners' Association Chairman Masaharu Mishima "It is very regrettable that Japan racing world has lost such a person in such difficult times""
- "nOtkeiba"