However, as if mocking everyone who celebrated in advance, the winner of the Grand Prix was about to be announced.
"The first one is Mejiro Impetus! The second one is Invincible, the third one is Light's Wedge, but from the inside Mejiro Poetry Banquet is also moving forward!
Mejiro Poetry Banquet is coming! Mejiro Poetry Banquet is coming!"
The same white and green winning uniform as Haruki.
Different, jet-black helmets that exude an ominous aura.
Another figure flew past from the inside, like a flash of sword.
Chairman Ma, who was sitting at Epicenter, was in the stands that was experiencing violent commotion like an earthquake. At this moment, he was only surprised.
Did he pass through the gap between the horses, or did he forcibly open the road himself? The black hat, the figure of Chestnut Coat, and the push of the horse like a different dimension.
Break through and get out of what seems to be a physically impossible place.
"Mejiro Poetry Banquet is coming! Mejiro Poetry Banquet is coming! Mejiro Poetry Banquet is coming!"
The tiny shadow that completely penetrated the new-generation Japan general weighing 533 kilograms without waiting for defecation was none other than the Poetic Banquet, which weighed only 439 kilograms.
Moreover, the foot strength and momentum are completely different.
It was not an ordinary run, but a running of the soul that seemed to condense all life into the limbs and step through the space itself.
It was faster than Chongli and Haruki's sudden advance, flying across the abyss of victory or defeat.
Sweeping away the haze of Classics, breaking out the ending of depression.
"It's Mejiro but Mejiro Poetry Banquet!"
"It's Mejiro Poetry Banquet, a three-year-old mare!"
Even when the victory was certain, Poetic Banquet still rushed towards the finish line with all his strength, until Ryan Moore Jockey on the saddle lightly tightened the reins to remind him, and then he slowly stopped.
Raise your head and look towards the front of the track.
The ears pop up, the corners of the mouth spitting out fine white foam are slightly upward, creating a clear face like a smile.
Under the clear winter sky with sparse clouds, a sincere smile makes people feel warm.
"The haze of Classics has been wiped away, Mejiro Poetry Banquet in the fourth place! The one who dominates this Year-End Grand Prix is Mejiro Poetry Banquet from the great escape horse Sea of Beginnings! On the saddle is Ryan Moore Jockey who challenges Arima Memorial for the eighth time!"
The cheers that had not stopped since the horses entered the straightaway all turned into exclamations at this moment.
"It's really amazing. Mr. Sugiyama's eyes widened and he repeated as if he was talking in his sleep.
"Ah... congratulations...Kitano-kun."
Mr. Sugiyama, who wanted to send congratulations before anyone else, had tears on his face.
Heat, noise, heat wave, cheers, unwillingness, trembling.
I was confused by the excessive noise and had a hard time getting away from the crowd.
After taking a breather, they rushed to the inspection area amid a warm and warm applause that was completely different from the one before the game.
On the big screen in front of the finish line, there are figures of Chongli and Haruki who are still fighting at the last moment.
There is a figure of Light's Wedge, whose stirrups almost fell off and his gait was seriously unbalanced, but he still desperately tried to regain the situation and almost performed a miracle on the straight.
Moreover, I understand a little bit why Poetic Banquet was able to stage an incredible breakthrough on the straight.
The moment when Light's Wedge and Invincible alternate positions, the previously airtight barrier reveals a flaw.
The common talents of man and horse blossomed at that moment.
However, it is still difficult to understand how Poetic Banquet defeated Chongli who was charging forward wholeheartedly.
I can only think that it was her long-awaited arrival that finally showed her strength.
Trotting towards the inspection area, while unloading the saddle for Ryan Moore Jockey, the instructor Ikee kept repeating "Congratulations" in Japanese and English.
The smile on Ryan Moore Jockey's face is as genuine as any other person's.
"It's incredible, that girl did a great job."
After saying that, Ryan Moore Jockey asked the manager on the side to repeat it in Japanese.
"Yes, I looked at Poetic Banquet, who was panting with her tongue exposed like a puppy, and couldn't help but touch her head.
"She's really great."
When he removed his hand from his wet forehead and turned his gaze to the other side, the horse owner's mood also changed.
The body also exudes heat, but appears to be more burly.
As soon as I got closer, I saw people connected to the camp taking turns patting Chongli to express encouragement.
Even Mr. Haruki, who had a regretful expression on his face, patted Chongli's neck and whispered, "Well done."
"Sorry President, we couldn't win."
"No, I have done a good job today. And Duraran and Haruki have also tried their best."
He patted the shoulder of Haruki, who was still unwilling to give up, to express comfort. When it was Chongli's turn, the guy stared at his pocket with an expression like "Are you going to give me something to eat?"
It seems that at least there is no need for comfort here. Also, although there are many things I want to say and do, they are things that should be considered only after enjoying the taste of victory.
As soon as Arima Memorial ended, Nakayama Racecourse snowflakes started to fall.
The cute Chestnut Coat on Bridle Ceremony keeps acting coquettishly, and the figure wet in the snow is like a painting world.
In this dreamlike scenery, the trauma suffered in my heart this year seems to have been somewhat soothed.
However, that picturesque posture is only one aspect of Poetic Banquet.
No - that's just too superficial, an extremely small part.
There is a saying in the world called "silent beautiful girl", and Poetic Banquet may be just such a horse.
"[Arima Memorial]
"Mejiro" is the 1st and 2nd breed, the first Southern Hemisphere breeding horse breeder Winning Horse Mejiro Poetry Banquet sire Sea of Beginnings, the third generation dam Zarkava"
"NOtkeiba"
"[Arima Memorial]
Representative Kitano Yuk from owner Mejiro Farm said, "Although I was a little surprised by the result, I was still very surprised |"
- "nOtkeiba"
"[Arima Memorial]
Mejiro Poetry Banquet Great Reward for First Master Yasutoshi Ikee Trainer "I have grown a lot since Shuka Sho, and this time I have a good understanding of the competition. It can be said that it is a competition in which the strength of man and horse is perfectly displayed."
- "nOtkeiba"
""I have tried my best, and judging from the content of the game, I am not too pessimistic, but after all, it is a losing game, and I am really sorry that I was not able to respond to the expectations of the popularity.""
Arima Memorial-Wada Haruki Jockey part ""She was a little too relaxed when entering, so I did not rush to rush her in the early stages of the race, but let her stay behind the horses to look for opportunities, and this achieved good results. Squeezing out from the gap between the two horses was a risky decision, but I did it without any consideration at that time.
I've failed many times on this track, but it looks like luck is on my side this time."
Arima Memorial-Ryan Moore Jockey part