A morning when the snow was almost up to my knees.
This morning, when I finished my usual inspection of Stables and went to the grazing area to greet the first-year students led by Gozen-sensei, I saw a neat row of curious heads looking this way along the fence.
The guy who coined this word, Nojimaichi, is really awesome, and I can't help but think so every time like this.
The so-called "guys watching the excitement" probably refer to these children in front of me.
When they are in the grazing land to the south, it is said that they sometimes stare intently at the greenhouse Kano Farm next door.
The farmer uncle joked, "These little guys come to see us do farm work every day."
Although it is very possible that apart from the greenhouse covering the surface, nothing can be seen clearly.
Probably because night grazing was suspended yesterday, the three little ones born last year still looked like they hadn't had enough fun until the time of grazing.
But "It's time to go home!"
After shouting like this, several figures, including Gozen-sensei himself, quickly began to gather in the direction of the fence exit.
Only Xiban, who stayed in the fresh snow until the end, came to his senses and found that everyone had gone to other places.
Went.
"! Have you finished playing?"
As if asking such a question, Xiban briefly raised his head and looked around, but in the end he finally came out after enjoying the fluffy snow.
Xiban, who worked hard to move forward with his legs high even in the face of heavy snow, finally arrived at the horse group, and showed a coquettish expression similar to his mother's when she was in active duty. "I really tried my best."
Therefore, despite the suspicion of favoritism, the hair grooming session before the animal husbandry on this day still fully satisfied the request of the child Xiban to "touch me more."
On the other side is the grazing land for mothers and expectant mothers. The one who went to pick them up today is Mr. Takahashi.
Everyone here seems to be more energetic today than usual. Just after sending the little guys back to Stables and returning to the grazing land, they saw the women's team chasing Mr. Takahashi hard.
"Not good, not good, not good"
Takahashi-kun yelled like this as he finally managed to escape, with a look of relief on his face that said "It's finally over".
But if I remember correctly, Mr. Takahashi himself just mentioned the saying "Winter Pegasus is among the beaten horses" taught in the horse racing school not long ago.
His trick is that when other horses are chasing him, he will cleverly escape in the direction of the new snow that makes it difficult to move."
But Takahashi Jun Siping completely forgot about this. According to Zepp, who was watching the fun, Takahashi Jun had been struggling for a long time in the "defeatable state of human beings trying to escape from the horses".
Although it is not common to see a whole herd of horses having fun like this, the work during herding is often very hard.
For example, regardless of the season, winter or summer, the grazing land for yearlings and yearlings is occasionally rotated.
In Mejiro Farm North Barn, there are currently three grazing lands for yearlings and yearlings.
Although it was initially developed according to the standard that "each grazing land can accommodate at least twenty animals," even with this level of spaciousness for less than five animals, the grazing land will still be rotated every few weeks.
The same group of horses will certainly feel stable in the same grazing land, but sometimes they will gradually become too leisurely and relaxed after a long period of time, and the amount of exercise will also decrease accordingly.
The year-old horses and the little guys who have just turned one year old still have a long time before they are saddled and trained. Apart from their respective Horse Stall, the place where they spend the longest time is the grazing land.
Therefore, the purpose of occasionally rotating grazing like this is to appropriately increase the excitement and tension brought by the unfamiliar environment, let them move more, and at the same time slightly reduce the burden on Gozen-sensei - although even Gozen-sensei himself looks overly excited every time he changes grazing land.
It is said that there is also Nishiken Farm, which trains yearlings and yearlings in artificially created harsh environments, but no matter how you think about it, this is already outdated in the 21st century.
"Junko Hosoe Mejiro Poetry Banquet won the championship in Arima Memorial. Congratulations to your teacher. That win was very exciting.
Ikee "Thank you. But for us, it's not so much exciting as it is, it feels like we finally won."
Junko Hosoe" sounds very difficult. Before this, Yushun Fillies and Shuka Sho were just a little bit closer.
Ikee Tai is like this. Kitano President When Stables handed her over to me, everyone in Stables was still worried about whether Southern Hemisphere's horse could run out, but after the first training, such sounds disappeared.
Junko Hosoe""It's a good horse." Everyone has said so, right?"
Ikee "That's it, but Mental State had a lot of things to worry about at that time. I have always felt that I have a heavy responsibility."
Junko Hosoe has an unstable temperament, coupled with his disadvantaged actual age, it is easy for people to worry when it comes to the competition."
Ikee "Yes, I thought she was a horse that could run well from the beginning, but if you can't understand the race, even someone like Journey or Orfevre would have a hard time winning."
Junko Hosoe"It seems to remind the teacher of memories from his youth."
Ikee Tai "No, after all, this child is a completely different horse from them. Everyone in Stables likes her very much, and there is nothing to worry about when getting along with her in daily life. It's just that she is sometimes unstable on the field, so the games before Shuka Sho often leave regrets."
Junko Hosoe" Well, Oka Sho, who was originally the first target, also avoided it.
Ikee Tai is not so much avoiding it as not being able to go. Although there is an option to shorten the race intervals and accumulate gains, both the horse owner and I hope to run a race that is progressive and rewarding.
Junko Hosoe"Yushun Fillies, Shuka Sho and the last Arima Memorial can also see growth step by step."
Ikee "But I got a very unlucky gate position. Of course, judging from the results, I did grow in the process."
Junko Hosoe But that period was very painful, wasn't it?
Ikee "Yes, I obviously had a chance to win the game but lost it for various reasons. At that time, everyone in Stables had been thinking about how to comfort her, but Poetic Banquet himself had maintained a good mood for a long time, until Arima Memorial went to participate easily that day.
Junko Hosoe"It is said that the first big goal after the new year is Dubai?"
Ikee "Yes. The original plan was to let Duraran from teacher Wada run Dubai Sheema Classic, but after the New Year Kitano President came to Ritto in person to discuss with me and teacher Wada face to face, and then we set the goal of Dubai."
Junko Hosoe"It sounds very difficult.
Ikee is like this. I originally considered going to Osaka Cup or Hong Kong, but that day Kitano President gathered everyone together and discussed the matter with all of us very frankly, and finally we made the decision to let the right horse run the right race."
Junko Hosoe is amazing. Is there anything particularly unforgettable about teacher Mejiro Poetry Banquet?
Ikee Tai does have such a thing. One morning before the training started, I was checking Stables, and when I passed the child's Horse Stall, she suddenly put her head on my shoulder, and then fell asleep on her own.
Junko Hosoe "She seems to trust you very much, teacher. Finally, can you tell us about your impression of Trainer in the eyes of the teacher?"
Ikee "To me, that child is like a granddaughter. No matter whether she wins or loses the game, the most important thing is that she is safe and sound."
"Handsome Racehorses·The true face of their beloved horses in the eyes of those in charge"
"In the seventy-fifth round of Arima Memorial under the sunny winter sky, in this battle against the strong enemies of ancient grass horses and three-year-old horses, Mejiro Poetry Banquet came out from the inside track at the last moment, defeated the co-titled Mejiro Impetus in one fell swoop, and finally won the victory.
[The day that connects the fate of man and horse]
For me, this year is longer than previous years, especially after the fiasco of Breeders' Cup, I often
Think about what it means to be Jockey.
After the termination of the contract with Europe, the well-known Aidan O'Brien Horse Stall, the name is Jockey Ryan Moore rode for short periods in Japan and United States respectively, but before the Arima Memorial race, he only won one G1 race between Emperor's Prize Spring and Mejiro Traveler. Apart from that, he did not win any graded races. His 22 wins in the year can be said to be the lowest point in his career.
[The opportunity for change came from a phone call.]
"My agent asked me Kitano There is a horse over there at President that wants to participate in Arima Memorial, do you want to go?", I answered him, of course, why not?, Although my results were not ideal the first few times I participated in Arima Memorial, but according to Trainer, the children I was handed were always short of breath, so I thought at that time that we should have a good cooperation."
In the 75th Arima Kinen event, even the popular Mejiro Riki's single-win odds were as high as 4.3 times, and it was going on in an atmosphere as big as the Warring States Period. It was precisely because of the expectation and anxiety that no one in Jihei could accurately predict the final winner that the floodgates to the year-end Grand Prix opened.
In the first race of Nakayama at 2500 meters on the grass, the one who was as unobtrusive as the pre-race popularity at first and lurking among the horses was Mejiro Poetry Banquet.
The passing time of the first kilometer was 59.3 seconds. Considering the conditions of the racecourse, this pace can definitely be regarded as a fast pace.
However, when looking back at this relatively fast pace, whether it was the interview with the winner Jockey after the game or the interview in front of the stands after the award ceremony, in both interviews, Ryan Moore Jockey said frankly, "It was not a position selection after judging the pace, but just running in the right position based on feeling."
The critical moment that determines the success or failure of this "Okehazama Surprise Attack|" occurs at the transition between the final fourth corner and the final straight line.
"The gait of Light's Wedge suddenly changed at that time. Although it was a stage that I had found difficult to cope with when I participated in Arima Memorial several times before, I still decided to start accelerating there." Ryan Moore Jockey recalled. As he said, Light's Wedge, whose stirrups almost fell off during the race, had a brief moment of rhythm dislocation before entering the final straight line. Mejiro Poetry Banquet and Ryan Moore Jockey, who seized this opportunity, overtook one after another and threw away all their opponents in one go.
It was like a punch that had been building up for a long time and we were in the lead in a very short period of time and it continued to grow all the way to the finish line."
Before this, the classic mare frontline drank bitter Mejiro Poetry Banquet one after another. Ryan Moore, who was wandering at the crossroads of life and almost ended Jockey's career, jointly composed this year-end reversal drama."
-"Yushun"-"The Seventy-fifth Chapter Arima Memorial·Mejiro Poetry Banquet·The Reversal of Passionate Winter"
"As the 2030 summary issued a few days ago said, last year was a bit harsh for the horse owners and the horse racing world, but this weekend I still had a good experience of the Mundus Thoroughbred Club. After all, this is the first year of the horse owners' year-end party, so I have already prepared the worst-case scenario of losing nothing (although judging from the results on paper, it is indeed a disappointing result www)
I have already said about Mr. Imbolc. Although the evaluations of representative Kitano and teacher Uchida tend to be conservative, in my opinion Mr. Imbolc, like Mr. Gold Ship and Mr. Duraran, is an amazing Racehorse who can challenge Classics on behalf of Hidaka
The New Year's Eve party was just as expected. Almost everyone gathered around the Kitano representative and several teachers to ask questions. As a result, Yutaka Take Jockey, who appeared as a special guest, was left out in the cold. (Of course, this is just an exaggeration. There were still many Fans who went to Yutaka Take Jockey to take photos together.)
The information currently available is:
① Shelter and Lady Europa will enter Yoshida Yutaka Stables as club horses. If the time is right, it is said that Ryan Moore Jockey may make their debut (but it is normal to delay due to injuries or various reasons. As a horse owner for many years, my expectation for this is to smoothly catch up with the planned debut time)
②The legendary Yutaka Take Jockey will retire from Kyoto Racecourse on February 1st (according to Yutaka Take Jockey himself said, there will be no riding on that day but direct retirement, so friends who hope to witness Yutaka Take's final riding may be disappointed)
③ Imbolc Jun's half-sister and Dazzling Move 2030, whose paternal line is Iron Strength, will enter this year's collection!!!
Although the snow in Hokkaido is very heavy and Mejiro Farm is temporarily closed to the public during this period, judging from the vlog posted by teacher Matoba of Yuan Trainer, Dazzling Move 2030 is as cute as his brother when he was a child. It is said that some children with little devil personalities according to Kitano According to the information disclosed by President, the total amount raised by Dazzling Move 2030 may return to normal compared to last year's preferential fundraising. However, regardless of the pedigree, the performance of this female line, or the development trend of the horse, it is an A~A+ recommendation index. I intend to continue to participate in Mundus Thoroughbred this year. Club friends can start preparing now. Back to the Year-End Party itself, the proportion of foreigners is unexpectedly high. Even when I entered the hotel lobby where the Year-End Party is located, I still
I was wondering if I went to the wrong place." But the atmosphere from beginning to end was very harmonious. Regardless of nationality or language, anyone who likes Racehorse can enjoy it. I think this should be Mundus.
For me, the biggest attraction of Thoroughbred Club besides the victory and defeat is the last stage of the year-end party. Representative Kitano and Yokoyama Norihara Jockey sang Enka under the cheers of everyone. The one standing next to him was Yutaka Take, who was clapping and laughing happily. Teachers Jockey and Matoba, I believe many people have already seen the video, but I still want to post the photos taken at the scene (laughs)
Also, the small cakes on site are very delicious!
It is said that the next year-end party will also be held here, so everyone who is still attending is asked not to miss it."
Sora-kun, the Horse-Racing Fan's Diary of a Horse Owner"[Times Report]
Go forward Arima Memorial and move forward Mejiro Impetus target Queen's Cup
Continue to partner Wada Haruki Jockey"
- "nOtkeiba"
"[Pay attention to horse movements]
Arima Memorial Overlord Mejiro Poetry Banquet Dubai Sheema Classic entertains and accepts the promise
Yasutoshi Ikee Trainer "This is a very difficult opportunity for us, so we must try our best to win Devon Coe Jockey"
"NOtkeiba"