Hokkai Ranch.
"Young Lady, the news from Tokyo is that Golden Masterpiece's form has slipped a little, but jockey Sasaki is still confident he can bring it back."
The Assistant spoke as she watched Ayano Aoe teasing Gold Ship.
The Young Lady really was growing fonder of Gold Ship by the day.
Today, she had even set aside time specifically to play with the horse, and on her previous visit, she had brought it plenty of toys.
"Yes, tell him to do everything he can. Our goal this time is still the championship, of course."
Standing by the railing, Ayano Aoe turned her head slightly as she spoke.
In any case, she now had a legitimate reason to come here, so no one would dare say anything.
She had already spent quite a while trying to coax Gold Ship.
Without a gift, Gold Ship simply ignored her.
Apparently, those two carrots and the toys she had brought a while back had earned her nothing.
"Understood. I'll pass your instructions along right away."
"Yes, and tell Kudo to go stay in Tokyo too. He can put everything else on hold."
Ayano Aoe continued.
None of the other racehorses under Keigo Kudo's care were as important as Golden Masterpiece right now.
They were about to challenge for the second crown!
Whatever disagreements they might have, the trainer still had to appear at Tokyo Racecourse. Otherwise, people looking for an angle would certainly turn it into a story.
"Yes, Young Lady."
The Assistant nodded.
At this point, all of this could only prove how good the Young Lady's judgment had been. She had let a newcomer take Golden Masterpiece all the way to the Tokyo Yushun.
The horse's regular jockey was certainly settled now.
Besides, given the current situation, other trainers really would