"Megumi, how are things looking now?"
Unlike rainy Tokyo, Hokkaido was merely overcast.
"Miku, can't you uncover your eyes and look for yourself?"
Megumi Mitsumori sighed.
Although she understood how Miku felt right now, there were some things she simply had to face.
This time, she had pinned all her hopes on Golden Masterpiece.
Since Koichi wouldn't lend her money, she could only find a way herself.
"I'm scared. Thank goodness the young master didn't accelerate at the start."
Miku Kuchiki spoke with her hands over her eyes.
"That's true..."
Horse number four, who had been squeezed at the start, was still at the very back of the pack.
Of course, Golden Masterpiece's position was hardly any better, since he was also among the backmarkers.
"Megumi, do you think the young master and Golden Masterpiece still have a chance?"
"Of course they do. Koichi hasn't asked Golden Masterpiece to accelerate yet, and Golden Masterpiece hasn't unleashed that terrifying Final Kick. Judging by how things stand, it'll definitely come down to a showdown on the final straight."
Megumi Mitsumori nodded, then offered her analysis.
That meant the final turn would decide Golden Masterpiece's fate.
"Young master, you have to break through!"
Miku Kuchiki turned toward Gold Ship, who was interacting with One-Way Passage, and clasped her hands in prayer.
This race was important to all of them!
Meanwhile, Ayano Aoe was just as nervous in Tokyo.
Although she knew Koichi had chosen to race from the rear this time, she hadn't expected to find it so hard to stomach.
"Your water, miss."
"Mm..."
Despite saying earlier that she didn't want any water, Ayano Aoe still took the glass instinctively.
From where she watched, the Racehorses were about to enter the final turn.
Her position also happened to give her a clear