That afternoon.
"There are this many?"
Sitting at the computer desk, Koichi felt his eyes glazing over.
Several hundred horses would be sold over three days at this Select Sale.
July 11 was mainly for yearlings.
July 12 was for foals.
There would be far fewer horses left on July 13.
"None of these horses have anything to do with us anyway. The money set aside this time will only be enough to buy one."
Megumi Mitsumori rolled her eyes.
The timing worked out perfectly this time. Once Gold Ship finished his race, they could head to the auction to look at horses.
Of course.
For her, the main purpose of this trip was to experience a major event.
She had already arranged it with Ayano Aoe.
"True. If you want to look around some more, staying for two days is fine. Gold Ship is on a break now anyway."
Koichi had no objections.
Gold Ship would be left in Mirai's care while they were away. This trip would take at least two days or so.
Preparations were already underway at Aoe Ranch.
Several horse transporters were already parked outside the gates.
At the auction, most mares entered the ring with their foals. If the mares did not need to come along, they certainly would not need so many vehicles.
"Hmph! Don't underestimate someone just because they're young and broke!"
Megumi Mitsumori huffed indignantly.
She was only a newcomer to the industry now, but someday she might have enough money to make this work.
For now, she would go and get a feel for things.
"Keep looking, then. We'll leave with Aoe Ranch's vehicles tomorrow."
Koichi yawned.
Looking through all this right after lunch really made him sleepy.
"Go get some rest, then. Thanks for all your hard work lately."