Hokkai Ranch.
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When Epiphaneia saw Koichi again, he immediately came over.
"Good boy. Thanks for all your hard work lately."
Koichi reached out and stroked the star on his forehead.
He and Epiphaneia got along quite well.
Compared with Golden Masterpiece and Gold Ship, Symboli Kris S's offspring was certainly easier to get along with.
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Epiphaneia was in quite good condition that day.
The only downside was that he was now alone when turned out to graze. All his old friends were gone.
"What do you think of his condition? I've taken pretty good care of him, haven't I?"
Megumi Mitsumori asked as she watched Koichi interact with Epiphaneia.
She was no longer the trainer who had only just started out. She certainly had her own insights into handling racehorses now.
"Not bad. He's definitely put on quite a bit of muscle since he first arrived."
Koichi withdrew his hand, then looked him up and down.
He could tell a few things from his coat and muscles.
"How's his training coming along?"
"He's progressing quite a bit faster than Gold Ship did back then. Give him a little longer, and he'll be able to train with the other yearlings."
Megumi Mitsumori spoke with confidence.
Although she had no idea what was so special about the carrots Koichi provided, they really were useful as a training aid.
"That's good."
Koichi nodded.
He would be busy for a while, especially with more races coming up, so he would have to leave the horses to Megumi Mitsumori.
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Epiphaneia nuzzled Koichi's face of his own accord.
Naturally, he wanted Koichi to take him out to play.
Although he had already been out for several walks the previous afternoon, he still wanted to go out with Koichi.
"Want to go out and