Miku Kuchiki quickly removed Gold Ship's saddle, then led him to the automatic showers to cool down.
With that, their task at Sapporo Racecourse was successfully completed. They could take Gold Ship back to Hokkai Ranch the day after tomorrow.
Although the weather was a little cold, the temperature helped him cool down.
Gold Ship found the weather quite comfortable.
He also had a general idea of what would happen next.
"Ship, we're heading over that way."
Miku Kuchiki was going to take him to have his winner's sash put on.
The test results had already come back, and all of Gold Ship's readings were normal. All that remained was to put on the sash and head over for photos.
"Well done!"
Megumi Mitsumori walked over with Ayumu Kusakawa.
Gold Ship had been slow out of the gate as expected, but his closing run looked much more impressive than last time.
Perhaps that was because his opponents were stronger this time.
The outside lane had been completely blocked by other Racehorses.
"Not bad, right? I've got you your first graded stakes win as a trainer. Dinner's on you today?"
Koichi handed the saddle to Ayumu Kusakawa.
They had made it through a scare without any real trouble.
Fortunately, Gold Ship had been incredibly fast around the final turn. Otherwise, he might really have struggled to catch Grand Colt in first place.
The favorite certainly had the ability to back up his odds.
"No problem!"
With her first graded stakes win secured, Megumi Mitsumori felt much more confident.
First place paid thirty-two million.
Although Koichi took the biggest share, she still received a fair amount.
Treating them to dinner would be a breeze.
"Koichi, are you planning to race him again this year?"
Ayumu Kusakawa asked.
As far as he