Tokyo.
"The weather in Tokyo keeps getting colder. You need to keep warm too, Sasaki."
"I was planning to go out and buy some clothes tomorrow afternoon."
Koichi nodded from the passenger seat. In the blink of an eye, it was already late October.
He had become quite familiar with Tokyo, too.
"You've read all the data I sent you, right?"
Tetsuya Futawatari turned his head and asked.
Seeing that Koichi Sasaki had come as agreed put him much more at ease.
Although he had no idea how the upcoming Autumn Tenno Sho would go, it was sure to generate plenty of buzz. After all, Sasaki was now a Triple Crown jockey.
This would also be Sasaki's first time riding another racehorse in a Grade 1 race.
He had chosen a prodigy jockey once before, but unfortunately, that had only earned him fifth place in the Arima Kinen.
"I've read all the data. Japan Jordan seems to be getting into better and better form, and I'm fairly confident about this race."
Koichi spoke as he looked at the tall buildings beside the expressway.
Tokyo's nightscape was truly beautiful. He never grew tired of looking at it.
"You don't have to say that to reassure me. The entry list is already out, and I'll be happy if we're among the top ten in betting popularity."
Tetsuya Futawatari gave a wry smile.
It wasn't that he lacked confidence in Japan Jordan. The opposition this time was simply too strong.
Special Week's daughter, Lovely Scenery, alone would be difficult enough to handle.
Last year's Derby winner and Kikuka Sho champion were also on the list.
"How did things go with the Horse Owner?"
Koichi was rather curious about the Horse Owner's attitude, too.
Ultimately, any arrangement for a jockey had to be discussed