October 30.
Naturally, the major race would still take place at around 3:40 PM.
So Koichi spent part of the morning briefly meeting the other jockeys competing in the Autumn Tenno Sho.
"So this is the Super Rookie?"
Li Muhua looked Koichi over curiously.
He had yet to obtain a Japanese jockey's license, but whenever he had time, he would come over to take on some work.
He was currently enjoying a good working relationship with Northern Farm.
"Let me introduce you. This is Koichi Sasaki, and this is Li Muhua from France."
Ikezoe readily stepped in to introduce them.
Although he had not known Li Muhua for very long, the two got along quite well.
"Hello, I'm Koichi Sasaki."
Koichi took the initiative and offered his hand.
He was certainly the youngest jockey in the group.
"I've watched your previous races. You performed very well in every one."
Li Muhua smiled.
Naturally, he had looked into this rapidly rising newcomer.
They would also be opponents in today's Autumn Tenno Sho.
"Come on, Li, that's not fair. Sasaki only just made his debut, and you're already planning to target him."
Kenichi Ikezoe stirred the pot from the sidelines.
But truth be told, he wanted to target Koichi in the Autumn Tenno Sho himself.
"Oh, stop it. You think I don't know you?"
Since Li Muhua had only just begun learning Japanese, he still sounded a little odd.
There was no room for friendship on the racetrack.
As long as they stayed within the rules, they could target each other however they liked.
"Good morning, Sasaki."
Masayoshi Ubaname walked in just then.
He had drawn gate one for this Autumn Tenno Sho, so naturally, he was under the least pressure.
Gate one offered the greatest advantage over Tokyo's left-handed 2,000-meter course.