"That time is terrifying."
Owner Shimakawa stared at the numbers on the big screen, looking somewhat stunned.
Was that really his horse?
He had never imagined he would actually secure the first Grade 1 victory of his career as a Horse Owner.
"Hahahaha!"
Then he burst out laughing.
"Congratulations on your first Grade 1 win, Mr. Shimakawa!"
Tetsuya Futawatari had already risen to his feet, excitement written all over his face.
He had never expected his choice to prove so right. In his very first race aboard Japan Jordan, Koichi Sasaki had ridden him to victory in the Autumn Tenno Sho.
And that wasn't all!
They had broken the Autumn Tenno Sho Racecourse Track record, and even the national record for two thousand meters.
Those final few hundred meters had really set his blood pumping!
Shadow of the Night had caught up midway through, but thankfully, they had pulled ahead again.
"Yes, let's head down too. We really need to thank Jockey Sasaki for this."
The smile on Owner Shimakawa's face grew broader.
Most importantly, Japan Jordan had beaten a host of formidable rivals in this race. Even Lovely Scenery had been no match for him.
That meant another first-place finish in the next race was not out of the question.
"Mr. Shimakawa, what are your thoughts on the Japan Cup next?"
Tetsuya Futawatari seized the opportunity to ask.
Naturally, he remembered his promise to Koichi that he would remain their jockey for the upcoming Japan Cup.
This was the perfect chance to ask the Horse Owner's opinion.
"Does Jockey Sasaki not have a booking for the next race?"
Owner Shimakawa sounded a little puzzled as he stepped into the elevator.
This race had shown just how capable the newcomer truly was.
Although there was no guarantee he would be