Tokyo Racecourse.
"Sasaki, here's today's schedule. We'll be test-riding two horses, then entering tomorrow's ten o'clock race."
Saki Ikegami took out the day's schedule.
Turf races over 1,400, 1,600, 1,800, and 2,000 meters.
Judging by his previous experience, Koichi Sasaki wasn't particularly comfortable with shorter turf races.
But since this was work, they would have to get it done.
"All right."
Koichi loosened his wrists, then looked at the horses over there.
These test rides were naturally meant to familiarize him with the horses the trainer had provided. After all, he had to ride them himself to get a feel for them.
Still, he would only get a brief introduction before heading into a race.
Once they approached, the trainer came straight over with an enthusiastic look on his face.
They weren't asking him to win Grade 3 or Grade 2 races.
A win in the Maiden Division would be enough, as long as he performed well.
They could continue working together in the future, too.
"So this is Jockey Sasaki. A young hero indeed."
"You're too kind, Trainer Shintani. Thank you so much for supporting us."
Saki Ikegami spoke with a smile.
Meanwhile, Koichi had already changed into his riding clothes.
Since this wasn't an official race, he didn't need to take out his gear case. He only needed some safety equipment.
"Haha, you're kidding, Miss Ikegami. Not just anyone can book Sasaki these days."
Trainer Shintani laughed along with her.
Lesser-known trainers like them had been worried he would turn them down. They hadn't expected such a quick agreement once he had an agent.
If he produced good results, Shintani still had plenty of unraced two-year-olds and three-year-olds in his stable.
"I'll give it a try, then. Anything I should watch out for?"
Koichi looked at the exercise