"I'll leave the rest of the training to you."
"Don't worry, Jockey Sasaki."
After finishing the workout, Koichi hopped down from the horse's back.
He didn't know exactly what kind of shape Gold Ship was in now, but the two of them had worked pretty well together.
At least, it was a lot better than it had been in the second half of last year.
He would have to leave the rest of the training to Yamana Takuto. He still had some work to do in Kyoto.
"Thanks for your hard work, Young Master."
Miku Kuchiki hurried over.
The young master and Ship still worked so well together.
They would surely look even cooler on the track, especially when the young master wore his racing silks.
"Thanks for looking after him during this time."
Koichi ruffled her hair.
Mirai wouldn't be able to return to Hokkaido for a while. This was also her first time leaving Hokkaido to spend time on the mainland, and she would have to stay here until the Derby was over.
"Hehe, don't worry, Young Master. Ship will definitely be in peak condition for the race."
"Good. If you have any problems here, just give me a call."
"Don't worry, Young Master. Megumi will be here in a few days."
Mirai assured him that she was all grown up now.
Although she wasn't quite used to life here, she was doing her best to familiarize herself with her surroundings.
During this time, she had also clearly felt the difference between a big city and a small town.
No wonder so many of her friends wanted to make their way on the mainland.
"Sasaki, we've arranged things with most of the other horses. Shall we head over now?"
Seeing that the two had finished talking, Saki Ikegami