Gold Ship-!
Gold Ship-!!
Standing in front of the grandstand, Gold Ship knew how to play to the cameras.
The spectators grew even more excited when Gold Ship looked their way. His fans were the happiest of all, of course. None of them had expected his first Grade 1 victory to come so soon.
It had been years since they had seen a gray horse this entertaining and this good.
After waiting a little while, Koichi led Gold Ship back to the Waiting Area.
Of course, he waved to the grandstand before leaving.
Most of the cheers were for Gold Ship, but he still heard his own name. Right now, though, their gray-haired idol was undoubtedly the star.
"Come on, let's go find Mirai."
Neigh, neigh-
Gold Ship picked up his pace too.
After resting for so long, getting to enjoy a good run had made him happy.
But now it was time to find his little sidekick.
He was not particularly fond of the lengthy photo session that followed, however. Mirai would have to keep soothing him throughout it.
As this was a Grade 1 victory, the session would naturally last much longer than before.
Of course, that part was no longer Koichi's responsibility. He still had an interview to attend.
"Young Master, Ship!!"
Seeing Gold Ship approach, Mirai hurried over to meet them.
Throughout the race, she had believed that Gold Ship and her young master could work a miracle. She had never imagined that the day would truly come.
This victory had been absolutely beautiful.
Their ranch had secured its first Grade 1 win, and her young master had also claimed consecutive Satsuki Sho titles.
What pleased her most, though, was that Gold Ship had not broken late this time, even if the way he had started