After a fun evening, everyone headed home.
Early the next morning, Yamana Takuto flew back to Hokkaido.
Epiphaneia was due to take his test the day after tomorrow, and the ranch simply did not have enough hands at the moment.
So he needed to go back and help. Someone else would naturally take care of Gold Ship, who really did need some rest.
"Long time no see."
Kuga Kai really envied Yamana Takuto.
With Gold Ship winning the first crown, his jockey had naturally earned a hefty bonus too.
Meanwhile, Epiphaneia was only just getting ready to take his test.
Divine Might probably would not race until August or September this year, while Gold Ship had already earned his first pot of gold. Everyone at the ranch even believed he could win the Derby without trouble.
Tokyo Racecourse had a longer final straight, which was naturally good news for a racehorse with a final kick like Gold Ship's.
"It really has been a while. I've been at the Training Center all this time, busy every day."
Yamana Takuto nodded as he spoke.
The two of them had worked together for quite a while, but Gold Ship had ultimately brought that partnership to an end.
"Everyone in the stable is green with envy right now. Talk like that and you'll get yourself beaten up."
Kuga Kai joked.
Mirai and Yamana Takuto were the most successful ones at the moment.
Of course, everyone knew Mirai's position was unassailable. She was a top-tier figure at this ranch.
"Haha, how are Divine Might's preparations going? Trainer Mitsumori told me the time has already been arranged. I just need to drive."
Yamana Takuto got straight to the point.
"Everything here is ready, of course. We haven't skimped on training either. Now it all comes down