Yuichi Fukunaga, farther back, naturally had more to think about.
Still, his position was quite good. It was just that he would have to come around the outside again this time.
He had tremendous confidence in World Ace's ability. The horse was bound to be the favorite.
But he had not expected Gold Ship to get up front and secure such a good position.
The race continued.
Out in front, Yuga Kawada was still leading his horse on their breakaway run.
There had been many reasons for their defeat in the Satsuki Sho, but quite a few came down to the going. After all, not every horse could power through mud like Gold Ship.
Let's try it again!
After seeing the breakaway in the Spring Tenno Sho, he felt even more confident.
If he could pull it off just once, it would be a huge payoff.
"They've passed the thousand-meter mark, and there hasn't been much change in the Pack."
"Zealous remains in first place, with roughly fifteen lengths separating the Pack."
They were waiting for their chance.
Yasuo Iwata felt immense pressure now. Gold Ship was right beside him, after all.
If this race went the same way as the last one, Koichi Sasaki really might box him in on the rail again.
With Gold Ship's size, the horse was incredibly difficult to bump aside.
Kenichi Ikezoe and Masayoshi Ubaname also had their attention on Gold Ship.
Although they knew World Ace was still behind them, the leading favorites were all in the front group now. It was only natural for them to keep tabs on one another.
As the Pack drew closer, the spectators grew excited.
Megumi Mitsumori and the others were relatively composed.
But even they could clearly see the pace being driven faster and faster, thanks