"Jockey Sasaki once again demonstrated his dominance over this distance today."
The host spoke.
Koichi Sasaki had won both of May's 2,400-meter races.
He had even secured consecutive Derby titles.
Golden Masterpiece last year, Gold Ship this year.
One look at this rookie's record was enough to show just how absurdly good he was.
"Today, it was mainly down to Gold Ship performing so well. I'm really happy to have won the Derby again."
Koichi took the microphone and spoke.
His grueling stint at Tokyo Racecourse was finally drawing to a close.
"This race also showed just how formidable Gold Ship is when taking things seriously, especially when pressing the pace."
The host continued.
Of the eighteen racehorses, Gold Ship had been the quickest out of the starting gate.
No one had expected that before the race, and that excellent start had laid the foundation for the victory that followed.
"That was also the running style our team was hoping for. After all, with Gold Ship, you never know how the race will be run until the gates open."
Koichi replied with a smile.
All their hard work before the race had finally paid off with a win.
"That's certainly true. Things seemed rather precarious during today's warm-up, too."
"That's just the kind of racehorse Gold Ship is. Back at the stable, Gold Ship didn't get along very well with Japan Jordan either."
Koichi was rather helpless about that.
Personality really wasn't something they could change.
"Haha, Gold Ship really is the sort of racehorse to pick a fight with anyone who rubs the wrong way. Thank you for all your hard work, Jockey Sasaki."
"And we would also like to congratulate Jockey Sasaki on claiming the 100th win of his riding career."
"Thank you. I suppose this is the