Neigh, neigh-
"Thanks for your hard work today."
Watching Epiphaneia finish training, Koichi went over and gave him a hug.
Epiphaneia was growing sturdier by the day. At this point, he was at least as big as Gold Ship.
Of course, as training continued through the crucial period ahead, his weight would definitely drop.
Megumi Mitsumori estimated that they would keep him between 480 and 490 kilograms.
"Go on, take your bath first. I'll come play with you in the stable afterward."
Seeing that he showed no intention of leaving, Koichi spoke up.
Although the morning's training hadn't been particularly intense, he had still worked up quite a sweat.
Neigh, neigh-
Only then did Epiphaneia follow his stablehand toward the bathing area.
As far as he was concerned, Koichi's words carried plenty of weight.
"Has there still been no improvement lately?"
Koichi turned to Megumi Mitsumori.
Although Epiphaneia listened to him fairly well, the horse would certainly have a mind of his own during a race.
"I thought there might be some improvement, but judging by his training now, Divine Might is still the same as before. He hates having other racehorses ahead of him."
Megumi Mitsumori shook her head.
They had tried quite a few different horses during this period, but the result was always the same. That could only mean it was an issue with his personality.
The only good news now was that Epiphaneia wouldn't bite other racehorses during a race.
"Let's tell Ikezoe about this again when we get back. This debut race really won't be easy."
Koichi had no solution for it either.
If things didn't work out, he would naturally take over for the races that followed.
The arrangements for the debut race had already been settled, so they wouldn't change anything now. After