Prix Foy. Racecourse: France Distance: 2400m Track type: turf Weather: sunny Track condition: yielding
After finishing his earlier race, Koichi naturally came to watch Golden Masterpiece race in person.
As for the unexpected riding assignment he had received, he had done quite well, securing fourth place. Although the gap to the leaders had been rather large, it was still a reasonably satisfactory placing.
Koichi kept his eyes on Golden Masterpiece.
Golden Masterpiece's chestnut coat gleamed in the sunlight, and he spotted those familiar racing silks.
Gold Bureau would naturally be the favorite for this race. After all, with Golden Masterpiece's record, there was no question of being the favorite in a Grade 2 race.
"Let me interview you. How are you feeling right now?"
"How else would I feel? Changing jockeys is perfectly normal. As a partner who's been alongside Golden Masterpiece for so many years, of course I hope for a good result."
Koichi glanced at his agent beside him.
Although it felt a little strange, it was nothing serious.
His partnership with Golden Masterpiece was probably nearing its end anyway.
Golden Masterpiece would be five next year, and racehorses competed considerably less after turning five.
"The race is starting."
Saki Ikegami's eyes brightened when she saw Golden Masterpiece enter the gate.
Sasaki's future would be decided by this race.
Under normal circumstances, Golden Masterpiece would have no trouble crushing these horses, but the problem now was that Golden Masterpiece's condition seemed off.
There were five horses, with Golden Masterpiece in the outermost stall.
It was perfectly normal for a graded stakes race at this level to have such a small field. With Golden Masterpiece entered, many others were unwilling to spend money entering the race.
They were hardly the sort who enjoyed giving their money away.