"Things have taken quite a few twists over in Europe too. I never expected them to switch the jockey back to Sasaki."
Kenichi Ikezoe spoke after finishing the final workout gallop.
"It's a good thing for him, though. Originally, they were supposed to go together, but then all that happened. In the end, they've teamed up again."
Megumi Mitsumori smiled and shook her head.
Perhaps this was fate.
The racing in Europe was still ongoing, while back here, it was time for Gold Ship's Kobe Shimbun Hai.
"Sasaki is under a lot of pressure, but I feel like I'm under just as much myself."
Kenichi Ikezoe gave a wry smile.
Koichi had the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe to contend with, while he would be riding an unbeaten dual Classic winner.
Had his mount been good-tempered and consistent, he would have had no problem. Getting to ride a racehorse like that would have been a stroke of luck, but Gold Ship clearly wasn't that type.
Neigh-
Meanwhile, Gold Ship was calling for his sidekick.
Had Carrot Dispenser really disappeared?
After all, he and Koichi had worked together for so long. Koichi had always handled these things before, yet now he was nowhere to be seen.
"Ship, let's head back first."
Mirai came jogging over and led away Gold Ship, who wanted to rest.
Gold Ship's results in the second half of this year had clearly been much better than in the first half.
Still, everyone in the group chat was now wondering whether the new jockey could keep Gold Ship under control. After all, he had caused all sorts of problems during his races before.
All Megumi Mitsumori could do was first apply to the racecourse for permission to use additional tack.
Better to be cautious.
With Koichi away, she