"Golden Masterpiece is in a great position right now."
The members of the camp at the racecourse were also discussing how the race was unfolding.
"But now that they're past the halfway point, the Third Turn and Fourth Turn are clearly much harder to run."
"The track here really is in terrible condition, and the horses have already picked up speed, so it looks tough going."
Golden Masterpiece, on the other hand, was maintaining an excellent rhythm.
Jockey Sasaki had also secured a very good position.
Ever since the race began, Golden Masterpiece had been holding back, waiting for that final opportunity.
At the very front of the Viewing Stand, Ayano Aoe still watched the race without a word.
She was the one under the greatest pressure now.
Although they had already competed in many Grade 1 races, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe still made her anxious.
The race was already well past halfway. They would soon have to choose when to accelerate through the Third Turn, then launch their sprint down the final straight!
But compared with the previous race, she could clearly sense something different about Golden Masterpiece.
It could definitely catch up!
She still had faith in Koichi Sasaki's timing and his ability to drive his mount forward.
She had watched every one of Golden Masterpiece's races in person.
Meanwhile, Megumi Mitsumori was watching the race with her team.
This race was tremendously important to Golden Masterpiece and Koichi Sasaki.
So after work, they had all gathered for a meal, then waited for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe to begin that evening.
"Mitsumori, how are things looking?"
"As things stand, Golden Masterpiece's rhythm is certainly very good, but we still have to see whether it can really get going on the final straight!"
Megumi Mitsumori