The Training Center.
Wednesday arrived, and Saki Ikegami came over as well.
After taking a brief rest yesterday, she had to get back to work today. Tomorrow, she would accompany Sasaki to Tokyo to look at houses.
Today's final workout gallop would also be conducted alongside One-Way Passage.
One-Way Passage had taken second in the Mainichi Okan in early October, which qualified him directly for this year's Autumn Emperor's Cup.
However, One-Way Passage was not in particularly good form at the moment, having only just returned from a short break.
Still, training alongside Gold Ship would be no problem.
"Passage, you've been doing pretty well lately. Keep it up."
Koichi greeted One-Way Passage too.
Although One-Way Passage had no connection to him, they had seen each other often before because he was Golden River's best buddy.
Neigh-
One-Way Passage naturally remembered the man who fed him carrots whenever he had nothing better to do.
They would be training together again this time.
"Jockey Sasaki."
"Hello."
The rider greeted him warmly as well.
He had long been a devoted fan of Koichi Sasaki.
"Give it your best in the upcoming Autumn Tenno Sho too."
Koichi said this after mounting.
Neigh-
Gold Ship greeted his good friend as well.
The two of them would be training together again this afternoon.
As the elder of the pair, he was already quite accustomed to winning.
After settling into the saddle, Koichi patted Gold Ship's neck.
Once the final workout gallop was over, Gold Ship would have to get ready to head to Kyoto Racecourse.
Interviews and the like would also take place after training.
"Everyone, get ready to start."
Megumi Mitsumori briefly conferred with Tetsuya Futawatari.
The two of them were on excellent terms now, and Megumi Mitsumori had learned a great deal from