Hanshin Racecourse.
"Welcome to Hanshin Racecourse, everyone. Preparations are underway for the 60th Spring Championship, and the Racehorses are making their way into the Parade Ring."
As the live broadcast began, Megumi Mitsumori and Miku Kuchiki started watching it outside Gold Ship's stall.
Neigh-?
By this time, Gold Ship had naturally finished the afternoon's training laps.
Gold Ship could not be bothered with the two people outside.
As long as they let Gold Ship rest in peace, that was enough.
"Where's the young master?"
When the camera turned toward the Parade Ring, Miku Kuchiki searched for quite a while but could not find him.
"Koichi must still be in the lounge nearby. The Racehorses come out first."
"Oh, I see."
Only then did Miku Kuchiki learn that the Racehorses had to arrive in the Parade Ring thirty minutes before the race began.
"Megumi, it's Golden Masterpiece and Yosuke."
"Mm, Golden Masterpiece looks to be in pretty good form today."
Megumi Mitsumori leaned closer for a look.
The main purpose of the paddock parade was to let racing fans get a clear look at the Racehorses' condition. After all, some horses became restless or sweated heavily in the paddock.
Golden Masterpiece had no such problems today.
Of course, walking around like this also helped ease the Racehorses' anxiety and gave them a light warm-up.
She had no idea how well prepared Koichi was.
"It looks like all the Racehorses are in excellent form today. This race has quite a strong field."
"Of course. The runners in this Spring Championship are all formidable contenders. As for the one I fancy most, that would naturally be Soaring."
"Because the jockey is Jockey Yutaka Take?"
He was the jockey who had ridden Deep Impact to an undefeated Triple Crown.
"Of course. Soaring has also