The stable.
"Ship, don't be angry. Have something to eat."
Mirai looked at Gold Ship, who was pawing at the bedding, and spoke helplessly.
Ever since the workout gallop that afternoon, Gold Ship's temper had shown no sign of improving, even after returning. The only time the horse had behaved at all was during the bath.
Neigh-
Even now, Gold Ship was still pawing at the ground, venting that resentment.
How am I supposed to face One-Way Passage after losing?
Gold Ship had thought slacking off a little wouldn't be a big deal, only to end up losing to the other horse.
After knowing each other for so long, this was Gold Ship's first loss!
It had to be Carrot Dispenser's fault, not Gold Ship's.
"Gold Ship still hasn't eaten any feed?"
A little while later, Megumi Mitsumori came over as well.
What had happened at the Training Center today had sent Gold Ship trending online yet again.
Fortunately, both horse and rider were fine, apart from Gold Ship throwing a tantrum like a little kid.
As far as they were concerned, losing a workout gallop was better than losing a race.
Under their current plan, the four-year-old Gold Ship would most likely run five or six races.
Of course, they would adjust that based on Gold Ship's performance.
From what they could see, Gold Ship showed no signs of decline. That temper, however, was only getting worse.
In horse racing, a change in temperament at four years old was perfectly normal.
"No. I've been coaxing Ship for ages, but all that's been eaten since we got back is two carrots."
Mirai spoke as she watched Gold Ship, who was still sulking.
Carrots were only little treats for racehorses. They couldn't replenish the energy burned through intense training.
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