Tokyo.
The day's races were over, and Koichi had dinner with Megumi Mitsumori.
"How were things after the race?"
Koichi had picked a steakhouse this time.
As for Kuga Kai and the other staff members, Megumi Mitsumori had given them permission to explore the area and treat themselves to a good meal.
After winning this race, the whole team had breathed a sigh of relief.
Next up was the Satsuki Sho.
The current favorite for the Satsuki Sho was naturally Flagship, who had won the Asahi Hai as a two-year-old.
"I went to check after the race. There was some fatigue, but the spirits were very good. After a short break, we can return to the Training Center and resume training."
Megumi Mitsumori spoke as she cut her steak.
It was early March, so there was still enough time.
Naturally, they would choose a ranch near the Training Center for the pasture rest.
"As long as you have a handle on it, that's fine. We've already entered the Satsuki Sho and the Derby for the first half of this year anyway."
Koichi had no objections on that front.
This month, he only had to ride Gold Ship in the Hanshin Daishoten.
Then he would prepare to race overseas.
"I'm jealous. You're about to go to Dubai with all your expenses paid."
Megumi Mitsumori channeled her frustration into her appetite.
She wanted to visit Dubai too, but in the end, she had chosen to continue racing in Japan.
"We already discussed this. Besides, there's a group heading to Dubai together this time, and their horses are already there. It's definitely too late to change our minds now."
Koichi's reply was calm.
This year it was Gentildonna; next year, One-Way Passage would deliver an extraordinary performance and become the world's Horse King