"He looks pretty good."
"His performance today really has been a bit of a surprise."
Megumi Mitsumori nodded.
She had to admit that Gold Ship seemed a little unfamiliar today, but as a horse trainer, she certainly hoped he would be like this in every race.
"Gentildonna, on the other hand, doesn't seem to be in very good form."
Ayano Aoe looked at the number eleven racehorse as she spoke.
That seemed understandable, too.
Racehorses were not machines. All sorts of things could happen during a race, and they had minds of their own.
After all, this was Gentildonna's first time racing in late June. The temperature was quite high, and she might not have adjusted to it.
"Whatever happens, we can't let our guard down yet."
Megumi Mitsumori was no longer one to celebrate before the race was over.
Gentildonna was having a few problems now, but Gold Ship might well give them an even bigger one.
Besides, judging by their past records, Gentildonna's performances were clearly more consistent.
In terms of achievements, Gentildonna also had an overseas victory to her name.
That was one reason Gentildonna was more popular than Gold Ship.
"You're getting more and more cautious."
Ayano Aoe laughed, too.
She certainly had the most faith in Gold Ship right now.
"I've even got my blood pressure medication ready. Mainly, this race will affect some of our plans going forward."
Megumi Mitsumori sounded a little helpless, too.
Whatever happened, they certainly wanted Gold Ship to win seven Grade 1 races before he retired.
If he lost this race, he would have to run in one more afterward.
Given Gold Ship's current condition, they were not quite sure how he would perform at five.
The good news was that Stay Gold had still been in excellent form