Chapter Summaries

Hitachi Yosuke struggled to manage Golden Masterpiece without Koichi Sasaki, while Ayano Aoe arranged a visit to Shadai Ranch and planned the horse’s next races. Ayano also approved Gold Ship’s pool training, as she prepared to return to Hokkaido.

• Hitachi Yosuke warned Golden Masterpiece’s new exercise rider that he would contact management if the rider could not complete training the next day.
• Hitachi took over training Golden Masterpiece, soothed the irritable horse, and led him back for a bath and carrots.
• Ayano Aoe confirmed that she had arranged a visit to Shadai Ranch and planned to contact Koichi Sasaki the next day.
• Ayano learned that Golden Masterpiece had a minor leg issue and planned to give him a long rest after the next race.
• Ayano approved Trainer Futawatari’s plan to take Gold Ship to train in the pool and said future sessions could take place at Hokkai Ranch.

At Aoe Ranch, Koichi and Megumi Mitsumori helped Gold Ship overcome her fear of the swimming pool ramp and begin special swimming training. Koichi received word that Shadai had approved his visit, bringing him closer to his dream.

• Megumi Mitsumori admired the foals at Aoe Ranch while Koichi reminded her not to act like a creep.
• Koichi and Megumi Mitsumori brought Gold Ship to the pool ramp, where Gold Ship initially refused to descend.
• Koichi and Megumi Mitsumori encouraged Gold Ship by pointing to One-Way Passage, and Gold Ship successfully crossed the ramp.
• Koichi removed and refitted Gold Ship's bit after it trapped her tongue, then Gold Ship continued training.
• Koichi told Megumi Mitsumori that the Assistant had arranged his visit to Shadai, and Megumi congratulated him.

Koichi brought Gold Ship and One-Way Passage to the artificial pool for swimming training, where Gold Ship completed a successful first swim and pulled Megumi Mitsumori into the water. After training, Koichi discussed his upcoming Tokyo Yushun preparations with Trainer Futawatari, noting that he would race alongside Gold Ship next.

• Koichi calmed Gold Ship before swimming training, and Megumi Mitsumori guided Gold Ship into the pool on a lead rope.
• Gold Ship floated and paddled through their first swim, then climbed out safely to rest while One-Way Passage prepared to enter.
• Gold Ship shook water onto Megumi Mitsumori and then dragged her into the pool, so Koichi helped her out and Trainer Futawatari took over.
• Megumi Mitsumori changed clothes and warned One-Way Passage not to copy Gold Ship's mischief.
• Trainer Futawatari offered to help Koichi contact racehorse owners, and Koichi said he was returning to Tokyo to prepare for the Tokyo Yushun.
• Koichi looked at Gold Ship and noted that their next race would put them on the track together.

Koichi trained Gold Ship while Megumi Mitsumori recovered from a cold, then Ayano Aoe visited Hokkai Ranch to see the horses. Ayano fed Gold Ship carrots and considered whether they might help her deal with Golden Masterpiece.

• Megumi Mitsumori said her cold was mild, and Koichi took Gold Ship out to train while Miku Kuchiki watched over Megumi.
• Koichi and Takashi Nanao started the morning training routine with Gold Ship and One-Way Passage.
• Ayano Aoe arrived at Hokkai Ranch and asked Trainer Futawatari about the horses’ condition before walking with Koichi.
• Koichi told Ayano that Gold Ship had given Megumi a slight cold, then offered Ayano carrots to feed the horse.
• Ayano fed Gold Ship two carrots and wondered if carrots might be an effective way to deal with Golden Masterpiece.

Koichi visited Hokkai Ranch, where Ayano Aoe finalized their breeding plans, and noticed Japan Jordan grazing nearby. As evening fell, Miku Kuchiki brought Gold Ship back to the stable while Megumi Mitsumori continued checking the horses despite feeling worse.

• Ayano Aoe confirmed the breeding plans with Koichi before leaving Hokkai Ranch.
• Koichi spotted Japan Jordan grazing and greeted him on his way back to check on his patient.
• Miku Kuchiki brought Gold Ship in as darkness approached, while One-Way Passage waited anxiously for his groom.
• Miku Kuchiki and Gold Ship encountered One-Way Passage's groom, who hurried to retrieve the agitated horse.
• Miku Kuchiki offered to help Megumi Mitsumori inspect the stables after bringing Gold Ship inside.

Koichi used his draw chances at the ranch, where he received an Experience Book and the Heart-to-Heart skill. Miku Kuchiki told him that fans had found her videos and followed the account after seeing Koichi at the Satsuki Sho.

• Koichi set up beside Gold Ship to make his draws, but Gold Ship ate the carrot he had offered.
• Koichi received an Experience Book, watermelons, carrots, and the Heart-to-Heart skill, which let him sense racehorses’ emotions and give simple commands.
• Koichi used the Experience Book to build his strength for the upcoming race and watched Gold Ship interact with One-Way Passage.
• Miku Kuchiki told Koichi that the ranch’s YouTube account had gained many followers after viewers recognized him from the Satsuki Sho.
• Koichi told Miku Kuchiki to keep uploading as usual or abandon the account if she no longer wanted to maintain it.

Koichi left Hokkai Ranch for Shadai Ranch with Ayano Aoe and her party, eager to see the stallions there. During the trip, he asked about Dream Journey’s prospects and considered Ayano’s offer to sell him broodmares, but left the idea undecided.

• Koichi said goodbye to Megumi Mitsumori at Hokkai Ranch and set out for Shadai Ranch after receiving Mirai’s commissioned portrait.
• Koichi rode with Ayano Aoe and her party, agreeing to follow the ranch’s rules and not take photographs.
• Koichi asked whether Dream Journey would join Shadai Ranch after returning, and Ayano said it should qualify but might have limited access to resources while Stay Gold was there.
• Ayano asked whether Koichi planned to enter horse breeding, and Koichi said he was only discussing the idea because their trainer had shown interest.
• Ayano offered to sell Koichi broodmares from her ranch, and Koichi said he would think about it.

Ayano Aoe brought Koichi Sasaki to Shadai Farm, where she explained the farm’s influence and pointed out the jockeys likely to become his rivals. They arrived at the grazing area, where Koichi was about to see legendary horses, including Deep Impact, up close.

• Ayano Aoe introduced Koichi Sasaki to a Shadai Farm representative, who escorted them to a vehicle before leaving them to explore.
• A Shadai Farm representative reported that Koichi was interesting but young, and the people discussing him decided not to interfere with him again.
• Ayano Aoe and Koichi discussed Sunday Silence’s legacy, Shadai Farm’s dominance, and the risks of racing in Europe.
• Ayano Aoe told Koichi that Yuga Kawada and Li Muhua could become major rivals, while Koichi agreed to watch them in future races.
• Ayano Aoe guided Koichi to the grazing area, where he spotted horses from Japan’s Golden Generation and Triple Crown winner Deep Impact.

Koichi and Ayano Aoe visited Deep Impact and Tokai Teio at Shadai Farm, discussing their racing legacies and bloodlines. Ayano decided to reserve a breeding slot with Tokai Teio to help preserve his bloodline.

• Koichi and Ayano Aoe saw Deep Impact at his paddock, and Ayano described his status as Japan’s leading sire.
• Deep Impact greeted the visitors, and Koichi recalled the future achievements of his daughter Gentildonna.
• Ayano reflected on Deep Impact’s disqualification in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, while Koichi noted the risks of racing overseas.
• Koichi and Ayano met Tokai Teio, whose bloodline had fallen out of favor despite his racing fame.
• Ayano decided to add a breeding slot with Tokai Teio to this year’s reservations.

Ayano Aoe and Koichi toured Shadai Farm, meeting legendary racehorses including Symboli Kris S and Special Week. They left for lunch after Koichi reflected on the horses and their bloodlines.

• Ayano Aoe showed Koichi Tokai Teio and Deep Impact greeting each other before leading him to see Symboli Kris S.
• Ayano Aoe introduced Special Week, who ran over to greet her, and explained his friendly nature with people and poor temper toward other horses.
• Koichi asked whether Grass Wonder was nearby, and Ayano Aoe explained that the old rivals did not get along.
• Ayano Aoe told Special Week that his daughter Lovely Scenery would race against Grass Wonder's offspring at the Takarazuka Kinen, but Special Week showed little interest.
• Ayano Aoe and Koichi ended their visit, then returned to their vehicle as the Assistant met them and Ayano suggested they go back to the hotel before lunch.

Koichi and Ayano Aoe visited Shadai Ranch, where Ayano finalized a collaboration contract, then Koichi returned to Hokkai Ranch and reviewed the Tokyo Yushun entries. Golden Masterpiece had secured a place in the race, and Koichi focused on its rivals as he prepared to head back to Tokyo.

• Koichi asked Ayano Aoe about Japan's increasingly concentrated bloodlines, and she discussed Vodka's breeding plans and Hall of Fame prospects.
• Ayano Aoe told Koichi to make his own arrangements while she discussed Dream Journey's plans with Shadai.
• Koichi returned to Hokkai Ranch the next afternoon after Ayano Aoe and Shadai Ranch signed a collaboration contract.
• Megumi Mitsumori showed Koichi the finalized Tokyo Yushun entries, confirming Golden Masterpiece's place and revealing Triumph Ballet among the entrants.
• Koichi identified Triumph Ballet and Swiss Watch as rivals, while Megumi Mitsumori teased him about fans calling him Yutaka Take's Nemesis.

Koichi returned to Hokkai Ranch, where Megumi asked to borrow money to buy a mare, but he refused because he was saving for the July auction. He checked on Gold Ship and One-Way Passage before planning to leave for Tokyo in a few days.

• Megumi asked Koichi for money to buy a mare descended from Grass Wonder, but he refused and told her to focus on training Gold Ship.
• Megumi reported that Gold Ship trained daily and grazed with One-Way Passage, and she believed Gold Ship had the stamina to run 2,400 meters.
• Koichi visited Gold Ship in the paddock and told him that Mirai would bring his new toys and that he would leave carrots and apples before departing.
• Gold Ship searched Koichi's pockets for carrots, then returned to rolling around after Koichi petted him.
• Koichi greeted One-Way Passage and noted that the horses' loud calls made him think letting them out would lead to a fight.

Koichi returned to Tokyo and prepared to assess Golden Masterpiece’s condition ahead of the Tokyo Yushun. He also reviewed Gold Ship’s upcoming debut plans, which mattered greatly to the ranch’s finances.

• Hitachi Yosuke welcomed Koichi back and explained that the new exercise rider had returned to Hokkaido after Asho pushed him hard.
• Koichi learned that Golden Masterpiece had been eating normally and had only minor leg issues, and he planned to take over training the next day.
• Koichi and Hitachi Yosuke discussed his visit to Shadai Ranch, then went to dinner together.
• The Assistant sent Koichi his busy pre-race schedule and urged him to get Golden Masterpiece into peak condition before the young lady arrived in Tokyo.
• Koichi checked the Gold Ship group chat and saw that Gold Ship’s debut was set for July 9 at Hakodate, a race that could help the indebted ranch.

Koichi returned to training with Golden Masterpiece and tested his new shared-mind skill while riding at Tokyo Racecourse. He sensed Golden Masterpiece’s frustration at being held back, then felt its mood settle as he kept control.

• Koichi met Hitachi Yosuke at the stables and said he would gradually adjust Golden Masterpiece’s training.
• Koichi and Golden Masterpiece stopped in the paddock so fans could greet and photograph them.
• At the track, Koichi exchanged greetings with other riders, including Nakayama Knight’s exercise rider.
• Koichi began morning training and reined Golden Masterpiece in instead of letting it accelerate freely.
• Koichi used his skill to sense Golden Masterpiece’s frustration fade and realized he could convey his own thoughts to the horse.

Koichi tested his mental commands with Golden Masterpiece during a 3,000-meter training run and found the horse could adjust his pace and speed up on command. He reported that Golden Masterpiece was slightly below his best condition but had no serious problems, and the chapter ended with Yosuke taking him back for a bath.

• Koichi used his mind to slow Golden Masterpiece, then told him to hold a steady pace and accelerate as Nakayama Knight’s rider watched in surprise.
• Koichi completed a 3,000-meter run with Golden Masterpiece, judged his condition and ideal distance, and rewarded him with a carrot.
• Golden Masterpiece dismissed Nakayama Knight as no match for him before Koichi and Yosuke discussed the growing crowd of fans.
• Koichi reassured Yosuke that Golden Masterpiece was only slightly below his best condition and could recover over the coming days.
• Yosuke took Golden Masterpiece back to the stables for his bath.

Ayano Aoe visited Hokkai Ranch and spent the afternoon trying to win Gold Ship over with carrots. She instructed her Assistant to focus on Golden Masterpiece’s upcoming Tokyo Yushun challenge while Ayano stayed to feed Gold Ship.

• Ayano Aoe told her Assistant to urge Sasaki to restore Golden Masterpiece’s form and to send Kudo to Tokyo for the upcoming race.
• Ayano stayed at Hokkai Ranch to tease Gold Ship while her Assistant left to carry out her instructions.
• Megumi Mitsumori welcomed Ayano, and Miku Kuchiki worried that the wealthy visitor might want to buy Gold Ship.
• Megumi brought Ayano carrot sticks, and Gold Ship immediately came over to eat them.

Ayano Aoe discussed broodmares with Megumi Mitsumori, checked on Gold Ship’s condition, and said she would attend his upcoming Newcomer Race. After Ayano left, Tetsuya Futawatari reminded Megumi to arrange electric fans for the horses before summer, and she informed Koichi.

• Ayano Aoe offered to help Megumi Mitsumori learn about broodmares, and Megumi explained that she was still a beginner with no money or broodmares of her own.
• Ayano checked that Gold Ship’s weight was steady around five hundred and learned that his Newcomer Race would be held at Hakodate Racecourse in early July.
• Ayano told Megumi she would attend Gold Ship’s race and left to make arrangements.
• Tetsuya Futawatari returned after Ayano left and reminded Megumi to prepare electric fans because summer heat could endanger the horses.
• Megumi messaged Koichi about the fans, and he agreed to research which ones to buy and arrange an electrical inspection.

Koichi prepared Golden Masterpiece for the Tokyo Yushun while learning that they had been placed prominently on the race’s promotional poster. After Keigo Kudo arrived to help with preparations, Golden Masterpiece showed his displeasure, and Koichi and Hitachi Yosuke led him away.

• Koichi ordered supplies for the ranch and heard from Hitachi Yosuke that Keigo Kudo would arrive to prepare for the Tokyo Yushun.
• Hitachi Yosuke showed Koichi a promotional poster featuring him and Golden Masterpiece alongside Swiss Watch and Nakayama Knight.
• Golden Masterpiece interrupted their conversation after his training and bath, then retreated to rest when Koichi reassured him.
• The next morning, Koichi guided Golden Masterpiece through training as the horse showed better responsiveness and adaptation to the 2,400-meter distance.
• Keigo Kudo praised Golden Masterpiece’s improved condition and said Miss Aoe would arrive the next day to discuss strategy.
• Golden Masterpiece became irritated with Keigo Kudo, so Hitachi Yosuke and Koichi led him away from the racecourse.

Koichi Sasaki, Keigo Kudo, and Ayano Aoe discussed how Golden Masterpiece should approach the Tokyo Yushun, agreeing to consider a rear-running strategy if the horse drew an inside gate. After the meeting, Koichi and Ayano discussed his plans for Hakodate and an upcoming interview.

• Keigo Kudo said Golden Masterpiece appeared fit for the Tokyo Yushun’s distance and course, while Ayano Aoe warned that rival jockeys would target the horse after its Satsuki Sho performance.
• Koichi Sasaki proposed keeping Golden Masterpiece near the rear to avoid being boxed in, and Ayano agreed to use that approach for an inside draw while adjusting for an outside draw.
• Keigo Kudo left the meeting and said he would admire Koichi if he won again.
• Koichi told Ayano Aoe that he planned to go to Hakodate to help Gold Ship acclimate before its first race.
• Ayano urged Koichi to prepare for his upcoming interview, and Koichi said he would decide what to say closer to the day.

Koichi checked into a hotel ahead of his interview and reviewed the polished script Fujitani Kotomi had prepared. As Ayano Aoe left for a party, Kotomi received troubling news and began verifying it, leaving the fate of Golden Masterpiece uncertain.

• Fujitani Kotomi showed Koichi his interview clothes and script, and explained the arrangements for his training and interview.
• Koichi settled into his hotel room, messaged Megumi Mitsumori about the electric fans, and read the interview script.
• Ayano Aoe asked Fujitani Kotomi about starting a ranch channel, but Kotomi said their ranch did not allow visitors.
• Fujitani Kotomi received a troubling message and began checking its details while Ayano Aoe and the driver set off for the party.