Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 338 We can't let them get their way so easily.

When Rong Houzai heard California Shining's words and saw Frostfall pause for a moment before nodding repeatedly, she immediately understood what was going on.

She had never been in contact with Japanese racehorse girls before, except for this time when she analyzed the Japanese competitors with her trainer after preparing to participate in the Dubai Sime Classic.

For example, a thunderous roar.

According to the trainer, this opponent had just finished a classic year. He did not participate in any tournaments in the second half of last year due to inflammation. After returning to competition last month, he directly won against G2 Zhongshan Memorial.

In that match, the opponent displayed their usual powerful finishing ability, even more so than in the classic year.

She also has an outstanding last leg, and in the high-speed battle brought about by the last leg, every little thing will affect the final result, so the trainers and team have always regarded the Thunderous Roar as a key target to deal with.

She herself was the same.

During the research process, in addition to watching the thunderous competition videos, related interviews, and information about the training team members such as the air tank, she also did some research on Japan.

In my memory, the racehorse girls there were all... kind? approachable?

In short, aside from the fighting spirit they display in every race, Japanese female racehorses generally give the impression of being quite gentle, rarely aggressive, and not prone to provocative behavior.

She had known California Shining for a long time and had also met Frostfall a few times.

In my memory, Frostfall's personality is just the typical cheerful and outgoing type common in America, while California Shine... seems to really enjoy watching the excitement?

So that "be careful" line... this guy is making that kind of pointless joke again.

Rong Houzai chuckled, took a few steps toward the gate, and unconsciously glanced at the thunderous roar before turning his gaze to the northern black horse.

For the Dubai Sima Classic, she was more focused on the thunderous roar of the starting gun.

However, when searching for relevant information, the name "Northern Black Horse" appears most frequently.

She then looked up some relevant information, and the results surprised her.

She has won many big prizes and is currently on a three-game winning streak in G1.

In just one classic year, the Northern Black Horse already had 3 G1 race wins.

With such a record, the black-haired girl is undoubtedly the hottest horse girl in Japan right now, and her strength is definitely no less than that of Roaring Thunder or another Japanese horse girl, Shinobu Shinko.

"Northern Black Steed...should we be careful?"

Stepping through the gate, assuming a starting stance, his gaze, which had been fixed on a decision, glanced inward, and he thought to himself:
"It's closer to the inside lane than me, and it's a runaway horse, so it should start vying for position after it leaves the gate."

"She's also a free agent in California, running on unfamiliar grass, so controlling the pace is more advantageous for her. Barring any unforeseen circumstances..."

"Their battle for the ball must have been very intense."

"Frostfall is also a mud race, and the techniques and running methods that can be used on grass will be limited, so there is no need to worry too much."

"The remaining ones that require utmost attention... are the Thunderous Roar and the Unyielding Steel."

"They should be running in the first position. If it weren't for this game, we wouldn't need to worry too much about positioning."

"But once the Northern Black Horses take the lead, given that they are all Japanese female racehorses, they are obviously more familiar with each other's rhythms."

"so……"

My thoughts drifted to this point, and then, before making a final decision, the tips of my ears twitched.

The commotion from the stands suddenly intensified, the sound waves surging and crashing through the air like the waves of the Persian Gulf, making one feel an irresistible surge of excitement.

The air seemed to scorch, and the slightly salty sea breeze carried a faint hint of fervor.

At the same time, the commentator's passionate voice poured into my ears.

"ladies and gentlemen!
"The Gulf Glory Grassland Invitational Tournament, 2500 meters, is about to begin!"
"Now, let's focus our attention on the starting line, where the racehorses are all in position and ready to go!"
"Who will emerge victorious in this fiercely competitive competition and claim the crown? Let's wait and see!"

After a moment of reflection, he sighed inwardly.

"The playing style here in the Middle East... is just too noisy." She quickly focused her attention, staring intently at the overly neatly manicured grass track in her line of sight, and took a deep breath:

"In short, even though Japan doesn't seem to employ coordinated tactics much, just in case..."

"We absolutely cannot run in their rhythm, we must not..."

We can't let them get their way!

Just as Rong Hou made his decision again...

"Start!"

The metal gate sprang open with a bang, and I could clearly feel the familiar vibrations resonating within my body. After a moment's hesitation, my gaze sharpened, and at the same instant, I pushed off the ground with all my might.

In an instant, a wave of heat, a mixture of the scent of grass and the sea breeze, rushed into their nostrils, and the whistling wind drowned out the audience's tsunami-like shouts.

She didn't pay any attention to those things after leaving the gate; her attention was already focused on one thing after she passed through:
The figure of the black-haired girl in the right front!

"really!"

Instantly determining the figure's location, direction, and speed, he nodded firmly in his mind after a moment's hesitation:

"As expected, the Northern Black Steed is going to vie for the lead, and then..."

Her peripheral vision drifted away.

As expected, Beibu Xuanju quickly took the lead among the female racehorses that started at the same time.

Her short black hair left a black afterimage in the air, a testament to her explosive speed from the very beginning.

She was clearly wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts tracksuit, but the clothes were vaguely visible, fluttering in the wind, which was also a sign of her outburst.

The running shoes, adorned with horseshoes, slammed heavily onto the ground, the vibrations seemingly reaching this side.

With each step she took, she moved closer to the white dividing line on the inner lane.

Behind her, a golden figure followed closely.

California Shining's gate was one step away from Northern Genko's, but it was still very close to the inner lane, so it wasn't surprising that they caught up so quickly.

However, after glancing at California Shining out of the corner of his eye, Rong Houjue quickly frowned.

She is good friends with California Sparkle, who is one of the strongest female racehorses currently competing in the United States. She has watched California Sparkle's race videos and knows her racing and training habits.

She'd seen runaway horses before, which is why she was quite certain that California Shining...

There was no intention to compete with the Northern Black Horse for the lead in the release position.

"Are we going to let Japan take the lead? That's really bold... no, wait."

Thoughts flashed through his mind, but after a moment's hesitation, his eyes flickered and his idea changed:

"She...is not going to give the rhythm to the Northern Black Horse."

"She is waiting, conserving her energy in the early stages of the game."

"She's going to wait until the first bend to try and get a better position; she's deliberately conserving her energy!"
“What a…”

Thinking of this, Rong Houzai couldn't help but change the shape of her lips as she breathed, and uttered a barely perceptible sound:
"Cunning guy."

Then, she looked away, lowered her center of gravity, and slightly changed her pace.

She needs to be careful not only about the Northern Black Horse and the California Shining, but also about her own position.

Just as he was glancing at his opponents out of the corner of his eye, another figure was already pressing forward in his other corner of the eye.

(End of this chapter)