Hokkaido Horse Racing Story.

Chapter 193 Meidan's Fireworks Festival

"It's over—"

It took quite a bit of effort to finally break free from the gap between the two people who had inexplicably come to celebrate with him.

Rubbing his still aching shoulder, Kitano quickly walked towards the trainer who was dancing in the crowd.

"We've already won, so please calm down a bit."

Congratulations came one after another from all around, mixed with some kind reminders to Huangshan who was overly excited.

Kitano was about to speak when he was immediately drowned out by more congratulations.

The noise subsided a little, and the few people in the camp finally gathered in front of the track entrance.

Among the horse racing fans who noticed this scene, in addition to simple words of congratulations, there was also a lot of surprise.

In the world of horse racing, quantity and strength are generally not directly linked.

But most of the time, the winner of the game is the one with "more".

Stronger funds, more experience, and more favored horses.

Of course, there are more support staff and faction relations.

but--

Occasionally, stories like today's will still appear.

After a hot day, the applause at this moment makes people feel strangely comfortable.

Kitano smiled and waved towards the stands, then repeated the same gesture towards the camera.

The female rider on horseback had tears in her eyes, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose.

She saluted again and again in the direction of the stands, her fingertips gently stroking the deer-haired horse's neck.

"Great job, good girl."

It seems that he is a little confused by the unfamiliar language, or perhaps he is already accustomed to hearing praises.

Mejiro Sakuya just shook her ears nonchalantly.

Then, as if to deliberately do something naughty, he used his muddy head to push towards Ogawa Katsu who was approaching with a leash.

The bright red vest on the boy's chest was instantly covered with large patches of mud.

Even so, he still had a big smile on his face.

"That's great, Sakuya."

Having said that, he fastened the leash.

The few people who arrived later also touched Mejiro Sakuya's head with a smile.

As he walked towards the celebrating group, Master Yahagi displayed his usual friendliness and calmness.

"Congratulations."

The trainer from the central government took the initiative to extend his hand.

Kitano then also held his hand.

With his eyes fixed on the deer-colored horse's body, Yahagi couldn't help but sigh.

"She's really an incredible horse."

At the same time, reporters sent by the event organizer also approached the team.

After catching a glimpse of the female rider on the saddle, they seemed to breathe a silent sigh of relief.

At least the final game of the year won't result in any more interview jokes.

Facing the microphone handed to her, Jin Meiqi on the saddle behaved very restrainedly.

"It's all thanks to her. I'm just an insignificant witness to this great showdown."

The female rider smiled shyly and added in slightly awkward Japanese, "Please continue to support Mejiro Sakuya in the future!"

Before she finished speaking, she had already raised her arms high.

He lowered his hands and gently patted Mejiro Sakuya's neck on both sides.

After a while, the deer-hair horse shook its head left and right and looked around as if it had just reacted.

"It's like beating rice cakes."

Ogawa Masaru, who was holding the leash, couldn't help but smile.

Upon arriving at the semi-circular take-off area, she was already surrounded by a sea of ​​horse racing fans. Amidst the surging crowd, Megumi Sakuya ignored the various noises and stepped forward.

Even when Kim Mi-ki and Ogawa Shokai got off the saddle, they showed a relieved expression as if saying, "Ah, it's finally over."

The horse racing fans watching the scene all raised their phones with smiles on their faces.

In the brightly lit Meidan Arena, Cinderella spreads her wings under the night sky.

Horse fans looked at her with gentle eyes, expecting her mane to welcome the wind of the new era.

At the commendation ceremony that followed, Kitano and Chief Mohammed, who presented the award in person, jointly held up the horse-shaped statue.

Judging from its miniature shape, it must be made of pure gold.

Master Huangshan didn't know where he got the strength from, but he lifted the huge-looking Dubai World Cup trophy by himself.

Kim Maggie played with the ceremonial whip given as a souvenir, and waved to the horse racing fans in the audience from time to time.

After the last commendation ceremony ended, the crowd did not disperse.

The broadcast in the stadium sounded, telling stakeholders and spectators that the drone show and fireworks were about to begin.

So, everyone holding trophies of all sizes stood there and looked up at the night sky.

It is a bit regrettable that they cannot take out their mobile phones like the horse fans next to them and record this precious moment in their memories in the form of photos or videos.

Not long after, brilliant beams of light of various colors suddenly shot into the sky.

After a dazzling circling, countless drones formed the words "DUBAI WORLD CUP" in the sky.

Then, more drones flew into the sky and soon gathered into a galloping horse.

The scene erupted in cheers of "Wow," as well as exclamations of "Amazing!" and "So beautiful!"

These sounds seemed to serve as signals, and colorful fireworks of all sizes bloomed one after another in the night sky.

The dazzling LED lights divide the sky, and there are gorgeous lights and sounds everywhere.

"Just like Shibuya—"

Huangshan, holding the trophy, suddenly let out such a sigh.

"Yes."

Kitano then showed an expression of agreement.

It's like Shibuya on Halloween, a gorgeous scene.

"It's really beautiful."

Having said this, Kitano left the scene before the fireworks display officially ended.

Just like the streets of Shibuya are littered with garbage after Halloween, the Midan Stadium will be a mess after the fireworks display.

The pungent smell of gunpowder has begun to spread in the air.

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Rank: 1
Rating: 130
Mejiro Sakuya
Year of Birth: 2023
Gender: F
Owner: Sachi Kitano
Trainer: Hatsunori Arayama
Training location: JPN
Course: I
Venue: D
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Ranking: 2
Rating: 129
Thorpedo Anna
Year of Birth: 2021
Gender: M
Owners: Nader Alaali, Mark Edwards et al
Trainer: Kenneth McPeek
Training location: USA
Course: I
Venue: D"

——Longines World's Best Racehorse Ranking

2027年1月1日至2027年3月27日

Dubai World Cup Night - Joint Meeting

·Mejiro Sakuya will continue her active role next year
The Breeders' Cup is a likely target for the end of the year, but other considerations are also on the table.
"This race was more physically demanding than expected. We will stay in Dubai for a few days until she fully recovers before returning to Japan.

The primary goal in the next phase is recuperation."

——《n○tkeiba》

Newly appointed rider Rachel King rode Mejiro Sakuya to victory over a strong field that included Brian Hernandez Jr.'s Anna of Power and Sakai Ryusei's Forever Young to become the first female jockey and filly combination to win the Dubai World Cup.

——《Id○l Horse》Review of the top five global news stories last week (270329)

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