For horse racers, making money is victory!

Grasshoppers offer a gentle reminder.

Zhou nodded in response.

"I understand... (chewing)"

Their departure point was none other than the Kyoto Racecourse.

Next, the first middle- and long-distance GI Grand Prix Spring Emperor's Prize of the new year will be held.

For spectators who love long-distance races, this is an absolutely unmissable super event.

After all, the number of pure long-distance GIs in Japan throughout the year is pitifully small.

The 3000m Chrysanthemum View, a classic race, cannot be repeated, and as a classic limited-time event, its prestige is slightly diminished.

And let's ignore the 2500-meter Arima No. 1, which is only 100 meters longer than other medium-distance races.

As a result, the Spring Emperor's Appreciation is an absolute "one-of-a-kind" event, a once-a-year spectacle for long-distance travel enthusiasts, a grand event that would cause them to regret for the entire year if they missed it.

At the same time, it can be considered a "good start" to the year's GI tournaments in Japan, as it is the first GI tournament in four months.

With so many factors combined, the "Spring Emperor's Appreciation" naturally attracts a great deal of attention.

Even the Japanese General Manager of Soy Sauce, who has already announced his retirement, wanted to come and watch the special week, so he and his friend Kusagami prepared to set off together.

"Oh, right, little grass."

Who do you think will win the Spring Emperor's Award?

On Monday, while eating a rice ball, he asked Grasshopper for his opinion.

Without the slightest hesitation, Grasshopper answered.

"If it were before, I would have thought that Xiaobai would have a high chance of winning."

"Now... it should be a 50/50 chance."

"There's nothing we can do. Xiao Bai is a bit late to the game. He probably won't be able to possess the domain until the Takara family anniversary or even the Emperor's Autumn Appreciation."

Although both of them were defeated by Arima Nozomi in the field.

But even without good operas in that field at the time, they were already incredibly close to their level; such talent is evident...k

Not to mention, good opera is already highly adaptable to long distances, performing exceptionally well at events like the Chrysanthemum Viewing and the Arima Commemoration. Now it will only become more terrifying!

With excellent stats, coupled with a long-standing, unbroken friendship with Xiaobai Zhuixue, they are old acquaintances, making it difficult to catch them off guard with any tactics.

Therefore, no matter how much Grass Fly favors Night White Chase Snow, it is impossible to determine who will win.

Not to mention that shortly before the tournament, Xiaobai Zhuixue also participated in a GII tournament that wasn't very well-known, called the "Dasuo Cup".

Previously, Xiaobai Zhuixue either didn't run or only ran GI for a period of time before the race...

However, such a series of battles would inevitably lead to some physical exhaustion.

So, a 50/50 split is about right.

The error should not exceed 10%, that's Grasshopper's judgment.

In response, he picked up another rice ball on Monday, chewed it, and nodded in approval.

"That... little grass."

Are you going to participate in any more races?

"【Bao Family Memorial】, one last try."

Kyoto Racecourse.

Outside the venue, the sheer number of people was unprecedented in history.

In reality, there are differences between GI competitions.

Arima Ki-en and the Japanese Derby are usually considered the true ceiling, with an average attendance of around 100,000 people, and sometimes up to 100,000.

Other regular classic GI and mixed GI, such as the Satsuki Sho and the Spring Emperor Sho, range from 50,000 to 100,000 yen.

Further down the list are the less prestigious and less popular GI races, as well as the mile and short-distance GI races, which attract fewer than 50,000 spectators.

Some high-profile GII matches, such as the daily crown match where Silent Suzuka cuts through the grass and eagles, have even reached a level of viewership higher than most GI matches.

Therefore, Silent Suzuka is able to achieve a high status within URA despite only having a [1GI] rating, because she can attract a large audience and has extremely high [popularity/appeal].

Popularity.

Now, Bai Zhuixue has already achieved the same great feat as Silent Suzuka.

Furthermore, the number of times it was promoted and the extent to which it contributed to the promotion of Japanese competitions far exceeded that of Silent Suzuka.

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The white pony is truly blessed to enjoy a status akin to that of a prince in URA!

This spring's Emperor's Sightseeing Tour has seen an astounding 100,000 attendees, a number that usually starts at around 60,000 to 70,000! It has reached the ceiling level of the regular GI (Gross National Geographic)!

Many retired female racehorses were also among the crowds queuing up.

The popularity and influence of Xiao Bai Zhui Xue, the King of Battle, are evident.

"Go, Miss Xue! Win the Spring Emperor's Prize!"

"Wow, so many people! As a long-distance travel enthusiast, this is the first time I've ever seen so many people at the Spring Emperor's Viewing."

"There must be at least 100,000 people, right? Or even 110,000? There's only one super popular racehorse girl in this competition, Yoshiro Oyuki."

"Yes, even a famous opera, which has won two consecutive GII competitions and whose strength far exceeds its fame, can't possibly attract so many people to watch it."

"Hopefully, it will be a truly exciting match! Good Opera VS Night White Chasing Snow!"

Many viewers have already started discussing or expressing their feelings.

A short time later.

Inside and outside the racetrack, at the entrance.

There were quite a few racehorse girls talking quietly with their trainers.

"Remember, the Chrysanthemum Viewing Ceremony is actually quite similar to the Spring Emperor's Viewing Ceremony. The venue is the same, and the distance is only about 3000 meters and 3200 meters respectively. Don't be fooled by Yoshiro Tsurugi's method of replicating the Chrysanthemum Viewing Ceremony's winning strategy."

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"Not only is Xiaobai Zhuixue very good, but his opera is also very strong. We must keep an eye on him and not underestimate him."

"Keep it up, Zhui Xue, you're the best!"

"This is not a race that relies on the last step; endurance is the most important thing in this race. Finishing in the top five is a success!"

Various discussions, admonitions, praises, and attempts to comfort the emotions are all taking place.

However, there are some opposite and extremely different situations.

Dressed in a gorgeous final outfit and wearing a small crown, Good Opera confidently smiled, while she ironically comforted her trainer, Wada.

Leave everything to me.

"If the opponent is Xiaobai Zhuixue, it will be very troublesome..."

"Even though Xiaobai's strength is on par with her beauty, as the Overlord of the End of the Century, I will never lose."

We will win!!

A victory declaration before reaching the summit of Japan!

Good Opera then shifted its gaze slightly to the backstage, as if trying to see through the wall to clearly see the snow-white girl calmly waiting backstage for her entrance.

In the background.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue was sitting in the corner seat, holding a big red doll as always.

Since she brought the big red doll to her first match against GI, she has won almost twenty more matches.

It can be said that this big red doll's record as a "trainer" is as high as 20 wins out of 20 battles.

A "trainer" with a 100% win rate!

Its win rate is even higher than that of a certain legendary, muddy GOAT official red!

So to this day, it has become a running joke among Xiaobai Zhui Xue's fans.

For example, some hobbyists who like to collect merchandise will often buy some bright red dolls to match the dolls and merchandise of Xiaobai Zhuixue.

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"So we've ended up here after all."

The snow-white-clad girl sighed softly.

The reason she considered avoiding war some time ago was...

It's not because I'm afraid of good operas.

Rather, it is an option that comes to mind after weighing the pros and cons and considering the benefits and costs.

After all, the rewards for challenging for the Spring Emperor's Prize might not be that high.

But if she loses, the losses will be huge, and even her prized [Exclusive King of Battle] will be wiped out.

The returns are not proportional to the risks.

But things are different now!

Her fighting spirit and her one-on-one fighting ability have both increased significantly.

The risk is not so high anymore, we can fight!

"No one knows whether tomorrow or an accident will come first. As long as the rewards are proportional to the risks, it's worth a try for an important competition."

"I can't be like Senior Grasshopper and Senior Rudo Symbol."

"Although my career is certainly long enough, more than a year has already passed. If I continue this year, it will be a little over two years in Japan."

"It's been long enough; we must embark on an expedition."

The Ruduo symbolizes the expedition that began in the second year of the ancient Horse Year.

As it turned out, the emperor was in poor condition at the time, plagued by injuries and illnesses. Despite the trainers' repeated dissuasion, who did not believe that the current emperor was in a good state to undertake the expedition.

But the entire symbol, from the Japanese race official URA to the Japanese spectators, after the first overseas pioneer "Speed ​​Symbol," gave birth to another...

In addition, it is a racehorse girl that has achieved good results in foreign competitions for the first time.

Amid such fervent anticipation, Rudolf symbolized his solitary expedition to America, only to suffer a crushing defeat in World War I.

Moreover, the injuries became more severe, completely ending his professional career and forcing him to retire.

One after another, famous Japanese kings all settled down in the second year of the ancient horse year.

Therefore, Xiao Bai Zhui Xue did not want to replicate them.

This year, I'll run all the major races in Japan and try to win the Autumn Triple Crown.

Next year, I'll take my talent to Europe and America!

……

A short time later.

All the racehorses were ready.

The staff member pushed open the door from the outside and gave this reminder.

"It's time to enter."

"Please prepare to enter, the most popular contestant, Xiaobai Zhuixue."

Night White Chasing Snow VS Good Musical!

The King of One-on-One Duels VS. The Overlord of the End of the Century! It's here!!

183. A legendary duel to the death! This is the King of History, the King of One-on-One!!

Kyoto Racecourse, Guanxing Village

The 100,000 fans of the "Chasing Snow" event were all eagerly awaiting the entrance.

Many discussions are still ongoing.

"As a spectator, I can confidently say that the winner of this competition will be a great opera! She's not a late bloomer, and she's even achieved a two-peat at the GII."