For horse racers, making money is victory!

"We need to master the skill combinations and the order in which they are used in competitions."

Thinking this, Xiao Bai Zhui Xue pushed open the dormitory door.

As soon as I closed the door, I was walking down the hallway.

The phone in my pocket beeped with a text message notification.

When Xiao Bai Zhui Xue picked up her phone in confusion.

This time, it wasn't her classmates, fans, or the familiar Big Red.

But...

Aunt Penny!

What happened?

Xiao Baizhui Xue's pupils contracted, and he immediately clicked on it.

[Aunt Penny: Little Snow Chaser, Big Red... she's also starting her battles.]

"Huh?! What happened?!"

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67. A Battle of Red! The Past with Xiaobai and Zhuixue

[Aunt Penny: Little Snow Chaser, Big Red... she's also starting her battles.]

Penny, an elder in her family and the current new disciple of the family, sent her a text message.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue: ? ? ?

The white-haired, red-eyed girl immediately stopped in her tracks, her gaze fixed on her phone screen, her brain working rapidly.

"Big Red, that guy is also in battle?"

Although the United States also has a deep affection for battle-hardened racehorses, no less than that for Japan,

However... inevitably, the number and even the level of experience of seasoned racehorses are declining.

This is a situation that has emerged unanimously in this era.

Even the American horse racing scene, known for its emphasis on battle-hardened and tough horses, cannot escape this trend.

This can be seen from the fact that the special system of "one-on-one duel" gradually disappeared in Guanzhong.

In the popular Kanto region, there is a unique "one-on-one challenge" system where a female racehorse can publicly challenge another female racehorse.

Once the other side accepts the challenge, the duel is established, and they will agree to negotiate the venue and distance to ensure the fairness for both sides. The competition will be based on absolute strength.

Bringing the one-on-one tournament format to the Grand Slam, the competition will be more competitive and dynamic.

That is, the latter part of the long-standing American proverb, "Fighters belong to the nation, sea biscuits belong to the people."

Seabiscuit challenged the then-triple crown champion and defeated him in a one-on-one match.

That one-on-one duel even caused the then-Prime Minister of the United States to pause his meeting to listen to the radio, not wanting to miss the live proceedings and outcome of the duel.

It's easy to imagine how much the Guan Guo business world loves iron-blooded kings full of noble fighting spirit.

In the future, similar one-on-one matches were repeated many times, all between superstars who were at the top of their generation.

Until—tragedy struck.

There was an empress who easily broke records in almost every match, named "Thug." After winning the Triple Crown, she launched a challenge against the three classic Triple Crown winners at the time.

War.

Because the thugs were so strong, only the Kentucky Derby champions dared to take on the challenge.

During the one-on-one duel, only a fraction of the battle had unfolded when the undefeated Empress Thug was injured while running, suffering a severe fracture in her right foreleg, resulting in a permanent retirement due to her serious injury.

Such tragedies, combined with the increasingly sophisticated racing standards and breeding levels of female horse racing, have led to the gradual fading of "Die Contest" from the international female horse racing industry.

That's right, one-on-one duels are not actually publicly banned.

Theoretically, it still exists.

However, due to the high risk and low reward, one of the two superstars will inevitably become a stepping stone. The intensity is extremely high, and in the end, no racehorse girl will dare to challenge them one-on-one.

After all, in many normal horse races, there are excuses and reasons for losing.

For example, the horses might not be used to the environment, the race schedule, or the mud and sand on the track might obstruct their view.

But there's no excuse for a one-on-one fight. The location and distance were all negotiated and chosen together. The loser is the weaker one, and even the most devoted fans can't whitewash "Coal Ball".

Therefore, the returns may not be high, but the cost is far too high.

The once-powerful nation of Muddy Lands, which revered iron-bloodedness, battles, and one-on-one duels, has gradually forgotten the importance of "one-on-one duels."

The rewards for "Advanced Challenges," which are quite lucrative but also very difficult, have declined considerably in the United States, but they are still much better than the completely forgotten One-on-One duels.

But Xiao Bai Zhui Xue knew very well.

Nowadays, American female racehorses that are going to race are most likely going to race in the Triple Crown.

The Guantana Mud Court Classic Triple Crown takes place every year from May to June.

The clay-track prodigy, aiming for a triple crown, needs to win the 2000m Golden Rally (Kentucky Derby) and the 1900m Golden Rally (Priligy) in just five weeks.

400m GI Belmonte

Five weeks, totaling less than two months, and three G-level races!

In terms of bloodshed and the intensity of the battles, it is one of the most prestigious and influential trebles in the world, certainly no less than the British treble, which has been discontinued for many years.

Because dirt racers highly admire the classic American dirt Triple Crown, they are willing to risk injury to participate in the race.

As for what happens after the Triple Crown ends…

Sorry, my trainer and family won't let me go to battle!

There are many female racehorses that immediately switch to a healthier running style after winning the Triple Crown.

Therefore, in this day and age, mud track racing is roughly equivalent to winning the classic triple crown.

She could become a sensation... As one of the very few in history to reach the top of the annual rankings in the Year of the Horse, she is undoubtedly a strong contender for the Triple Crown.

Its popularity is definitely much higher than that of the classic triple crown in Japan, such as "Yoshiro Chasing Snow".

As it turned out, Aunt Ni actually told her that Big Red was about to begin its battles?

Is this for real? That guy... has gone mad?!

Xiao Bai's breathing became slightly rapid.

In terms of cost-effectiveness, the current cost-effectiveness of the veteran version is really too low.

After all, young horses that are just entering their classic years can usually only compete in GII and P-level races, at most GII races.

A future champion and super dominator with the potential to win numerous GIs throughout his career.

To run those low-to-medium level heavy prize races, especially the veteran races, when one's development is incomplete and one's body has not yet reached its peak...

This is more than just a waste of talent.

This is an absolute waste, an extreme squandering of precious resources.

After all, Da Hong is already at the top level of Guan Guo's current active players, and being listed as the best player of the year means that he is recognized as one of the top players.

A champion of this caliber would never even win a GII match, let alone win one after a long battle.

Even if they can win consecutive mid-level prize tournaments like GII, which are more difficult, the outside world will definitely find it remarkable.

After all, American spectators are more or less used to seeing racehorses in high-stakes races.

In the US, it's considered normal to win against minor G and GII scores; losing is actually unreasonable.

In addition, Da Hong's starting point is already extremely high, so there won't be a situation like Xiao Bai Zhui Xue, where winning one more game can gain a lot more fans and move or even shock more people.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue cannot replicate Da Hong's strength and start, and cannot reach the top in the new Year of the Horse.

Even Da Hong cannot replicate Xiao Bai Zhui Xue's long and arduous path to becoming stronger, nor can he gain huge benefits simply through battles.

"I remember the prize money for American competitions varied greatly. The minimum standard for GI competitions was 50,000 dollars, and it was usually around 100,000 dollars."

"GII competitions, on the other hand, range from $100,000 to $300,000."

"I haven't run as many easy and simple races as I have in Japan."

When Xiao Bai Zhui Xue thought of this, his expression became subtle.

At that time, the Japanese exchange rate was quite good when converted to US dollars. Winning a Japanese GII match could earn you 20 million yen, which was close to 200,000 US dollars.

In other words, the prize money she earns from casually participating in Japanese GI tournaments can be more than that from high-intensity GII tournaments in Kansai!

If she were willing to run the Japanese GII with a prize of 40 million yen, one race would be equivalent to two GII races in Kanagawa!

No matter how you look at it, starting a battle so early in the game is almost certainly not going to be profitable for Da Hong.

It won't bring about a dramatic change in popularity or cause a surge in ratings; all it will do is... a bonus.

For a horse racing company of this caliber, it is absolutely high risk and low return!

Despite her wartime experiences, her beauty became increasingly apparent in Japan, where war had largely disappeared, leading to a surge in popularity and positive reviews.

So it's better to leave this kind of thing to her. Why is Da Hong getting involved?

What if an injury causes a poor performance in the Triple Crown or causes you to miss out on the Triple Crown?

Thinking of this, Xiao Baizhui Xue immediately felt a headache coming on.

After thinking for a moment, she immediately tapped her phone screen and typed a reply.

[Xiao Bai Po Xue: Aunt Penny, please stop this guy for me.]

[Xiao Bai Po Xue: She probably doesn't gain much from participating in these competitions besides the prize money.]

Faced with her eager reply.

Not long after, Aunt Penny's reply arrived.

[Aunt Penny: You know Big Red's personality; once she makes a decision, she almost never listens to anyone's advice except yours.]

Aunt Penny: If you were still in the US, you might have a chance to persuade her….

[Aunt Penny: And since you've already begun your battles in Japan, she feels she has even less reason to rest.]

Seeing this, Xiaobai Poxue remained silent.

Based on her familiar understanding of Da Hong's personality, that is indeed the case.

Because of her excellent innate qualities and strong sense of responsibility, she always wants to take on everything.

If I were still in Guanzhong, I could have given them a proper "prescription" and some serious advice.

But since they are already separated by distance, it's impossible to persuade them with just text messages or phone calls.

"Well... we can only hope that guy's body can really take it."

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue sighed softly, a rare hint of worry in her heart.

Aunt Penny: Don't worry, I'll keep a close eye on Da Hong's health and won't let her do anything reckless.

[Aunt Penny: I'm sorry, it's clearly our fault for not managing things well, but it's up to you kids to work so hard.]

[Xiao Bai Zhui Xue: Yeah, that's the only way.]

[Xiao Bai Zhui Xue: No, that's not true. Without you all, I wouldn't be who I am today.]

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue is still very grateful to the family.

After all, they adopted her after she transmigrated to this world. Although her physical condition, which she showed from a young age, was far inferior to Da Hong's, the love she received was the same and equal.

In a normal, small family, they would likely spare no effort in investing all their resources in their most promising horse, allowing this untalented girl to attend school and give up horse racing.

It's not surprising that the mother's path is not unusual.

She remembered asking the old man why he was so kind to her, despite her lack of natural talent.

The reply he received remains fresh in Xiaobai Zhuixue's memory.

The best time to plant a tree was ten years ago; the second best time is now.

Every time she thinks about it, she can't help but smile.

That tree has grown strong and healthy now.