I became a horse racing tycoon in Hokkaido.

"Not bad, the ranch itself is still profitable."

"There are still several million dollars in the ranch's accounts that may be circulating. Ranch Manager Arai, you've done a great job."

Sitting in his office, Yuuhito Izumi looked at the accounts of Hokukai Ranch.

He had planned to make up for the deficit from the beginning, but the small ranch still gave him a pleasant surprise.

Although the figures on the report are not accurate, it's enough to see that we can make a profit.

Izumi Yuujin didn't want Hokukai Ranch to keep needing him to fill its operating funds.

"This is also thanks to the old head of the Izumi family; our ranch has made quite a bit of money through the horse racing business."

Arai Junpei said somewhat excitedly.

However, his previous breeding mare died due to complications, and he was heartbroken for a long time because of it.

Their ranch itself is not able to purchase good breeding mares.

"So the ranch has experience in raising and breeding mares and foals?"

After hearing this, Izumi Yujin's eyes lit up.

This ranch manager seems to be more useful now!

If not, then he'll have to poach other people's staff in the next few years.

"Yes, Mr. Izumi, while we can't say it's perfect, we are quite confident in this regard."

Arai Junpei seemed to realize that Izumi Yuujin was placing greater emphasis on horse racing.

This industry is extremely risky!

Many historically significant pastures have disappeared into the annals of history.

Symbolic ranch, cherry blossom ranch, Mejiro ranch...

"Understood. You did a great job. In the future, several mares under my name will be sent here one after another. I will pay for whatever stallions they are bred with."

Yujin Izumi.

He also owns seven or eight racing horses, all of which are struggling in the central undefeated or one-win group.

I didn't earn any bounty, but I'm losing money on horse maintenance expenses!

They can't even run a few races in three or four months.

The central stables are in rotation; ordinary racehorses are sent to the pasture to rest after one or two races.

This is not because they are actually tired, but to make way for other racehorses that are about to enter the stable!

We will do our best!

Arai Junpei had a guess in his mind, but he didn't say anything more.

These small ranches typically select stallions with breeding fees ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 yuan. As long as they can produce a small amount of offspring, they've made a profit.

If they choose stallions with a price tag starting with a million, then all their ranch's efforts over a year, or even several years, will be wasted.

Izumi Rancher is an ambitious man!

"Mr. Izumi, shall we go check out the ranch next?"

Junpei Arai asked.

It was almost time; it was getting dark.

"Okay, let's go out and take a look."

Yuji Izumi got up and then followed him outside.

He planned to take a quick look around the rest of the ranch.

He has a lot of work to do next, the first step being to recover the funds.

Arai Junpei introduced how many cattle and sheep were still on the ranch and talked about some of the plans for this year.

Izumi Yuji visited the area where horses were raced and grazed.

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Looking at the vast grassland, Izumi Yujin opened his arms and took a deep breath.

This vibrant place with its fresh air is truly wonderful.

These grasses are all newly grown in spring.

Raising horses here is definitely the best choice; there's no need to import fresh hay from elsewhere.

In the future, the ponies he breeds will thrive here.

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Hokkaido, Sapporo.

Yuji Izumi moved several cardboard boxes from the yard into the house.

"This house was originally intended for tourists to stay in, but now it has become a place to live."

He coughed twice, then looked around at the facilities in the room.

The house has all the essentials, such as a sofa, a TV, and a refrigerator.

As for tableware, he can just buy it at the FamilyMart next door.

As for dinner, a simple bento box will suffice.

Having spent the entire day on the road, Izumi Yujin was already exhausted and didn't have the energy to think about what to eat for dinner.

The first floor consists of the living room and kitchen, with a small guest room in the corner.

The second floor has a master bedroom, a private bathroom, a study, and a gym.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Izumi Yujin sat on the sofa in the living room and dialed a number.

The person he was going to call was his family's former horse racing manager, whose job was to handle the sale and purchase of racehorses owned by horse owners.

"Let's take the first step in my great cause of horse ownership."

He needs to get rid of the few stallions and racehorses he has first.

Ten seconds later.

"Good evening, Mr. Izumi. It's nice to receive your call."

A calm, middle-aged voice came from the other end.

Izumi Yuji had met the other party once before, through Matsumoto Yu.

A fit man in a suit; as for how he knew the other person was a fit man, you could tell at a glance by the way his suit was stretched out.

"Good evening, Matsumoto-kun. I'm calling you so late because I have a lot of important things to tell you."

Yujin Izumi.

There are agents who can handle the sale of racehorses, but he'll have to deal with the rest of his assets in Tokyo himself.

We need to speed things up!

By the time the spring and autumn equinoxes arrive and the baby ranch is reached in the second half of the year, it will be too late.

"Not at all, Mr. Izumi. Please just tell me what's on your mind."

Matsumoto knew about the changes in the Izumi family, and he said calmly.

This horse ownership spot was temporarily given to the youngest child.

It's perfectly normal that the others weren't interested in the horse racing industry.

There aren't many young people in this generation who enjoy horse racing anymore.

"I'm thinking of getting rid of those few stallions and racehorses I have. Could you help me list them on Lotte's auction house?"

Yuji Izumi had already made up his mind.

He could no longer keep these racehorses that weren't making any money, because he would be spending millions of dollars a month on horse maintenance.

If they could consistently finish in the top five, then we could continue to keep them, but none of these racehorses could do that!

Reality is just that cruel.

"......."

After a ten-second silence, Matsumoto finally spoke and asked:

"Mr. Izumi, you don't want to continue playing horse racing either?"

Listing racehorses on Lotte is like selling them off cheaply.

These horses that struggle in the central racetrack can't win, but if they go to the local dirt tracks, they might become the kings of kings.

Every year, many racehorses rejected by the central government are sold to local governments.

Local horse owners can make a living just from subsidies, but this income is only a small profit from low prices.

He had been hoping to land a big order today, but instead he lost another important client!

What a pity!

Yu Matsumoto sighed inwardly.

"I just want you to get rid of all the stallions for me, but I can keep the mares. Also, I hope you can use your connections at the community center in a few days."

Izumi Hisahito had already made his judgment.

Stallions without strength are the most useless, while mares can be kept for breeding.

As a horse owner and rancher, it would be a shame not to breed horses!

"Izumi-kun! Are you thinking of buying a pony directly from the sales agency?!"

Matsumoto Yu, who had been sighing, suddenly became excited.

Tingtui!

In addition to purchasing racehorses at major auctions, horse owners can also directly contact the ranch to make a purchase!

The fact that Yujin Izumi wants to buy racehorses in the social media group proves that he's about to make a big move!

"I've got my eye on a few racehorses. Once this is settled, I'd also like you to help me get in touch with some of the top trainers in Meipu."

"I'll send you the list after I make the call."

Yuji Izumi added at the end.

Money is not a problem.

The world of horse racing isn't all about fighting and killing; it also involves human relationships and social interactions.

This industry places great emphasis on background and origin.

"No problem, Mr. Izumi, but good trainers charge high fees for their horses, and they also have certain requirements for the horses' racing ability."

Matsumoto thought for a moment and then said tactfully.

Good trainers have no shortage of racehorses; many horse owners are scrambling to get their horses into the competition.

Connections are one aspect, but the most important thing is having the ability!

"I know about these things; all you need to do is put in the effort."

Yuji Izumi is very confident.

The strength of the Spring and Autumn Equinoxes and Earth is beyond doubt; they will certainly impress the horse trainer he has found for them.

Both of their fathers were newly promoted stallions, not exactly top-tier stallions.

As rivals of the same era, the relative strengths of the offspring of North Black and Big Hammer have always been a popular topic of discussion among horse racing fans.

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The bloodlines of Earth Star and the Spring and Autumn Equinoxes are also quite compatible.

Most importantly, if the offspring of two famous horses can debut and be sent to the club for selection and recruitment, a fortune can be made.