I became a horse racing tycoon in Hokkaido.

The sweltering heat of June.

Yujin Izumi arrived at Tokyo Racecourse a week early.

It was more convenient for him to go to Oi Racecourse this time than to Tokyo Racecourse, because there was a direct train line from where he was staying.

Oi Racecourse.

Oi Racecourse, built in 1950, is the only racecourse in Tokyo.

Oi Racecourse, along with Urawa, Funabashi, and Kawasaki racecourses, is known as one of the "Southern Kanto F4".

The most distinctive feature of Oi is its nighttime horse racing mode.

As previously known, all twelve races at Central Horse Racing run from morning to afternoon.

The important races at the Oi Racecourse are scheduled for 8 p.m., at which time the racecourse lights up to give the audience a different viewing experience.

The temperature at the end of June is not bad, but it gets a little better in the evening.

"The temperature is getting hotter and hotter."

Yuujin Izumi was eating a sundae in Yu Matsumoto's car.

He was already familiar enough with Tokyo, so he stayed in Tokyo this time and could go directly to the Oi Racecourse to watch the race when it started.

Owners of horses participating in Group 1 races will receive a free box at the racecourse.

You can even bring your family members to watch the game.

"The temperature has stabilized recently, without fluctuating wildly, so we can't do without air conditioning indoors."

Yu Matsumoto complained.

Outside, you just have to tough it out in the high temperatures.

"It's more comfortable to stay in Hokkaido right now."

Ding-dong, ding-dong...

The traffic light started to turn green.

Yuuji Izumi looked at the terrifying crowd.

It's impossible not to be hot in a place like this.

"I was thinking of going to Hokkaido for vacation, but unfortunately I have to prepare for various auctions recently."

Yu Matsumoto turned on the car's air conditioning.

This is the most crucial month for the horse racing industry, as a large number of foals will be traded at auctions.

It goes without saying how much revenue this generates; a good pony can generate hundreds of millions in revenue just by going up for auction, and after the auction, the transaction will be subject to taxes.

Izumi-kun is no longer able to fight this year.

I won't go to this year's auction; I'll wait until next year.

Although Izumi Yuji wanted to try his luck at the free lunch at the select auction, he was simply short of money.

He emptied his wallet after buying a piece of Freedom Island.

What are you, a horse owner, doing at a foal auction if you're not buying horses? Just going to see the scenery?

"You've already met your targets. You're spending money on Northern Ranch every year, so you'll become one of their valued customers from now on."

Yu Matsumoto is quite optimistic about the young mares he just bought.

Good female bloodlines are a basic guarantee, so the racehorses that Yujin Izumi bought this time are much more reliable than those of Chunqiufen and Jichixing.

"I hope the northern ranch will treat me well next year."

Yuujin Izumi took a bite of his sundae and said with a smile.

Next year will be the year with big shipments, by which time the Satsuki Sho and Derby will have been completed by the spring and autumn equinoxes.

Will he be as short of money as he is this year?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

"If we can win this game, then everything will be much easier."

Yu Matsumoto has already prepared the banner.

He even specifically hired two college students to be brought up to the racetrack at the Tai-Jing Racecourse that night!

Although this doesn't really boost the morale of the snow-capped mountains, it does help to lift their spirits!

"Have you looked at our opponent this time?"

"Izumi Yuujin asked."

The list of names has been finalized at this point in time, and the gate numbers have also been released.

"This opponent is stronger than ever before, but I still believe Snow Mountain can win this match!"

Yu Matsumoto gave a thumbs up.

He had already seen the names of those three Mud Kings.

When he bought the snow mountain, he never imagined that he would face such a formidable foe in just six months.

This is something Izumi Hisahito really managed to buy!

"Your words are enough."

After finishing the sundae he bought at the station, Izumi Yuujin asked:

"Any restaurant recommendations today?"

They hadn't seen each other for a while.

"I've made a reservation at a sushi restaurant today, so Izumi-kun can look forward to it."

Yu Matsumoto reserved two seats.

He found a master craftsman who had run the shop for decades.

"Sushi restaurant, can I have it without wasabi?"

Yujin Izumi likes sushi, but dislikes wasabi.

Having sushi today is a good idea.

He had already discussed the tactics with Takagi Noboru, and after communicating with the entire team, the team approved of his tactics. These tactics will be discussed in detail on Thursday.

From Takagi Noboru's words, it's clear that the trainer agrees with Izumi Yujin's idea.

It's not enough to just have power to talk about something. Horse racing tactics can start from reality and analyze more rationally why the race is run in this way.

"The experienced chef provides individual service; just let us know when the time comes."

Yu Matsumoto wrote this down.

These are all minor issues.

"Thumbs up for you."

Yujin Izumi.

Once he arrived in Tokyo, his mindset changed; eating some sweets clearly improved his mood.

This time, in addition to Matsumoto Yu, he also invited Izumi Shinsuke.

The previous matches weren't this important, but the Emperor's Prize is the summary battle of the first half of the year on mud courts, so the importance of this match is enough.

Oi Racecourse is located in Tokyo, so it's not difficult to catch a race in the evening.

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Izumi family.

"Shin-suke, what are you talking about?"

The eldest sister of the Izumi family looked at Izumi Shinsuke and asked.

Today happens to be the day of the family meeting.

The two of them had a brief chat with their mother about the various departments within the group.

"I was chatting with Hisahito, and he invited me to go to the Oi Racecourse on the 30th to watch the race."

Shinsuke Izumi waved his phone.

He is currently in communication with them.

The box was offered by the racetrack, and as the owner of the participating horse, he had that right.

The match was scheduled for the evening, and they ate dinner while waiting for it to begin.

"Watching the game?"

After leaving home, Yuji Izumi contacted his family less and less.

Kaoru Izumi was somewhat puzzled.

All she knew was that Izumi Yujin was currently involved in the horse racing industry.

"Hmm, it's a Level 1 competition. The prize money for first place in this competition is seventy million!"

Shinsuke Izumi raised an eyebrow.

Grade 1 races are the highest level of horse racing.

This bounty looks very tempting.

He never expected so many things to have happened in the past six months. An inconspicuous racehorse is about to participate in the highest dirt track race!

"When did he buy such a strong racehorse?"

Kaoru Izumi was even more confused.

She knows a bit about horse racing; after all, there was a horse owner in her family who liked to chat about horse racing.

"He bought it for several million at the end of last year, and he really made a profit this time!"

Shinsuke Izumi said with a smile.

If they can win this race, the value of this horse will instantly increase many times over.

The scariest thing is that this racehorse won't just run this one race; the money it can earn afterward will only increase exponentially.

His younger brother actually bought it!

This kind of luck is truly unbelievable.

If only he could have that kind of luck, getting a big order every month.

"Yes, that's a good investment."

"Sis, do you want to come with us? We have a really big private room."

"I won't go; I have a lot to do at the end of the month."

"Then I'll go. I have time tonight."

Shinsuke Izumi still harbored some expectations.

The snow-capped mountains left a deep impression on him when he watched the competition last time.