I became a horse racing tycoon in Hokkaido.

In the interview room, Kenichi Ikezoe expressed his appreciation for Earth Star.

"Although Earth is only two years old, it currently has the strength to compete for substantial rewards."

"Two-year-old racehorses inevitably have some personality issues, but they should be much more composed by the time they are three."

"I felt great during the game, and I'm very happy to have led it to victory in the first match."

"The crab walk after the game? That's because he was a little excited after winning the game."

Kenichi Ikezoe successfully answered the host's questions.

After the new horse race, it's just a formality, and the host's questions are very simple.

At the racetrack, Yuujin Izumi received flowers from fans in the live stream.

Then the flower was eaten by Earth.

Earth felt much refreshed after taking a shower; after the race, his body was covered in sweat and white sweat stains.

"This flower is inedible..."

Yuji Izumi couldn't budge Earth Star's big face at all.

He was spotted by Earth Star as soon as he came carrying flowers.

Chew, chew, chew—

Earth won't care about all that.

It was hungry after the race, and it seemed to want to eat something during the pre-race lap.

But I haven't found an opportunity yet.

It found its chance!

"Eat less, there'll be a big meal when we get back..."

Izumi Yuujin looked at the headless flower and smiled helplessly.

The gifts from fans were chewed up by Earth Star.

The unpalatable food was even vomited up by Earth Star.

Once Chi Tianqian arrived, their horse-leading ceremony could begin smoothly.

The number plate was taken by Izumi Yujin.

Once Earth Star achieves its goals, these race numbers can be drawn as gifts.

Chi Tianqian walked over and touched Earth twice.

A very energetic girl.

"Mr. Izumi, please feel free to call me for any suitable matches in the future."

Kenichi Ikemoto intends to make a long-term investment in Earth Star.

Earth Star will definitely run a few more races when he's two years old, so he can see how to arrange his riding schedule.

Spend one day in Kansai, and one day in Kanto.

Although this arrangement is a bit tiring, it's a normal arrangement for riders.

"No problem, you played very well in this game, and I believe you will only get better and better in the future."

Yuji Izumi smiled and nodded.

He must be very satisfied with Kenichi Ikezoe, otherwise he wouldn't have specifically sought him out.

The cooperation can continue!

"Kunieda-kun, I'll head back now."

Kenichi Ikezoe still needs to prepare for the next match.

There are six more games this afternoon.

...

"Izumi-kun, what are your thoughts on the upcoming matches on Earth?"

Guozhi Xiang asked on the way.

The two of them watched the next two games together.

This is a good time to ask the horse owner what he thinks.

"I think running one more race in the two-year-old group with one win would be enough."

Izumi Yuuhito stroked his chin and said.

The prize money for a win every two years is roughly the same as that for a listed game.

This is a conservative plan.

The prize money for high-level competitions is thirty to forty million, but Earth Star does not yet have that kind of stable strength.

With Earth's current strength, it's not certain that it can secure a top-two ranking in the big prize race.

"That's a good choice. I thought you would choose to reward me handsomely."

"Earth Star still has a chance to compete in the big prize competition."

Kunieda Sho said with some surprise.

It's easiest to participate in top prize and Group 1 races at the age of two; all you need is one victory in a new horse race.

Earth Star's performance in this match wasn't bad either.

Most horse owners want to try their luck in high-stakes turf races.

"I'm not in a hurry. Horse racing mainly focuses on races at age three and beyond."

Yuji Izumi explained.

Earth Star itself is a racehorse that isn't considered a strong contender.

He can give Earth Star more time to grow, so that he can challenge for the Triple Crown in a better position at the age of three.

It's not a big deal if a two-year-old misses a few races.

With snow-capped mountains and the spring and autumn equinoxes still around, there's no need for Earth to pursue achievements at the age of two.

"Yes, Xingxing definitely needs a longer-term muscle-building plan."

Sho Kunieda agrees with Hisahito Izumi's idea.

He just hadn't expected Izumi Yujin to be so calm as a young man.

Horse owners who buy racehorses are mostly looking to quickly recoup their investment; nobody knows what will happen to a racehorse at three or four years old.

But Izumi Yujin has great confidence in Earth!

"Then I'll leave it to Professor Guozhi."

"These are all things that our stables need to do."

The monthly costs of maintaining the horses and the share of winning races are not easy to earn.

Top stables charge high fees for raising horses, and you may even need proof of a horse's racing ability to register it for racing.

After returning to the stables, Earth Star enjoyed a delicious meal.

This made Chunqiu Fen, who lived next door, very envious.

Why does it have so many delicious things to eat!

Once it's confirmed on Tuesday that Earth Star is in good health, it can be transported to Tianrong Ranch, where it will graze and rest. This trip will likely last for about a month.

Those who participate in the spring and autumn equinoxes will need to wait to participate in the Singapore Marathon.

Next Thursday, Li Muhua will take it for a pre-race chase.

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hotel.

Yujin Izumi sat on the balcony, looking at the sea view in front of him.

There were small boats rowed by guests, fishing boats carrying out salvage operations, and even fishing enthusiasts fishing in the deep sea.

Staying in a sea-view hotel always offers a unique perspective.

The sea breeze in summer is considered cool; inland, the wind would be hot.

"Izumi-kun, congratulations! I see you just won a race in Singapore today."

Takagi Noboru called.

This is a great start.

Yujin Izumi's three racehorses were all purchased last year, and his main purpose was to discuss the arrangements for the second half of the year for the snow mountain.

"Thank you, today's opponent was indeed very strong."

Izumi Yuujin knew they wanted to talk about the snow mountain.

So he took the initiative to ask:

"Is there something you need today, Mr. Takagi?"

"I mainly wanted to ask Izumi-kun how he plans the races for the second half of the year at Seiyama, so that our stable can make a plan."

Takagi Noboru naturally had to wait for news from Izumi Yujin.

The snow-capped mountains are enjoying their summer vacation.

But they have no choice but to prepare in advance.

"I have thought about that. My current plan is to run two races in the second half of the year."

"A JBC Classic, a Tokyo Grand Prix."

Yuji Izumi felt that there was no need to make another trip to the snow mountain for a hefty reward.

The JBC Classic is the Japanese Breeders' Cup, a competition modeled after the Breeders' Cup in the United States.

The venue changes every year.

The races in several locations are rotated.

Today's event is being held at Kanazawa Racecourse, a place that Yujin Izumi has never been before.

The JBC Classic is a 2,100-meter dirt race with a prize of 80 million yen, which is 10 million yen more than the Imperial Prize.

The competition will begin in early November.

This means that Susan will likely return to training around October, and then arrive at the Mipo Training Center around October 15th to prepare for the competition.

"The JBC Classic? That's definitely the best choice."

This is the competition that Takagi Noboru wants to participate in.

This race distance is perfect for snow-capped mountains to perform at.

"These two races are just right. After running so many races in the first half of the year, I can finally take a good rest during the summer vacation."

That's what Yuuhito Izumi thought.

The JBC Classic offers 80 million yen in prize money, and after finishing it, you can rest for a month before preparing for the Tokyo Grand Prix, which has a prize of 100 million yen.

This is a fairly standard event arrangement for a 2,000-meter dirt track horse race.