I became a horse racing tycoon in Hokkaido.

Kanazawa

Yuji Izumi arrived in Kanazawa the day before the match.

The only thing to say about Kanazawa is that it's about the same distance from Tokyo or Kyoto.

This means that the transportation distance from the two training centers to here is roughly the same.

This is a fair aspect for both sides in the horse race.

As for the unique features of Kanazawa, it's not much different from other seaside cities.

Mountains, sea, shrines, maple leaves, and the like.

What makes Kanazawa so unique is that it has preserved a lot of historical artifacts.

Yuji Izumi's plan this time was to go back after watching the match.

The journey took about two and a half hours, and by the time he returned to Tokyo, it was already dark.

This time, Yujin Izumi still had a private box reserved for the horse owner, and he only brought Yu Matsumoto with him.

This is no different from him bringing a security guard.

"We can take a stroll around the area this afternoon, and then go to the racetrack tomorrow at noon."

Yuuhito Izumi looked at this unfamiliar town.

I went to Niigata before, and now it's Kanazawa.

He may go to many more places in the future; in his limited lifespan, he has visited many places.

Yujin Izumi is someone who enjoys seeing different scenery and exploring the world.

The profession of horse owner has indeed given him many new opportunities.

After becoming a horse owner, Yuuhito Izumi had ample reason and motivation to go to other places.

"Can we go see the snow-capped mountains?"

After getting out of the car, Matsumoto asked.

Snow Mountain arrived at the Kanazawa Racecourse stables a day earlier than them.

The stewards from the snow-capped mountains came along with the horse-drawn carts.

The rider will arrive in Kanazawa tonight, while the team will arrive tomorrow morning.

Takagi had already arranged all the work for this week in advance, and the other racehorses in the stable still needed to prepare for the races this weekend.

This match on Wednesday afternoon definitely needs to be scheduled in advance.

"It's probably not going to work now. Let's wait until tomorrow when we see what happens."

Yuji Izumi was dragging his small suitcase.

He was a little tired after sitting on the Shinkansen for several hours.

If you want to see horses at this time, you definitely need to apply in advance.

It won't make a difference if it's just one more day.

"Let's go to the hotel first."

Matsumoto Yu noticed that Izumi Yujin didn't seem to be in much spirits.

The two found a taxi as soon as they left the station.

Let's go straight to the hotel and rest!

There really aren't many people in this small place, and the city's population is aging.

They earn little and spend little.

Yu Matsumoto had a great time experiencing what it's like to take a taxi in a local area.

He would never be so extravagant in Tokyo.

Yuji Izumi was wearing headphones and looking out the window at the scenery.

Taking a break.

Sometimes it's really good to bring someone with you when you go out; Matsumoto Yu can help him with some things.

Yu Matsumoto was chatting with the driver.

He asked the driver what fun places there were to visit and where to eat in Kanazawa.

Asking taxi drivers might be more efficient than searching online, but if the drivers can't name any good places, it means there's really nothing good to eat or do there.

What Izumi Yujin is most looking forward to is being able to have a good meal in Kanazawa.

Try out the local cuisine.

This was something he was really looking forward to during his trip to Kanazawa.

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Kanazawa Racecourse

Kanazawa Racecourse has a long history and is considered the only remaining local racecourse in the area.

This place can only accommodate a small number of spectators.

There aren't many people in this city, so even if the racetrack has a large capacity, it won't be of much use.

That's enough.

The racehorses from the central racecourse have all arrived at the stables.

The horses ate their normal meals in the morning, and many stable hands took the racehorses for a few laps around the stables in the morning.

This simple exercise helps racehorses maintain their condition.

After having breakfast, Xue Shan went out for a short walk.

The caretaker had a brief conversation with Takagi Noboru, explaining the dietary situation since the arrival of the snow mountain.

The main report focused on changes in weight.

When Takagi arrived in Kanazawa, he went to check on the condition of the snow-capped mountains.

Takagi was very satisfied with the condition of the snow mountain; it did not show any signs of discomfort.

"She's maintained her condition very well; her weight hasn't fluctuated much."

"This shipment was very successful, and it didn't have much of an impact despite the long delivery time."

Takagi Noboru was very satisfied with the condition of the snow mountain.

If you maintain a good condition before the competition, the outcome of the competition won't change much.

*Sizzle*

*Sizzle*

Xueshan continued to stare blankly in the unfamiliar stable.

It felt that its work life seemed to be in some chaos.

The timing is clearly off.

But whatever happens next, it definitely knows it has to go to work.

The format is the same before each match, only the intensity of the match changes constantly.

As soon as Takagi stepped outside, he saw several horse trainers from the central government.

Yoshito Yahagi.

Ryu Okubo.

Shogo Yasuda.

Trainers from the most popular racehorses were all present.

The trainer's main task on Wednesday is to be in charge of the races this weekend.

For a major Grade 1 race on dirt, the trainers will definitely be there to watch.

The trainers greeted each other and then walked together toward Kanazawa Racecourse.

The first few matches today were local matches; their real show will start around 2 PM.

Before that, they could find a place to happily watch the game.

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The rider and trainer on the other side are similar.

They all have to wait until 2 p.m. to start preparing for the competition. Many of their riders are tasked with participating in three competitions, while some only have one.

For example, Wu Feng only participated in the first mares race today; the remaining two races are irrelevant to him.

Kawada Masamasa and Matsuyama Kohei played three matches.

Takeshi Yokoyama strictly controlled his breakfast today, and then went to weigh himself.

On the day of the competition, you must strictly control your weight and not be overweight before the competition.

After arriving at the racetrack last night, they were quarantined. Their phones were confiscated before the race ended, and they were not allowed to have any contact with the outside world during this period.

If someone is caught using their phone in the rider preparation room, they will be subject to a long-term suspension.

In this day and age, young people can hardly put down their mobile phones.

Not being able to use a mobile phone is indeed a very difficult thing for the new generation of riders.

There are quite a few young riders who have been punished for using their mobile phones, or whose riding careers have been ruined because of it.

"Yokoyama-kun is working very hard."

Kohei Matsuyama said, looking at Takeshi Yokoyama warming up in the preparation room.

This puts a lot of pressure on me.

This time, he definitely wants macroeconomics to defeat snow mountain; it was a real pity that he lost to snow mountain last time.

This rematch is a good opportunity.

Losing once doesn't mean they'll lose every time, especially with the added advantage of the racetrack.

"This time I'm going to ride the most popular racehorse, so there will definitely be some pressure."

Keita Tosaki shrugged.

It's not easy for young riders to get ahead. In such a competitive industry, the hard work behind the scenes is often the greatest.

The popularity of the Neutral Wizard was directly suppressed by the Snow Mountain.

The competitors in this race are of similar level to those in the Imperial Slam race earlier this year, and we may see these same horses again at the Tokyo Grand Slam at the end of the year.