Uma Musume no Nama no Nichijou (Horse Girl), First and foremost

"I'm worried that there might be unexpected situations that the emergency personnel here won't be able to handle."

Although, given the current timeframe, it's highly likely that by the time the people arrive, the competition will have already finished, and any so-called unexpected events will have already occurred.

But in everyone's opinion, starting now is definitely better than waiting until something happens and then looking for help...

As time passed, the rain did not lessen; instead, it intensified.

What was originally a few dripping sounds overhead has been replaced by a continuous and magnificent white noise that has replaced the cheers of the audience.

In a sense, the heavy rain gradually calmed the crowd's enthusiasm, allowing them to watch the game in a more composed manner.

At least before the match began, the burning passion they had just felt had been temporarily extinguished by the damp, slightly chilly rain.

Just then, as the six female racehorses completed their pre-race presentation, the racetrack's public address system broadcast the latest news.

"According to the assessment of the organizers, the rain is not heavy enough to warrant stopping the race. The race will continue. All runners, please proceed to the starting gates and prepare."

After explaining the decision made by the organizers regarding the rainfall, the commentator then shifted the focus back to the current match.

"A popular horse, number two in group two, Tamamo Cross! Will the winning racehorse girl from the center continue to demonstrate her dominance on this track?!"

"Second place popularity, Group 1 number 1, Oguri Hat! Can the monster with the goose feathers defeat all its opponents and give the local racehorse girls a chance to redeem their reputation!"

"The most popular horse in the third round, number five in the fifth group, Fujimasa March! Can the top-ranked Kurimatsu Saima Musume (Guige Girl) overcome many strong opponents and reverse everyone's preconceived notion that local Saima Musume are inferior to central Saima Musume?!"

Perhaps it's because the venue for this race is a local racetrack, and the commentators are also from local racing backgrounds.

Therefore, when he introduced the popular racehorse girls before the race, he placed Tamamo Cross, the central racehorse girl, in opposition to the other two regional racehorse girls, rather than in the usual situation where the top three in popularity competed for the victory.

But such a move is undoubtedly the best response to the local audience.

Cheers erupted continuously, even more enthusiastic than during the pre-match demonstration not long ago.

Those who don't know the situation would probably think the competition has already been decided and the audience is celebrating the winner...

Just after the organizers decided to continue the competition.

The female horses also entered the gates one after another in the order they were supposed to.

It started raining heavily all around.

I was standing on the loose, sandy ground that was starting to soften.

However, Tamamo Cross was quite calm at this moment.

This was not a place she was familiar with.

This was not the weather she was used to.

Even the audience members didn't want to win.

There are just too many unfavorable factors for the Tamamo Cross.

but......

The petite, short-haired horse only knows one principle!

She has to win!

She must win this match!

I want to show Golden Victory how powerful I am!!!

As the legendary Golden Victory once said, the more of this momentum that comes with a winning streak accumulates, the greater the burden on the body becomes.

But... is the second layer really enough to deal with them?

The third floor...

Hmm! Your body should be fine now!

Body regulation, breathing self-discipline, and mental concentration.

A robust and powerful heart rapidly pumps blood throughout the body!

next moment.

A powerful aura bursts forth!

The third layer of aura—

open!!!

At the very moment the Tamamo Cross changed, all the racehorse girls present noticed it.

That was an aura that appeared on his body almost immediately, without needing any preparation!

At the same time, the other racehorse girls also felt the distinct change in Tamamo Cross.

A powerful aura...

Their already strong qualifications...

There is also the complete training system of Central Race Horse Girls.

Even a winning streak and a record-breaking performance that set a new Central Prize money record.

These are the differences between the Fujimasa March and the Tamamo Cross next to him.

But upon thinking of this, Fujimasa March's face broke into a familiar, confident smile.

Upon closer reflection, it actually seems—

The difference doesn't seem that big!

After all, she and Oguri Hat had faced horse racers who were even more terrifying than the Tamamo Cross they were facing now.

As for the results?

If I defeat that record-breaking racehorse girl, won't my record be even better than hers?

They were fearless, and their fighting spirit was even gradually rising!

Fujimasa's March did not attempt to unleash any explosive momentum, which was meaningless to her and at most a bluff.

The momentum subsided, and attention was focused.

Adjust your body and breathing to their optimal state.

He lightly patted the ground, constantly checking the current condition of the site.

At this moment, Fujimasa's march resembled a master swordsman who had sheathed his sword and was holding his breath.

Even if the enemy is right in front of you, do not choose to draw your sword to fight.

With a single stroke of his sword, he prepares to strike down the enemy at the crucial moment!

As for Oguri Hat, she only realized this after sensing that her two opponents had each made a turn in their fortunes.

Rarely, as if he had gone mad.

My entire body, from the soles of my feet to the tips of my ears, began to tremble!

His eyes went from being blankly staring at the muddy ground to being full of fighting spirit, almost overflowing with it!

My mind became more focused.

The last bit of warm-up was done.

All that's left is to wait for the gate to open, then take off running and win!

Just after the racehorse girls had finished their preparations.

Not long after, the gate opening signal lit up!

The gate was opened immediately!

This also signifies the official start of the showdown between Central Racehorse Girls and Regional Racehorse Girls!

"All the female horses have successfully exited the gate!"

"Currently leading the pack is the popular No. 3 racehorse girl, Tokai Shark, followed closely by Oguri Hat and Fujimasa March,"

"We hope that all the female horses participating in this race will pay attention to their own running condition as required by the organizers, and never force themselves to do anything dangerous on a track that is not in good condition!"

No wonder the commentator made a point of mentioning that.

The sandy ground had been turned into a muddy pit by the rainwater it had absorbed.

If someone unfamiliar with sandy terrain accelerates on it, stalling and skidding are probably the least of their worries.

In more serious cases, a large wheel can turn you into a mud ball that needs emergency medical attention.

This situation can occur even with just acceleration, let alone a sprint; it's practically a dream come true.

Therefore, the female racehorses that take the lead and adopt an early strategy undoubtedly have an advantage over their rivals behind them.

If the muddy ground has already been trampled and stirred into mud pits, then the people behind will only face even more difficult terrain conditions.

"The number two most popular racehorse girl, Tamamo Cross, is currently in last place. I wonder if this central racehorse girl can adapt to this unfamiliar venue and give us a surprise as the Demon King at the end!"

This explanation, and emphasizes the inherent disadvantages of Central Racehorse Girl.

However, such commentary seemed somewhat off to the audience.

Tamamo Cross, this petite horse girl, was able to run easily on the rainy track even though she was at the back of the group.

After all, viewers can only get relatively detailed information with a certain level of professional knowledge from the commentators.

Therefore, most people have considerable doubts about the current normal state of the Tamamo Cross.

"Senior, senior, why does Tamamo Cross's running style focus primarily on the periphery?"

Upon hearing the East Sea Emperor's question, Golden Victory glanced at the situation on the field and made a preliminary judgment.

"It's probably because of its smaller size. With the inside already turned into a mud pit by the racehorses in front, choosing the outside is undoubtedly a more advantageous and less strenuous decision."

"Besides, the centrifugal force of the sand has the least impact on her compared to all the other female horses, so there's no need to worry about it happening when turning."

"Moreover, facing this terrible track, she only needs to lower her center of gravity to cope with the muddy environment. With small steps, she doesn't need to deliberately affect her rhythm to slow down and achieve the same result as other racehorses."

His short stature and steady running style, which he habitually adopted by keeping his center of gravity low, proved surprisingly effective on the rainy track.

Rudolf, standing nearby, also seemed to agree with the view that the gold had won.

"Broadly speaking, what Bai Zai said is correct."

"Originally, it was thought that the venue was advantageous to Oguri Hat and Fujimasa March, but the rain reversed the situation. Those horse girls who are not used to running with a low center of gravity and whose body size and stride are relatively large have turned from an advantage to a disadvantage on this venue."