1 00:00:09,943 --> 00:00:11,211 Eiji Kurisu, a tax accountant, 2 00:00:11,277 --> 00:00:15,482 in an effort to revitalize the temp company, Royal Human, 3 00:00:15,548 --> 00:00:18,018 was asked by Mr. Yutaro Sanno, the head of HR, 4 00:00:18,084 --> 00:00:21,388 to investigate the unprofitable Horse Racing Division 5 00:00:21,454 --> 00:00:22,622 so it could be shut down. 6 00:00:22,689 --> 00:00:23,556 However… 7 00:00:23,623 --> 00:00:26,026 Do you have a dream? 8 00:00:26,092 --> 00:00:31,831 While being messed around with by the president and horse owner, Kozo Sanno… 9 00:00:31,898 --> 00:00:34,968 The value of a horse can't be measured with mere numbers. 10 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:37,604 This man is your friend, too. 11 00:00:37,670 --> 00:00:41,908 He got to know the joy of horse racing and was captivated by it. 12 00:00:42,475 --> 00:00:45,445 If no owner can be found to take them in, 13 00:00:45,512 --> 00:00:47,514 they'll likely be put down. 14 00:00:48,948 --> 00:00:50,016 Put down? 15 00:00:50,083 --> 00:00:55,155 In order to keep them as racehorses, he went against Yutaro's plan 16 00:00:55,221 --> 00:00:58,024 and decided to help the Horse Racing Division. 17 00:00:58,091 --> 00:00:59,793 This is an act of embezzlement! 18 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:04,831 Personally,I'd like Mr. Sanno to stay in the horse racing world. 19 00:01:04,898 --> 00:01:05,732 Go! 20 00:01:06,299 --> 00:01:08,501 - Go! - Go! 21 00:01:08,568 --> 00:01:10,770 After seeing a serious race by Royal Fight, 22 00:01:10,837 --> 00:01:13,006 who had just avoided being sold… 23 00:01:13,073 --> 00:01:16,776 For the first time, I've done something that earned someone's gratitude. 24 00:01:16,843 --> 00:01:18,311 Want to come over to my place? 25 00:01:18,378 --> 00:01:19,846 You've got no place to go, right? 26 00:01:19,913 --> 00:01:21,848 I want to win the nation's top Grade I race 27 00:01:21,915 --> 00:01:23,817 and make our horse the best in Japan. 28 00:01:23,883 --> 00:01:25,351 At the Arima Kinen. 29 00:01:25,418 --> 00:01:26,886 Want to give it a try? 30 00:01:26,953 --> 00:01:29,489 In exchange, you must never betray me. 31 00:01:30,056 --> 00:01:31,257 Understood. 32 00:01:31,891 --> 00:01:37,297 He quit his job at the accounting firm and chose to work with Kozo Sanno, but… 33 00:01:37,363 --> 00:01:39,632 The tax accountant acted unexpectedly. 34 00:01:39,699 --> 00:01:41,367 Think about what to do next. 35 00:01:41,434 --> 00:01:45,138 You have to protect that company. 36 00:01:51,878 --> 00:01:53,313 {\an8}Oh, you're here. 37 00:01:53,379 --> 00:01:54,314 {\an8}President. 38 00:01:54,380 --> 00:01:55,315 {\an8}Do you know about him? 39 00:01:55,381 --> 00:01:56,683 {\an8}I do. 40 00:01:57,617 --> 00:01:59,619 {\an8}First, read through all the horse documents. 41 00:01:59,686 --> 00:02:02,122 {\an8}Wait. Look at this. 42 00:02:02,622 --> 00:02:05,091 {\an8}"Horse Racing Division, Private Secretary." 43 00:02:05,158 --> 00:02:07,360 {\an8}I had them made for you. Pass them out. 44 00:02:07,427 --> 00:02:09,295 {\an8}I thought I was to be an accountant. 45 00:02:09,362 --> 00:02:10,797 {\an8}- Morning. - Good morning. 46 00:02:10,864 --> 00:02:12,165 {\an8}I'm a tax accountant. 47 00:02:12,232 --> 00:02:14,534 {\an8}I don't know anything about horses. 48 00:02:15,335 --> 00:02:16,569 {\an8}It's fine. 49 00:02:16,636 --> 00:02:19,906 {\an8}Since a tax man is here, everyone will think we're doing fine. 50 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:21,207 {\an8}It's camouflage. 51 00:02:21,274 --> 00:02:22,075 {\an8}What? 52 00:02:22,142 --> 00:02:24,210 {\an8}Sir, we need to hurry for your next meeting. 53 00:02:24,277 --> 00:02:25,145 {\an8}Right. 54 00:02:25,211 --> 00:02:27,714 {\an8}- All right, we're departing at five. - What? 55 00:02:29,249 --> 00:02:30,817 Let's win a G1! 56 00:02:32,318 --> 00:02:34,187 I've prepared a spot for you. 57 00:02:34,254 --> 00:02:34,921 Okay. 58 00:02:34,988 --> 00:02:35,788 HORSE RACING DIVISION 59 00:02:41,628 --> 00:02:43,429 - Welcome home. - Thanks. 60 00:02:49,969 --> 00:02:50,803 Come. 61 00:02:50,870 --> 00:02:53,473 It's your official introduction. Come on. 62 00:02:59,546 --> 00:03:01,414 Is it not to your liking? 63 00:03:01,481 --> 00:03:02,415 What? 64 00:03:02,482 --> 00:03:04,951 You haven't touched the wine at all. 65 00:03:05,018 --> 00:03:06,252 Oh, no. 66 00:03:06,819 --> 00:03:08,288 I shouldn't get drunk. 67 00:03:08,354 --> 00:03:09,522 Why? 68 00:03:09,589 --> 00:03:10,924 - Please drink. - Hey. 69 00:03:10,990 --> 00:03:12,158 Where's Yutaro? 70 00:03:12,225 --> 00:03:13,293 I don't know. 71 00:03:13,860 --> 00:03:15,495 He doesn't even read my messages. 72 00:03:16,029 --> 00:03:17,730 Just like his father. 73 00:03:17,797 --> 00:03:19,032 A workaholic. 74 00:03:19,098 --> 00:03:21,201 A migratory fish that dies if it ever stops. 75 00:03:21,701 --> 00:03:22,969 I'm sorry. 76 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:25,205 That not all of us could be present here. 77 00:03:25,271 --> 00:03:27,273 Oh, it's nothing. Thank you. 78 00:03:27,340 --> 00:03:28,741 Still, we're lucky. 79 00:03:29,309 --> 00:03:31,878 We were able to find a new manager right away. 80 00:03:31,945 --> 00:03:34,280 And it's someone your type. 81 00:03:35,315 --> 00:03:36,883 - In what way? - Come on. 82 00:03:36,950 --> 00:03:38,751 The obedient type. 83 00:03:39,319 --> 00:03:41,120 He will follow you into hell. 84 00:03:41,187 --> 00:03:43,256 - Come on. - What you're doing is gambling. 85 00:03:43,957 --> 00:03:45,058 Mr. Kurisu, too. 86 00:03:45,658 --> 00:03:46,960 Please control yourself. 87 00:03:47,026 --> 00:03:48,895 Hey. That's enough already. 88 00:03:58,137 --> 00:03:59,439 - Mr. Yamada. - Yes? 89 00:03:59,505 --> 00:04:01,274 - May I get some water? - Yes, Miss. 90 00:04:06,112 --> 00:04:07,080 Well… 91 00:04:08,214 --> 00:04:12,952 I actually have an old friend who's in the ranch business. 92 00:04:13,019 --> 00:04:14,153 Horse ranch? 93 00:04:14,220 --> 00:04:15,154 Yes. 94 00:04:15,722 --> 00:04:17,457 A family farm in Hidaka. 95 00:04:18,157 --> 00:04:22,929 My friend said their role is to protect the possibility of evolution 96 00:04:22,996 --> 00:04:25,331 and pass it on to future generations. 97 00:04:25,865 --> 00:04:28,668 And if so, I think my role 98 00:04:29,969 --> 00:04:32,438 may be to safely advance the president's horses 99 00:04:32,505 --> 00:04:34,774 to the next race. 100 00:04:36,009 --> 00:04:37,777 Sorry, I'm rambling. 101 00:04:40,113 --> 00:04:41,848 You're a cocky one. 102 00:04:45,785 --> 00:04:47,120 On the rocks, sir? 103 00:04:47,186 --> 00:04:48,988 Oh, don't worry about me. 104 00:04:49,789 --> 00:04:50,957 Don't be shy. 105 00:04:51,524 --> 00:04:53,826 Mr. Yamada, I'll have one, water-diluted. 106 00:04:53,893 --> 00:04:54,827 Yes, sir. 107 00:04:54,894 --> 00:04:56,262 You'll have the same, right? 108 00:04:56,829 --> 00:04:57,664 Yes. 109 00:04:57,730 --> 00:04:59,565 - Make his weaker. - Understood. 110 00:04:59,632 --> 00:05:00,533 {\an8}Let me do it. 111 00:05:00,600 --> 00:05:01,267 {\an8}YUTARO 112 00:05:01,334 --> 00:05:02,535 {\an8}It's alright. 113 00:05:04,504 --> 00:05:05,838 I'm tired. 114 00:05:08,241 --> 00:05:10,043 They'll say lots of things about us. 115 00:05:10,643 --> 00:05:12,545 But don't let it get to you. 116 00:05:14,047 --> 00:05:16,249 Our horse division isn't the only one in the red. 117 00:05:16,316 --> 00:05:18,785 How dare they act like they're better than us? 118 00:05:19,419 --> 00:05:20,586 I spent today 119 00:05:21,387 --> 00:05:24,590 going through the documents left by my predecessor, Mr. Kaneshiro. 120 00:05:25,558 --> 00:05:27,393 They were very well-organized. 121 00:05:30,096 --> 00:05:32,065 Does that excuse what he did? 122 00:05:33,366 --> 00:05:34,701 Of course not. 123 00:05:34,767 --> 00:05:37,570 What Mr. Kaneshiro did was inexcusable. 124 00:05:38,338 --> 00:05:39,405 However… 125 00:05:40,707 --> 00:05:44,944 I won't waste those documents and use them in my own way. 126 00:05:45,712 --> 00:05:48,748 There are still lots of things I don't know. 127 00:05:49,315 --> 00:05:51,617 Please bear with me. 128 00:05:54,821 --> 00:05:56,823 Why are you being so formal now? 129 00:05:59,525 --> 00:06:03,529 Uncomfortable situations, like today, are also part of your job. 130 00:06:04,097 --> 00:06:05,164 Don't forget that. 131 00:06:05,932 --> 00:06:09,235 If possible, I'd like to focus only on the horses going forward. 132 00:06:09,302 --> 00:06:10,603 That's a no. 133 00:06:12,672 --> 00:06:14,073 All right, here. 134 00:06:14,674 --> 00:06:16,008 - Cheers. - Yes. 135 00:06:17,043 --> 00:06:18,945 Don't you ever betray me. 136 00:06:19,011 --> 00:06:20,246 Yes. 137 00:06:28,521 --> 00:06:29,622 Mr. Kurisu! 138 00:06:29,689 --> 00:06:31,357 - Yes? - I'll take you home. 139 00:06:32,024 --> 00:06:33,693 - Oh, it's fine! - No. 140 00:06:33,760 --> 00:06:35,428 - No, but… - I'll get scolded. 141 00:06:35,495 --> 00:06:37,029 In that case… 142 00:06:37,096 --> 00:06:39,999 - Sorry for the trouble. - It's fine. 143 00:06:40,533 --> 00:06:41,467 Go ahead. 144 00:06:43,369 --> 00:06:45,938 Please accept this as well. 145 00:06:46,005 --> 00:06:47,140 What? 146 00:06:47,206 --> 00:06:49,442 The president said to give it to you. 147 00:06:50,777 --> 00:06:53,079 He said it's a gift for your new job. 148 00:06:56,249 --> 00:06:57,216 Oh, wow. 149 00:07:01,788 --> 00:07:04,190 - Ms. Takeda! - Hello, sir! 150 00:07:05,358 --> 00:07:06,659 I had Advertising estimate 151 00:07:06,726 --> 00:07:09,295 the cost-effectiveness of our racing business. 152 00:07:09,996 --> 00:07:11,297 These are the results. 153 00:07:12,198 --> 00:07:13,566 Unfortunately, 154 00:07:13,633 --> 00:07:17,136 no matter how much Royal's horses run, they won't be good advertising for us. 155 00:07:17,203 --> 00:07:18,671 And why is that? 156 00:07:19,705 --> 00:07:20,606 They don't win. 157 00:07:21,207 --> 00:07:25,812 Unless a horse wins several famous races, no one will pay attention to it. 158 00:07:25,878 --> 00:07:27,480 You never give up, huh? 159 00:07:29,015 --> 00:07:33,453 The department's continuation was only just approved at the last meeting. 160 00:07:33,519 --> 00:07:35,488 Of course, I respect that. 161 00:07:35,555 --> 00:07:37,523 However, the young employees won't wait. 162 00:07:38,090 --> 00:07:40,393 They say, "We're hounded for KPIs, 163 00:07:40,460 --> 00:07:43,796 while the horses are let off the hook no matter how much they lose." 164 00:07:45,932 --> 00:07:47,900 So I have a proposal. 165 00:07:49,535 --> 00:07:53,606 Win one central race within the year. 166 00:07:54,407 --> 00:07:55,708 Just one win is fine. 167 00:07:55,775 --> 00:07:57,143 Just once. 168 00:07:57,210 --> 00:07:59,712 If a Royal horse gets a win, 169 00:07:59,779 --> 00:08:02,782 we can use that to reassure the young employees. 170 00:08:02,849 --> 00:08:05,852 However, if you can't win even once, 171 00:08:06,786 --> 00:08:09,422 the department will be abolished by the year's end. 172 00:08:10,189 --> 00:08:11,724 - How about it? - Wait! 173 00:08:11,791 --> 00:08:13,593 "Just one win is fine." 174 00:08:14,293 --> 00:08:15,761 You say it so easily. 175 00:08:16,329 --> 00:08:21,334 Even now, hundreds of thousands of horses are working their tails off to win. 176 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:22,802 Interesting. 177 00:08:23,636 --> 00:08:24,470 Let's try it. 178 00:08:24,537 --> 00:08:25,404 President! 179 00:08:25,471 --> 00:08:27,340 Don't underestimate our horses. 180 00:08:27,406 --> 00:08:30,610 Then I'll take that as your consent. 181 00:08:33,246 --> 00:08:34,146 Just in case. 182 00:08:35,414 --> 00:08:38,351 I know this is a tough first task, but I wish you the best of luck. 183 00:08:44,624 --> 00:08:48,227 Are you sure it's a good idea, President? Agreeing to his proposal. 184 00:08:49,228 --> 00:08:52,698 He didn't say we had to win a G1. 185 00:08:53,299 --> 00:08:55,535 A win in any race is a win. 186 00:08:57,570 --> 00:08:58,771 Don't worry. 187 00:08:59,772 --> 00:09:01,374 We have one that might. 188 00:09:01,974 --> 00:09:03,109 Fight. 189 00:09:03,175 --> 00:09:07,713 At this time, Kozo Sanno owned a total of 11 horses, 190 00:09:07,780 --> 00:09:10,683 including the yearlings he had just purchased. 191 00:09:10,750 --> 00:09:14,053 However, they were mares that had been retired, 192 00:09:14,120 --> 00:09:16,589 mid-level horses whose performances had plateaued, 193 00:09:16,656 --> 00:09:20,960 or two-year-olds troubled by injuries with no clear debut in sight. 194 00:09:21,027 --> 00:09:23,062 Few of them had strategic value. 195 00:09:23,129 --> 00:09:26,899 The only one with potential was the one who finished second in the Niigata race. 196 00:09:26,966 --> 00:09:28,834 Royal Fight. 197 00:09:29,335 --> 00:09:33,205 After the 400-meter mark, Number Four, Royal Fight has gained speed! 198 00:09:33,272 --> 00:09:35,207 From sixth to fifth, now fourth place! 199 00:09:35,274 --> 00:09:36,275 Third place now! 200 00:09:36,342 --> 00:09:38,744 Charging straight! Will Royal Fight make it? 201 00:09:38,811 --> 00:09:40,313 - Go! - Go! 202 00:09:44,183 --> 00:09:46,185 We'll expedite his training 203 00:09:46,886 --> 00:09:49,221 and have Fight run in as many races as possible. 204 00:09:50,256 --> 00:09:52,325 We go to the training center tomorrow. 205 00:09:52,391 --> 00:09:53,726 Get ready to go to Miho. 206 00:09:54,327 --> 00:09:55,328 Yes, sir. 207 00:10:23,356 --> 00:10:24,857 {\an8}A bit of a special horse. 208 00:10:24,924 --> 00:10:27,526 {\an8}She has a crooked leg. 209 00:10:27,593 --> 00:10:29,662 That kind of horse usually doesn't sell. 210 00:10:29,729 --> 00:10:32,632 With a leg like that, there's no guarantee they can run. 211 00:10:41,540 --> 00:10:42,875 A racehorse. 212 00:10:42,942 --> 00:10:48,347 Generally, thoroughbreds born in Japan that enter a national race, 213 00:10:49,048 --> 00:10:53,185 are purchased by owners at a breeding farm, 214 00:10:53,252 --> 00:10:55,354 and trained at a specialized facility 215 00:10:55,421 --> 00:10:58,491 to learn the fundamentals of being a racehorse. 216 00:10:59,125 --> 00:11:02,428 In addition, the owner selects a trainer to entrust its care to, 217 00:11:03,229 --> 00:11:05,765 and as the horse grows, it is moved from the farm 218 00:11:05,831 --> 00:11:07,900 to a training center. 219 00:11:07,967 --> 00:11:12,304 Only horses that are registered there can take part in actual races. 220 00:11:12,371 --> 00:11:13,305 Morning, Fight. 221 00:11:13,372 --> 00:11:14,740 For a horse, 222 00:11:14,807 --> 00:11:17,643 this is as tough as entering a top-tier elite school 223 00:11:17,710 --> 00:11:22,014 and overcoming numerous trials to enter society. 224 00:11:22,081 --> 00:11:27,586 Their race starts the moment they are born. 225 00:11:28,320 --> 00:11:31,791 ROYAL IZANA 226 00:11:52,712 --> 00:11:54,113 Quite a view, huh? 227 00:11:54,980 --> 00:11:59,351 Every horse here is elite, trained to win. 228 00:12:07,259 --> 00:12:09,428 Let's go see Tadokoro. 229 00:12:09,495 --> 00:12:10,429 Okay. 230 00:12:17,903 --> 00:12:19,004 Good morning. 231 00:12:36,655 --> 00:12:38,958 That's why I'm telling you to move it up! 232 00:12:39,024 --> 00:12:40,226 It's impossible! 233 00:12:40,292 --> 00:12:43,562 We were preparing for the race in two weeks' time. 234 00:12:43,629 --> 00:12:45,498 Fight can't be ready on time! 235 00:12:45,564 --> 00:12:48,934 First place isn't something you can get so easily! 236 00:12:49,001 --> 00:12:51,170 It's the trainer's job to aim for that, isn't it? 237 00:12:51,237 --> 00:12:53,239 All horses are bred to win. 238 00:12:53,305 --> 00:12:56,809 That's precisely why we must follow the right procedures. 239 00:12:56,876 --> 00:12:59,411 Horses are living creatures. Not machines. 240 00:12:59,478 --> 00:13:03,048 Every horse has its own personality and the right way to train it. 241 00:13:03,115 --> 00:13:05,384 Seeing to that is our job as trainers! 242 00:13:05,451 --> 00:13:07,586 Oh, quit babbling on. 243 00:13:07,653 --> 00:13:09,021 - What? - Fine! 244 00:13:09,655 --> 00:13:10,823 - I'll find another. - What? 245 00:13:10,890 --> 00:13:12,858 - We'll change stables. - What? 246 00:13:12,925 --> 00:13:16,128 - Let's look for another one. - Wait, President! Wait… 247 00:13:16,929 --> 00:13:17,830 I'm so sorry. 248 00:13:17,897 --> 00:13:20,332 I'll consult with him again after he's calmed down. 249 00:13:20,399 --> 00:13:21,700 It's impossible. 250 00:13:22,434 --> 00:13:23,502 I can't work with him! 251 00:13:23,569 --> 00:13:24,470 What? 252 00:13:24,537 --> 00:13:26,739 I've been very patient with him too. 253 00:13:26,806 --> 00:13:28,641 I've had enough of his whims. 254 00:13:29,308 --> 00:13:31,710 If you change Fight, Izana goes with him, right? 255 00:13:31,777 --> 00:13:33,512 No, but… 256 00:13:33,579 --> 00:13:35,714 They need you, Mr. Tadokoro. 257 00:13:35,781 --> 00:13:38,918 It's all right. Another trainer can do just as well. 258 00:13:38,984 --> 00:13:39,952 They're a calm bunch. 259 00:13:44,290 --> 00:13:46,826 I did my best to care for them. My utmost. 260 00:13:47,426 --> 00:13:50,429 But to want a first-place win right away? 261 00:13:51,163 --> 00:13:53,365 No offence to the Hayashida Ranch, 262 00:13:53,432 --> 00:13:56,902 but those horses, they're like commoners, thrown in among the elites. 263 00:13:58,504 --> 00:14:01,640 You should prioritize giving them a good life over trying to win. 264 00:14:01,707 --> 00:14:03,209 Especially Izana. 265 00:14:15,321 --> 00:14:17,489 SORYU CO. CEO 266 00:14:20,893 --> 00:14:22,461 Alright. 267 00:14:23,495 --> 00:14:24,463 Oh, sir. 268 00:14:24,964 --> 00:14:26,131 We just arrived. 269 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:29,501 No. Thank you. 270 00:14:29,568 --> 00:14:31,103 Okay. Thank you. 271 00:14:31,904 --> 00:14:35,040 This is a horse we purchased at the Hokuryo auction last year. 272 00:14:35,708 --> 00:14:37,142 This one… 273 00:14:37,843 --> 00:14:39,678 It's worth 230 million yen. 274 00:14:39,745 --> 00:14:42,781 I took a look at it and thought it was amazing. 275 00:14:42,848 --> 00:14:44,950 It's stabled at Hokuryo for now, 276 00:14:45,017 --> 00:14:49,421 but I'd like to have this one race as soon as possible. 277 00:14:49,488 --> 00:14:50,556 Why? 278 00:14:51,523 --> 00:14:53,826 They're the type that grows with experience. 279 00:14:54,560 --> 00:14:57,663 If it doesn't see faster horses, it won't try to run fast. 280 00:14:57,730 --> 00:15:00,132 Of course, we must win, 281 00:15:00,199 --> 00:15:02,768 but I'd like to enjoy watching it mature in the races. 282 00:15:02,835 --> 00:15:04,703 With you. 283 00:15:05,437 --> 00:15:06,405 How about it? 284 00:15:06,939 --> 00:15:09,742 Won't you accept one of our offers already, sir? 285 00:15:10,509 --> 00:15:14,546 - Oh, please stop calling me "sir." - A trainer manages racehorses. 286 00:15:14,613 --> 00:15:18,450 There is a limit to the number of racehorses a trainer can manage, 287 00:15:19,151 --> 00:15:24,523 and trainers with many wins naturally receive a lot of requests and good horses. 288 00:15:24,590 --> 00:15:26,058 Do you know Ogino? 289 00:15:26,125 --> 00:15:27,092 What? 290 00:15:27,760 --> 00:15:28,594 Ogino. 291 00:15:29,128 --> 00:15:30,930 The leading trainer last year. 292 00:15:32,097 --> 00:15:34,533 Tateaki Ogino, I think? 293 00:15:34,600 --> 00:15:35,868 I'm afraid I don't. 294 00:15:37,469 --> 00:15:38,904 Do your homework first! 295 00:15:38,971 --> 00:15:41,240 He's the top-ranking trainer right now. 296 00:15:41,307 --> 00:15:44,777 - We're just going to talk to him? - Enough. Just look him up already! 297 00:15:44,843 --> 00:15:47,913 Wow, owners like him are the worst. 298 00:15:52,084 --> 00:15:53,786 Just do as you're told! 299 00:15:53,852 --> 00:15:55,020 I'm sorry. 300 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:03,162 Excuse me. 301 00:16:03,228 --> 00:16:05,497 Mr. Ogino is extremely busy right now. 302 00:16:05,564 --> 00:16:07,766 It's fine, thank you for making time for us. 303 00:16:07,833 --> 00:16:08,801 It's nothing. 304 00:16:10,069 --> 00:16:11,437 My name is Kurisu. 305 00:16:12,671 --> 00:16:14,940 You manage the Royal horses? 306 00:16:15,007 --> 00:16:17,076 Yes. Oh, the documents. 307 00:16:17,743 --> 00:16:20,879 Mr. Ogino is truly amazing. 308 00:16:20,946 --> 00:16:23,349 Ten horses just for this weekend's races? 309 00:16:23,415 --> 00:16:24,817 I expected nothing less. 310 00:16:25,517 --> 00:16:30,322 These two horses are from the same ranch and were purchased together, 311 00:16:30,389 --> 00:16:32,624 so I figured they should be transferred together. 312 00:16:32,691 --> 00:16:33,692 I apologize. 313 00:16:34,360 --> 00:16:36,228 You came all this way. 314 00:16:36,295 --> 00:16:39,932 Our policy is to meet in person and hear the details. 315 00:16:39,999 --> 00:16:43,435 However right now, Mr. Ogino has no vacancies. 316 00:16:47,139 --> 00:16:49,742 Thank you. We'll try others. 317 00:16:50,743 --> 00:16:51,710 Hey. 318 00:16:52,544 --> 00:16:54,446 Sorry if I'm being nosy, but… 319 00:16:54,513 --> 00:16:58,417 This year's Maiden Race ends in the first week of October, doesn't it? 320 00:17:00,252 --> 00:17:01,854 It does, you know. In October. 321 00:17:01,920 --> 00:17:05,524 Of course, if you miss that, you can still enter other races. 322 00:17:05,591 --> 00:17:10,195 But it will be a harder fight for the horses. 323 00:17:12,798 --> 00:17:13,932 Excuse me. 324 00:17:17,102 --> 00:17:19,605 The Maiden Race, as the name suggests, 325 00:17:19,671 --> 00:17:24,343 is a race for horses that have never won before. 326 00:17:25,144 --> 00:17:28,981 Most horses that haven't won a maiden race by the autumn of their third year 327 00:17:29,048 --> 00:17:33,419 are forced to transfer to local racing or retire. 328 00:17:37,956 --> 00:17:39,792 Oh, excuse me. 329 00:17:39,858 --> 00:17:43,195 Is Mr. Sugimoto's stable up ahead? 330 00:17:43,262 --> 00:17:44,863 That's right. 331 00:17:50,269 --> 00:17:53,105 Their owner has a bad reputation, you know. 332 00:17:53,172 --> 00:17:54,106 What? 333 00:17:55,541 --> 00:17:57,509 You should trust the staff. 334 00:17:59,378 --> 00:18:02,147 Mr. Sugimoto's stable is on the next left turn. 335 00:18:03,015 --> 00:18:04,349 Excuse me. 336 00:18:08,587 --> 00:18:13,025 During that time, Fight and Izana, with nowhere to transfer to, 337 00:18:13,592 --> 00:18:17,663 were moved to a nearby ranch which serves as an external stable. 338 00:18:24,303 --> 00:18:25,437 Let's eat. 339 00:18:26,839 --> 00:18:28,607 We need to change strategies. 340 00:18:29,942 --> 00:18:32,277 Finding a stable just for Fight should be easy. 341 00:18:33,679 --> 00:18:34,513 What? 342 00:18:35,481 --> 00:18:38,550 Are you saying we keep Fight and Izana in separate stables? 343 00:18:40,219 --> 00:18:41,220 Listen. 344 00:18:42,154 --> 00:18:44,890 Though they share a stable, they can't be together forever. 345 00:18:44,957 --> 00:18:49,161 Once they become racehorses, in a way, they're all alone. 346 00:18:50,129 --> 00:18:50,963 But… 347 00:18:51,029 --> 00:18:53,398 First place, at all costs. Right? 348 00:18:54,199 --> 00:18:58,470 In any case, if Fight can't win, they'll be separated anyway. 349 00:18:58,537 --> 00:19:01,673 Reevaluate. We need a trainer who can win. 350 00:19:03,876 --> 00:19:05,744 Say, "I understand." 351 00:19:12,184 --> 00:19:13,785 I under… 352 00:19:16,121 --> 00:19:17,356 I can't. 353 00:19:18,323 --> 00:19:20,259 - What did you say? - Of course. 354 00:19:20,325 --> 00:19:22,861 As you said, I will prioritize Fight. 355 00:19:22,928 --> 00:19:26,965 But I myself hate this idea. I want to inform you of that. Sorry. 356 00:19:29,501 --> 00:19:31,069 You're so cocky. 357 00:19:56,628 --> 00:19:57,496 Yeah. 358 00:19:58,730 --> 00:19:59,565 Yeah. 359 00:19:59,631 --> 00:20:00,599 KANAKO'S SON 360 00:20:00,666 --> 00:20:01,833 It's a game. 361 00:20:01,900 --> 00:20:03,101 3DS. 362 00:20:03,635 --> 00:20:05,137 - They have it in Tokyo. - Hey. 363 00:20:05,204 --> 00:20:06,738 - Kyohei. - I'm home. 364 00:20:06,805 --> 00:20:08,774 3DS! 365 00:20:09,341 --> 00:20:10,409 3DS! 366 00:20:10,475 --> 00:20:11,710 {\an8}- Thank you. - Your total is… 367 00:20:11,777 --> 00:20:13,445 {\an8}- Cheers! - Thanks. 368 00:20:18,850 --> 00:20:21,353 - This is yummy. - Yes, the best! 369 00:20:23,155 --> 00:20:24,356 Okay. 370 00:20:24,957 --> 00:20:25,991 - Hey. - Yes? 371 00:20:26,058 --> 00:20:27,859 You don't live around here, do you? 372 00:20:27,926 --> 00:20:30,062 No, my workplace is just nearby. 373 00:20:30,128 --> 00:20:32,097 Gosh, I was so scared. 374 00:20:33,131 --> 00:20:34,666 Let me see your business card. 375 00:20:34,733 --> 00:20:36,068 Oh, sure. 376 00:20:39,271 --> 00:20:40,138 Here. 377 00:20:43,075 --> 00:20:46,912 Oh, my. "Royal Human. Horse Racing Division, Private Secretary." 378 00:20:46,979 --> 00:20:49,047 Don't say it out loud! 379 00:20:49,114 --> 00:20:52,551 I can't believe you came over to this side. 380 00:20:52,618 --> 00:20:53,919 Seriously. 381 00:20:53,986 --> 00:20:56,655 How are things on your end? Tomorrow's race? 382 00:20:56,722 --> 00:20:59,424 I have a jinx that if I go watch the race, my horse will win. 383 00:20:59,491 --> 00:21:00,926 Oh, really? 384 00:21:00,993 --> 00:21:02,561 Then come watch our race too. 385 00:21:02,628 --> 00:21:05,330 Though it's limited to the horses bred at my farm. 386 00:21:05,397 --> 00:21:06,365 What the heck? 387 00:21:06,932 --> 00:21:09,268 Besides, that jinx was already broken long ago. 388 00:21:09,334 --> 00:21:10,235 What? 389 00:21:10,302 --> 00:21:13,171 But doesn't thinking that way give you courage? 390 00:21:13,238 --> 00:21:15,340 "I've never lost," or something like that. 391 00:21:15,407 --> 00:21:16,808 What the heck is that? 392 00:21:17,409 --> 00:21:18,510 Thank you. 393 00:21:22,814 --> 00:21:23,915 Wait, really? 394 00:21:24,483 --> 00:21:25,917 - Is it good? - Yum! 395 00:21:29,421 --> 00:21:30,322 Yeah. 396 00:21:31,323 --> 00:21:34,159 I can't believe I used to work in a city like this. 397 00:21:36,028 --> 00:21:38,330 Is ten years that long? 398 00:21:38,397 --> 00:21:39,364 Yes. 399 00:21:40,032 --> 00:21:41,700 Oh, right. 400 00:21:41,767 --> 00:21:42,834 Shohei. 401 00:21:42,901 --> 00:21:44,036 Shohei, my son. 402 00:21:44,102 --> 00:21:45,737 Oh, right. Shohei. 403 00:21:46,371 --> 00:21:51,076 When I told him I was going to Tokyo, he got really mad. 404 00:21:51,143 --> 00:21:53,011 Divorces are awkward like that. 405 00:21:54,913 --> 00:21:57,416 I promised to send him photos and get him a souvenir. 406 00:21:57,482 --> 00:21:59,217 - Take a nice picture of me. - Sure. 407 00:21:59,284 --> 00:22:01,753 - Oh, do you want to be in it? - No, I shouldn't. 408 00:22:01,820 --> 00:22:03,989 Oh? Really? 409 00:22:04,056 --> 00:22:06,191 Here, thank you for waiting. 410 00:22:06,758 --> 00:22:10,462 Honestly, I really don't know what to do anymore. 411 00:22:11,763 --> 00:22:14,933 All you've got is a Hidaka horse with no wins. 412 00:22:15,500 --> 00:22:17,803 The trainer bets his life on his horses. 413 00:22:19,137 --> 00:22:22,140 If I'm going to take a horse, I want one from a famous ranch 414 00:22:22,641 --> 00:22:24,910 with good breeding and lineage. 415 00:22:24,976 --> 00:22:26,511 Like Hokuryo Farm. 416 00:22:27,346 --> 00:22:29,448 You're from Hidaka, though. 417 00:22:30,015 --> 00:22:31,983 I'm not self-deprecating. 418 00:22:32,050 --> 00:22:33,318 It's the reality. 419 00:22:33,385 --> 00:22:37,723 But there are trainers with a philosophy. 420 00:22:39,891 --> 00:22:43,929 Not just winning, but how to win, and what horse to win with. 421 00:22:44,963 --> 00:22:47,966 There are many trainers who are particular about that. 422 00:22:49,101 --> 00:22:50,135 For example? 423 00:22:52,871 --> 00:22:54,039 Please. 424 00:22:55,240 --> 00:22:56,708 We're on a cliff's edge. 425 00:22:57,476 --> 00:23:00,379 I want Fight to win. 426 00:23:03,915 --> 00:23:08,153 Well, I can think of one person, 427 00:23:09,855 --> 00:23:11,056 but he's a weirdo. 428 00:23:11,823 --> 00:23:12,824 What? 429 00:23:25,904 --> 00:23:30,575 HIRONAKA STABLE 430 00:23:30,642 --> 00:23:31,810 Here you go. 431 00:23:32,611 --> 00:23:34,413 Eat up. 432 00:23:34,479 --> 00:23:35,313 Huh? 433 00:23:36,081 --> 00:23:38,049 My notebook is gone. 434 00:23:40,452 --> 00:23:42,020 It's gone. 435 00:23:44,790 --> 00:23:46,892 Yoshida, my notebook is gone. 436 00:23:46,958 --> 00:23:48,093 I don't know. 437 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:49,928 - You haven't seen it? - No. 438 00:23:50,562 --> 00:23:51,563 Excuse me, sorry. 439 00:23:52,164 --> 00:23:53,398 Excuse me. 440 00:23:53,465 --> 00:23:54,633 - Excuse me! - What? 441 00:23:54,699 --> 00:23:58,270 - I'm Kurisu, from Royal Human… - Mr. Royal! 442 00:24:02,307 --> 00:24:03,141 Excuse me. 443 00:24:03,208 --> 00:24:04,543 Nice to meet you. 444 00:24:04,609 --> 00:24:05,510 I'm Hironaka. 445 00:24:05,577 --> 00:24:06,711 Hello. 446 00:24:06,778 --> 00:24:07,846 Come in. 447 00:24:08,346 --> 00:24:09,381 Thank you. 448 00:24:09,948 --> 00:24:10,916 HIRONAKA STABLE 449 00:24:10,982 --> 00:24:12,751 This way, please. 450 00:24:12,818 --> 00:24:13,985 Excuse me. 451 00:24:17,923 --> 00:24:19,090 Oh, come in! 452 00:24:19,157 --> 00:24:21,126 Here, if you would like… 453 00:24:21,193 --> 00:24:23,028 Thank you very much. 454 00:24:23,094 --> 00:24:24,996 - It's nothing much, sir… - Oh, don't! 455 00:24:25,063 --> 00:24:27,165 - Don't call me "sir." - What? 456 00:24:27,232 --> 00:24:29,367 Hironaka. Just Hironaka is fine. 457 00:24:29,434 --> 00:24:32,137 - Understood. - Please wait a moment. 458 00:24:32,737 --> 00:24:35,607 I lost the data for the horse running two days from now. 459 00:24:35,674 --> 00:24:36,741 - What? - Oh, no! 460 00:24:36,808 --> 00:24:39,211 - It's still on the computer, but… - Found it! 461 00:24:39,277 --> 00:24:40,312 I prefer handwritten. 462 00:24:40,378 --> 00:24:41,746 - I can… - Found it! 463 00:24:41,813 --> 00:24:42,881 Where? 464 00:24:42,948 --> 00:24:43,982 In the car. 465 00:24:44,049 --> 00:24:46,251 - What? - I wasted an hour! 466 00:24:46,318 --> 00:24:47,152 What? 467 00:24:47,219 --> 00:24:50,055 - It took me an hour to look for that. - Sorry. 468 00:24:50,121 --> 00:24:51,723 I put the horse blankets out. 469 00:24:51,790 --> 00:24:53,091 - Oh, thank you! - Sure. 470 00:24:53,158 --> 00:24:54,259 You're amazing. 471 00:24:54,759 --> 00:24:56,261 I have a vacancy, you know. 472 00:24:56,828 --> 00:24:59,965 I was also looking for a good horse. 473 00:25:00,031 --> 00:25:02,000 I see. Well… 474 00:25:02,567 --> 00:25:04,302 In the last race, in Niigata, he came in second… 475 00:25:04,369 --> 00:25:05,537 Its lineage? 476 00:25:06,872 --> 00:25:10,342 Oh, I guess I can read this and find out. 477 00:25:10,408 --> 00:25:12,911 Yes, I prepared these materials for you. 478 00:25:12,978 --> 00:25:13,845 Okay. 479 00:25:14,412 --> 00:25:15,647 {\an8}ROYAL FIGHT 480 00:25:16,681 --> 00:25:21,887 For the race this weekend, I'll come to greet you with the owner. 481 00:25:21,953 --> 00:25:24,789 - Please… - Leave that for after we have a deal. 482 00:25:24,856 --> 00:25:25,690 See you. 483 00:25:26,725 --> 00:25:27,826 Oh, are we done… 484 00:25:27,893 --> 00:25:32,998 There's nothing left but to go over the files. I'll let you know my answer. 485 00:25:35,300 --> 00:25:36,535 Goodbye. 486 00:25:42,941 --> 00:25:44,709 Thank you very much. 487 00:25:47,245 --> 00:25:49,247 - Thank you for this. - Yes. 488 00:25:49,814 --> 00:25:50,949 Goodbye. 489 00:25:53,618 --> 00:25:55,654 Well, then, let's proceed with this. 490 00:25:55,720 --> 00:25:56,555 Understood. 491 00:25:56,621 --> 00:25:59,324 - Thank you. - Thank you very much. 492 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:01,259 - Thank you for today. - See you. 493 00:26:01,326 --> 00:26:02,794 Thank you very much. 494 00:26:06,665 --> 00:26:07,499 He's arrived. 495 00:26:10,101 --> 00:26:13,605 I'm sorry for calling you here. 496 00:26:14,973 --> 00:26:18,009 You won't be going back to the office, right? 497 00:26:18,076 --> 00:26:19,044 Yes. 498 00:26:19,110 --> 00:26:21,313 Then you can have a drink. 499 00:26:22,647 --> 00:26:23,615 Don't hold back. 500 00:26:24,349 --> 00:26:25,517 I'm much obliged. 501 00:26:27,886 --> 00:26:34,626 The other day, my family was present, so we couldn't talk much. 502 00:26:46,972 --> 00:26:53,011 You know, I am in charge of the F&B department. 503 00:26:53,078 --> 00:26:55,747 I would like to ask you to transfer there. 504 00:26:56,247 --> 00:26:59,517 Rest assured that the position and salary will be satisfactory. 505 00:26:59,584 --> 00:27:01,953 - I can guarantee that. - Wait. This amount is… 506 00:27:02,020 --> 00:27:05,957 My eldest son is in charge of HR, so there will be no issues. 507 00:27:07,092 --> 00:27:12,664 He highly regards you, Mr. Kurisu, as a person with great enthusiasm. 508 00:27:14,432 --> 00:27:19,871 This will enable you to showcase your full potential. 509 00:27:21,773 --> 00:27:24,509 But the Horse Racing Division… 510 00:27:24,576 --> 00:27:27,946 It's having trouble finding a trainer, right? 511 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:31,416 I wonder if they can win within the year. 512 00:27:33,251 --> 00:27:36,688 You shouldn't let your valuable skills go to waste. 513 00:27:41,126 --> 00:27:43,662 May I ask you one thing? 514 00:27:44,329 --> 00:27:45,230 Go ahead. 515 00:27:46,398 --> 00:27:49,434 Do you hate it? 516 00:27:50,168 --> 00:27:51,336 Horse racing. 517 00:27:53,338 --> 00:27:54,239 Yes. 518 00:27:54,305 --> 00:27:56,107 I loathe it. 519 00:28:25,537 --> 00:28:26,938 Were you drinking yesterday? 520 00:28:27,739 --> 00:28:28,707 What? 521 00:28:29,374 --> 00:28:31,543 You didn't answer my call last night. 522 00:28:32,777 --> 00:28:34,512 You're my secretary, you know. 523 00:28:35,447 --> 00:28:36,581 Were you out drinking? 524 00:28:38,750 --> 00:28:39,718 No way. 525 00:28:40,251 --> 00:28:42,220 I'm a lightweight, sir. 526 00:28:42,287 --> 00:28:43,221 I was at home. 527 00:28:44,589 --> 00:28:45,924 Then that's even worse! 528 00:28:45,990 --> 00:28:47,425 Is that bad? 529 00:28:47,492 --> 00:28:48,526 Of course it is. 530 00:28:48,593 --> 00:28:50,695 Why were you just lounging around at home? 531 00:28:51,996 --> 00:28:54,365 Even when at home, keep your phone around your neck. 532 00:28:54,432 --> 00:28:55,533 Jeez. 533 00:28:56,434 --> 00:28:57,669 Understood. 534 00:28:58,470 --> 00:29:01,039 So? What did that trainer say? Whatever his name is. 535 00:29:02,207 --> 00:29:04,142 Mr. Hironaka. I'm still waiting for his answer. 536 00:29:04,209 --> 00:29:07,746 You aren't thinking, "If it were just Fight, this would have been decided"? 537 00:29:08,480 --> 00:29:10,281 You suggested this. 538 00:29:10,882 --> 00:29:12,484 Stand tall and own it. 539 00:29:13,451 --> 00:29:14,319 Yes. 540 00:29:14,953 --> 00:29:16,221 I apologize. 541 00:29:16,287 --> 00:29:18,056 We just need one win. 542 00:29:19,124 --> 00:29:20,725 One win with Fight. 543 00:29:20,792 --> 00:29:21,860 Yes. 544 00:29:21,926 --> 00:29:24,429 Horse racing is truly difficult, isn't it? 545 00:29:28,099 --> 00:29:30,034 See you. 546 00:29:31,836 --> 00:29:32,804 See you. 547 00:29:34,305 --> 00:29:36,474 Is it Mr. Shiina's horse? 548 00:29:41,112 --> 00:29:42,447 What's that horse? 549 00:29:43,782 --> 00:29:44,883 What? 550 00:29:48,186 --> 00:29:49,721 See you. 551 00:30:09,674 --> 00:30:11,109 Good morning. 552 00:30:11,943 --> 00:30:13,311 Oh, Mr. Kurisu. 553 00:30:13,378 --> 00:30:16,548 I apologize for taking so long. 554 00:30:17,115 --> 00:30:18,583 To get straight to the point, 555 00:30:18,650 --> 00:30:23,688 I will take on both Royal Fight and Royal Izana. 556 00:30:23,755 --> 00:30:25,657 I look forward to working with you. 557 00:30:29,194 --> 00:30:30,128 What? 558 00:30:31,930 --> 00:30:33,498 Are you sure? 559 00:30:33,565 --> 00:30:36,034 I mean, you asked me to. 560 00:30:36,100 --> 00:30:37,869 That's true, but… 561 00:30:39,470 --> 00:30:41,206 Those two are better off together. 562 00:30:41,973 --> 00:30:43,608 Their lineage is interesting too. 563 00:30:44,209 --> 00:30:47,345 It's meetings like this that make Hidaka horses fun. 564 00:30:47,412 --> 00:30:53,017 Of course, that's not the only reason, but I think it's worth the challenge. 565 00:30:54,619 --> 00:30:56,421 Thank you. 566 00:30:56,487 --> 00:30:58,423 - Thank you so much. - It's nothing. 567 00:30:58,489 --> 00:30:59,657 I'm so glad. 568 00:31:00,458 --> 00:31:01,759 - I'll call my boss. - Wait. 569 00:31:01,826 --> 00:31:04,629 Before that, I have a proposition. 570 00:31:04,696 --> 00:31:05,530 What? 571 00:31:05,597 --> 00:31:06,731 This way, please. 572 00:31:08,199 --> 00:31:09,467 He's here. 573 00:31:10,735 --> 00:31:13,071 Well, our boss decided on them. 574 00:31:14,639 --> 00:31:16,975 It's my job now. I'll do it right. 575 00:31:17,041 --> 00:31:18,243 For the horses' sake. 576 00:31:28,519 --> 00:31:29,587 Mr. Hironaka. 577 00:31:30,421 --> 00:31:31,556 Hello. 578 00:31:32,123 --> 00:31:33,524 Nice to meet you. 579 00:31:34,592 --> 00:31:37,629 - Nice to meet you, sir. Let's get along. - Wait, don't call me… 580 00:31:37,695 --> 00:31:39,697 Hey. What strength! 581 00:31:40,331 --> 00:31:41,399 Sorry. 582 00:31:41,466 --> 00:31:44,969 He's young too. They must call you handsome a lot. 583 00:31:45,036 --> 00:31:46,304 No, not at all. 584 00:31:50,975 --> 00:31:53,278 President, please sit down first. 585 00:31:53,344 --> 00:31:54,245 Sure. 586 00:31:57,882 --> 00:31:58,917 To get right to it, 587 00:31:59,584 --> 00:32:02,320 Mr. Hironaka has an idea about the race entries. 588 00:32:04,789 --> 00:32:06,958 - Don't be ridiculous! - You can win this way! 589 00:32:07,025 --> 00:32:08,326 That strategy won't work. 590 00:32:08,393 --> 00:32:11,095 Let's hear him out first. Let him explain. 591 00:32:11,829 --> 00:32:14,766 Are you telling us to throw away all our work up to now? 592 00:32:14,832 --> 00:32:16,067 Of course not. 593 00:32:16,134 --> 00:32:18,970 I can't force something you don't agree with. 594 00:32:19,570 --> 00:32:22,106 But there isn't much time. 595 00:32:22,173 --> 00:32:23,141 Mr. Sanno. 596 00:32:23,741 --> 00:32:25,576 I really believe we can win with this. 597 00:32:25,643 --> 00:32:26,711 I don't like it. 598 00:32:26,778 --> 00:32:28,746 President! 599 00:32:32,417 --> 00:32:33,718 I apologize. 600 00:32:33,785 --> 00:32:36,854 No, I understand the owner's feelings. 601 00:32:37,588 --> 00:32:39,490 We both share the desire to win. 602 00:32:40,224 --> 00:32:42,627 Mr. Kurisu, the rest is up to you. 603 00:32:53,404 --> 00:32:55,073 Find someone else. 604 00:32:58,376 --> 00:33:00,345 Before Fight ran in Niigata 605 00:33:01,279 --> 00:33:05,516 I visited those two horses at the Hayashida Ranch. 606 00:33:07,118 --> 00:33:08,486 What's the dam's name? 607 00:33:08,553 --> 00:33:10,388 It's Izana. 608 00:33:10,455 --> 00:33:11,622 What does it mean? 609 00:33:11,689 --> 00:33:13,524 A place in Spain. 610 00:33:13,591 --> 00:33:18,096 My son, who died nine years ago, named her. 611 00:33:19,831 --> 00:33:21,766 "Royal Izana." 612 00:33:21,833 --> 00:33:24,602 Exactly nine characters. Not bad. 613 00:33:24,669 --> 00:33:26,237 Mr. President. 614 00:33:26,871 --> 00:33:29,340 Her and that colt for 30 million. 615 00:33:29,407 --> 00:33:31,476 If you agree to that price, I'll take them right away. 616 00:33:31,542 --> 00:33:33,644 Izana's lineage… 617 00:33:35,313 --> 00:33:38,483 is the work your son started, which I'll preserve. 618 00:33:42,754 --> 00:33:44,155 What's your point? 619 00:33:44,222 --> 00:33:46,391 I thought you were a compassionate person. 620 00:33:48,259 --> 00:33:49,727 Don't be ridiculous. 621 00:33:51,429 --> 00:33:53,197 Do you think I'm someone 622 00:33:53,264 --> 00:33:56,267 who buys a meaningless horse just out of sentiment? 623 00:33:56,334 --> 00:33:59,370 - Then, you saw a chance at winning? - I don't know. 624 00:34:14,118 --> 00:34:15,453 What's with that face? 625 00:34:18,990 --> 00:34:20,158 I told you. 626 00:34:21,426 --> 00:34:23,394 I don't know about horses. 627 00:34:24,495 --> 00:34:26,564 I buy them by trusting people. 628 00:34:29,067 --> 00:34:31,502 I simply bought them by trusting Hayashida. 629 00:34:33,704 --> 00:34:34,605 Then… 630 00:34:36,140 --> 00:34:38,876 why don't you try trusting Mr. Hironaka too? 631 00:34:43,047 --> 00:34:45,183 I also don't know about horses. 632 00:34:45,249 --> 00:34:49,220 And if you don't either, 633 00:34:49,954 --> 00:34:53,357 then shouldn't we trust the person most familiar with horses? 634 00:34:53,925 --> 00:34:58,362 I want to trust Mr. Hironaka. 635 00:34:59,030 --> 00:35:02,400 After all, he told us something no one else did. 636 00:35:02,467 --> 00:35:03,301 That we can win. 637 00:35:03,868 --> 00:35:05,369 What he's trying to do is a gamble. 638 00:35:05,436 --> 00:35:07,839 Then everything has been a gamble! 639 00:35:07,905 --> 00:35:10,007 My career change to manager. 640 00:35:10,708 --> 00:35:12,944 And you, President, becoming a horse owner. 641 00:35:13,010 --> 00:35:14,412 It's all a gamble. 642 00:35:15,179 --> 00:35:18,616 In that case, I want to trust people. 643 00:35:21,219 --> 00:35:22,720 Make a bet. 644 00:35:23,554 --> 00:35:24,889 On me. 645 00:35:28,359 --> 00:35:33,030 Tell him to explain it in a way I can understand. 646 00:35:34,265 --> 00:35:35,900 No need for complicated logic. 647 00:35:37,802 --> 00:35:40,338 Explain so I can understand. 648 00:35:40,404 --> 00:35:41,606 Tell him to do that! 649 00:35:42,607 --> 00:35:43,708 You're the manager here! 650 00:35:46,544 --> 00:35:47,445 I will. 651 00:36:00,324 --> 00:36:02,059 NOZAKI FARM 652 00:36:02,627 --> 00:36:03,794 Grandpa. 653 00:36:03,861 --> 00:36:04,695 See? 654 00:36:04,762 --> 00:36:06,597 I knew he was a strange person. 655 00:36:07,231 --> 00:36:09,066 Did your introduction turn out well? 656 00:36:09,133 --> 00:36:10,635 It was fine. 657 00:36:10,701 --> 00:36:12,803 My savior has finally appeared. 658 00:36:12,870 --> 00:36:14,238 Thank you so much. 659 00:36:14,772 --> 00:36:17,608 But isn't that plan a little too bold? 660 00:36:17,675 --> 00:36:20,211 I can see why the president was hesitant. 661 00:36:20,278 --> 00:36:23,548 Well, I don't know much about horses. 662 00:36:24,248 --> 00:36:29,220 But Mr. Hironaka said he believes we can win. 663 00:36:32,523 --> 00:36:33,457 You must be happy. 664 00:36:34,091 --> 00:36:35,927 Yes, I am. 665 00:36:37,461 --> 00:36:41,265 I mean, when someone says your horse can win, 666 00:36:42,033 --> 00:36:43,367 it makes you feel happy. 667 00:36:44,101 --> 00:36:44,969 So happy. 668 00:36:45,469 --> 00:36:49,040 And to top it off, he's taking on both horses. 669 00:36:49,106 --> 00:36:51,576 No one else would do that. 670 00:36:54,779 --> 00:36:56,113 I'll watch the race. 671 00:36:56,881 --> 00:36:58,683 I have work, so I'll watch it on TV, 672 00:37:00,818 --> 00:37:02,386 but trust my jinx. 673 00:37:03,454 --> 00:37:04,488 Yes. 674 00:37:07,191 --> 00:37:08,559 I hope you win. 675 00:37:11,796 --> 00:37:12,897 Yes. 676 00:37:16,434 --> 00:37:18,436 This is Hironaka. Mr. Shiina. 677 00:37:19,570 --> 00:37:22,940 - I tried to fit them in but… - That's a 230 million yen horse, you know. 678 00:37:24,709 --> 00:37:27,411 - Unfortunately, I just don't have… - Hello, it's Shiina. 679 00:37:27,478 --> 00:37:29,347 Thank you for the other day. 680 00:37:29,413 --> 00:37:31,249 - I'm sorry. - It's fine. 681 00:37:31,315 --> 00:37:33,451 - I mean it. - Understood. 682 00:37:33,517 --> 00:37:36,420 We had no luck this time, but I hope we'll have another chance. 683 00:37:36,487 --> 00:37:37,688 Yes. 684 00:37:38,189 --> 00:37:39,156 I apologize. 685 00:37:39,223 --> 00:37:40,224 Goodbye. 686 00:37:41,792 --> 00:37:44,795 He probably went with Royal Human. 687 00:37:50,001 --> 00:37:52,436 - Good morning. - Good morning. 688 00:37:52,503 --> 00:37:54,872 This is an important time leading up to the fall races. 689 00:37:54,939 --> 00:37:56,207 Yes. 690 00:37:56,274 --> 00:37:59,010 Fight and Izana, the two new horses we've taken in, 691 00:37:59,076 --> 00:38:00,978 already have racing experience, 692 00:38:01,045 --> 00:38:03,714 but first, they need to get used to our training and environment. 693 00:38:03,781 --> 00:38:05,950 For Fight, we need to handle his eagerness… 694 00:38:06,017 --> 00:38:08,452 His relationship with the jockey is crucial. 695 00:38:08,519 --> 00:38:09,453 Yes. 696 00:38:09,520 --> 00:38:11,856 ROYAL FIGHT - YASUKAWA 697 00:38:12,690 --> 00:38:14,225 Two uphill gallops. 698 00:38:14,292 --> 00:38:17,061 The first in 70, the second in 65. 699 00:38:17,128 --> 00:38:19,196 Then the gate. 700 00:38:20,264 --> 00:38:22,300 For Izana, don't hold her back too much, 701 00:38:22,366 --> 00:38:25,002 let her use her stride properly, and improve her rhythm. 702 00:38:25,069 --> 00:38:28,239 Since they just arrived, small changes are likely. 703 00:38:28,306 --> 00:38:29,440 Take good care of them. 704 00:38:29,507 --> 00:38:30,341 Yes! 705 00:38:30,408 --> 00:38:33,110 Let's divide the buckets by type. 706 00:38:33,177 --> 00:38:34,445 Uphill gallop today? 707 00:38:34,512 --> 00:38:37,381 No, I'll have them finish strong on the wood chip course. 708 00:38:37,948 --> 00:38:39,684 Next is Royal Fight. 709 00:38:39,750 --> 00:38:42,486 Fight will proceed with the 1800m. 710 00:38:42,553 --> 00:38:43,754 {\an8}Are things okay? 711 00:38:43,821 --> 00:38:44,855 {\an8}Yes. 712 00:38:53,431 --> 00:38:56,400 He doesn't look like he's engaging his hindquarters well today. 713 00:38:56,467 --> 00:38:59,170 - What's it like riding him? - Oh, I agree. 714 00:38:59,737 --> 00:39:01,906 Okay. Let's decide tomorrow's schedule. 715 00:39:01,972 --> 00:39:04,942 The other day, Fight had an issue with his hoof, 716 00:39:05,009 --> 00:39:10,081 and we had him fitted with special shoes, but I need to discuss the cost for that. 717 00:39:10,147 --> 00:39:11,916 Understood. 718 00:39:12,483 --> 00:39:15,820 I'll check the itemized bill and inform the president. 719 00:39:15,886 --> 00:39:17,088 - Mr. Tsuchiya! - Yes? 720 00:39:17,154 --> 00:39:19,256 - Go ahead. - Got it. 721 00:39:38,809 --> 00:39:41,979 - They dislike apples. - I see. So that's why they don't eat them. 722 00:39:42,046 --> 00:39:43,748 I'm sorry, it's my fault. 723 00:39:44,615 --> 00:39:45,583 How's their gait? 724 00:39:46,183 --> 00:39:48,953 The same as before. 725 00:39:52,690 --> 00:39:54,125 Let's do one and a half legs tomorrow. 726 00:39:54,191 --> 00:39:55,960 Okay, I'll tell them. 727 00:39:56,026 --> 00:39:57,395 Oh, Yasukawa. 728 00:39:58,262 --> 00:40:00,598 - Have you seen my walkie-talkie? - What? 729 00:40:01,132 --> 00:40:02,767 - It's Kurisu. Excuse me. - Yes? 730 00:40:03,934 --> 00:40:06,070 Their participation in the race is set. 731 00:40:06,704 --> 00:40:09,073 This is Mr. Shiina's horse. 732 00:40:09,140 --> 00:40:10,574 Not again. 733 00:40:14,278 --> 00:40:15,880 Good morning, Fight! 734 00:40:17,148 --> 00:40:19,250 Trainers should abandon their egos. 735 00:40:19,316 --> 00:40:21,352 Everyone should let go of their egos 736 00:40:21,419 --> 00:40:23,888 and dedicate themselves only to the horses. 737 00:40:23,954 --> 00:40:25,790 All right, let's start. 738 00:40:25,856 --> 00:40:27,024 Yes! 739 00:40:31,829 --> 00:40:34,432 - 2,000 meters on turf? - Yes. 740 00:40:34,498 --> 00:40:35,800 Turf? 741 00:40:35,866 --> 00:40:36,967 Yes. 742 00:40:40,070 --> 00:40:42,673 I will definitely go see it. 743 00:40:42,740 --> 00:40:44,108 Please do. 744 00:40:44,175 --> 00:40:45,075 Yes. 745 00:40:50,648 --> 00:40:52,349 It's from Mr. Hironaka. 746 00:40:53,017 --> 00:40:56,654 Nakayama, third week of September. They will run as scheduled. 747 00:41:00,758 --> 00:41:03,594 It's completely different from the Niigata race. 748 00:41:04,328 --> 00:41:05,262 What is? 749 00:41:05,896 --> 00:41:08,566 - My state of mind, waiting for the race. - Here you go. 750 00:41:09,433 --> 00:41:12,470 How could you bear this feeling so many times? 751 00:41:12,536 --> 00:41:14,238 Do you get used to it? 752 00:41:14,305 --> 00:41:15,840 Of course not. 753 00:41:15,906 --> 00:41:18,876 I'd give anything to have someone take my place. 754 00:41:41,599 --> 00:41:43,434 A new start. 755 00:41:44,735 --> 00:41:46,370 Come on, let's go. 756 00:41:46,437 --> 00:41:47,638 - Yes. - Yes. 757 00:41:49,273 --> 00:41:50,274 - Good luck. - Thanks. 758 00:41:50,841 --> 00:41:52,309 - Good luck. - Thanks. 759 00:42:14,932 --> 00:42:16,333 Hello. 760 00:42:16,400 --> 00:42:17,935 - Hello. - Good luck. 761 00:42:23,007 --> 00:42:25,042 I wonder how they will fare. 762 00:42:25,676 --> 00:42:27,378 Oh, right. 763 00:42:29,146 --> 00:42:30,080 This. 764 00:42:32,316 --> 00:42:34,718 I feel kind of bad receiving something so expensive. 765 00:42:35,553 --> 00:42:37,021 No need to thank me. 766 00:42:38,589 --> 00:42:43,160 However, it's too fancy for me, I felt unworthy. 767 00:42:43,227 --> 00:42:45,462 I almost returned it immediately. 768 00:42:46,797 --> 00:42:48,532 But if we win today, 769 00:42:48,599 --> 00:42:52,736 this watch will be an incredible good luck charm. 770 00:42:53,404 --> 00:42:56,707 So, from now on, I intend to only use it for major races. 771 00:42:56,774 --> 00:42:58,542 Like a charm. 772 00:43:00,010 --> 00:43:01,178 What if we lose? 773 00:43:04,048 --> 00:43:06,083 If we lose, what will you do with it? 774 00:43:06,150 --> 00:43:07,585 President. 775 00:43:07,651 --> 00:43:10,721 Nobody thinks about losing a race before it starts. 776 00:43:10,788 --> 00:43:11,822 So you'll sell it? 777 00:43:11,889 --> 00:43:12,723 I won't! 778 00:43:12,790 --> 00:43:14,058 You're going to sell it off! 779 00:43:14,124 --> 00:43:15,292 I won't. 780 00:43:15,359 --> 00:43:16,560 Hello! 781 00:43:17,828 --> 00:43:19,196 You're quite something, huh? 782 00:43:20,264 --> 00:43:21,899 You think you can win? 783 00:43:21,966 --> 00:43:23,367 I'm here. Can't you tell? 784 00:43:25,636 --> 00:43:29,039 This is why the race is only fun with Royal around! 785 00:43:29,106 --> 00:43:30,908 That guy is noisy. 786 00:43:35,746 --> 00:43:37,648 - Do your best. - I will. 787 00:43:45,422 --> 00:43:47,725 You can have your fun after you've seen how this ends. 788 00:43:47,791 --> 00:43:51,128 The third day of the fourth Nakayama Race. We're on the fourth race. 789 00:43:51,195 --> 00:43:54,498 The runners for the 3-year-old Maiden Race will be entering shortly. 790 00:43:54,565 --> 00:43:56,066 Orne Regis. 791 00:43:56,133 --> 00:44:00,070 Despite being a maiden horse, its current odds are 2.5. 792 00:44:00,137 --> 00:44:03,273 Pedigree, body, temperament, it's flawless in every way. 793 00:44:03,340 --> 00:44:04,608 Truly a sure winner. 794 00:44:07,177 --> 00:44:10,114 The weather is good, it's a bright day. 795 00:44:10,180 --> 00:44:16,053 Now, I'll announce the horses' as well as the dirt and turf conditions. 796 00:44:16,720 --> 00:44:19,256 - I'll make coffee. - Number Four, Smart Imal. 797 00:44:19,323 --> 00:44:22,893 472 kilograms. Plus two kilograms. Shintaro Ogi. 798 00:44:23,460 --> 00:44:24,294 I'm home! 799 00:44:24,361 --> 00:44:25,262 Welcome home. 800 00:44:25,329 --> 00:44:26,730 I'm starving. 801 00:44:26,797 --> 00:44:28,399 - It's starting. - Okay. 802 00:44:28,465 --> 00:44:29,767 Tetsuya Mizue. 803 00:44:29,833 --> 00:44:31,635 - Oh, right. - So cool. 804 00:44:31,702 --> 00:44:33,337 - 462 kilograms. - You can do it! 805 00:44:33,404 --> 00:44:35,906 No change. Toru Kaneshiro. 806 00:44:35,973 --> 00:44:38,075 Number Seven, Gold Aerial. 807 00:44:38,142 --> 00:44:42,413 476 kilograms. Minus eight kilograms. Takashi Sugawara. 808 00:44:42,946 --> 00:44:44,615 Number Eight, Orne Regis. 809 00:44:44,682 --> 00:44:46,116 438 kilograms. 810 00:44:46,183 --> 00:44:48,185 - Odds at 2.5. - Plus two kilograms. 811 00:44:48,252 --> 00:44:49,720 - A safe bet, huh? - Shoichi Yamazoe. 812 00:44:51,088 --> 00:44:52,790 Number Nine, Sun Garbo. 813 00:44:52,856 --> 00:44:57,127 474 kilograms. Minus four kilograms. Ryu Yasuda. 814 00:44:59,496 --> 00:45:00,330 Here they come. 815 00:45:03,267 --> 00:45:05,703 ROYAL IZANA 816 00:45:05,769 --> 00:45:07,971 Number Ten, Royal Izana. 817 00:45:08,038 --> 00:45:09,606 482 kilograms. 818 00:45:09,673 --> 00:45:11,041 - What? Why? - Plus two kilograms. 819 00:45:11,108 --> 00:45:12,276 - Keita Tosaki. - It's not Fight? 820 00:45:12,342 --> 00:45:14,945 - It's Izana! - That's all ten horses. 821 00:45:15,512 --> 00:45:17,548 President, please sit down first. 822 00:45:18,415 --> 00:45:19,983 To get right to it, 823 00:45:20,050 --> 00:45:22,720 Mr. Hironaka has an idea about the race entries. 824 00:45:22,786 --> 00:45:23,687 What? 825 00:45:24,321 --> 00:45:26,457 Royal Fight and Royal Izana 826 00:45:26,523 --> 00:45:29,526 both have races in the third week of September. 827 00:45:29,593 --> 00:45:31,095 I'd like to switch them around. 828 00:45:31,161 --> 00:45:32,429 What? 829 00:45:32,496 --> 00:45:35,733 We're putting Izana, who has always run on dirt, 830 00:45:35,799 --> 00:45:37,401 into a turf maiden race, 831 00:45:37,468 --> 00:45:41,205 and Fight, who has always run on turf, into a dirt race. 832 00:45:41,271 --> 00:45:43,006 What are you talking about? 833 00:45:43,073 --> 00:45:46,777 Royal Izana, since she debuted at Tadokoro Stables, 834 00:45:46,844 --> 00:45:48,612 has suffered many losses on turf, 835 00:45:48,679 --> 00:45:51,715 and for the past year, she's raced exclusively on dirt, 836 00:45:51,782 --> 00:45:53,317 but without results. 837 00:45:53,383 --> 00:45:56,620 She hasn't been in a race for six months. 838 00:45:56,687 --> 00:46:00,557 Fight, on the other hand, has never run on dirt. 839 00:46:00,624 --> 00:46:02,559 The 2,000 meters on turf, must be Fight! 840 00:46:02,626 --> 00:46:05,028 2,000 meters on turf is Fight's distance! 841 00:46:05,095 --> 00:46:06,063 Besides, 842 00:46:06,130 --> 00:46:09,166 what does Fight gain by running in a race he has no experience in? 843 00:46:09,233 --> 00:46:11,268 Certainly, there is no benefit for Fight. 844 00:46:11,335 --> 00:46:13,670 - Don't be ridiculous! - You can win this way! 845 00:46:13,737 --> 00:46:16,774 - That strategy won't work! - Let's hear him out first. 846 00:46:16,840 --> 00:46:18,008 Let him explain. 847 00:46:18,075 --> 00:46:21,044 Are you telling us to throw away all our work up to now? 848 00:46:21,912 --> 00:46:23,213 She can do it. 849 00:46:29,353 --> 00:46:31,622 It's Royal Izana. 850 00:46:45,869 --> 00:46:46,970 It's Izana! 851 00:46:47,037 --> 00:46:47,871 Mom! 852 00:46:49,540 --> 00:46:50,707 It's Izana! 853 00:46:56,146 --> 00:46:57,681 Interesting. 854 00:46:57,748 --> 00:46:58,949 You can do it! 855 00:47:20,737 --> 00:47:22,940 Izana! 856 00:47:23,740 --> 00:47:24,808 Izana! 857 00:47:24,875 --> 00:47:25,776 Do your best! 858 00:47:33,717 --> 00:47:39,923 {\an8}THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN RACE 859 00:47:39,990 --> 00:47:41,658 {\an8}Nakayama Racecourse, fourth race. 860 00:47:41,725 --> 00:47:44,261 {\an8}A 2000-meter turf maiden race for three-year-olds. 861 00:47:45,495 --> 00:47:46,730 Her gait is good. 862 00:47:46,797 --> 00:47:48,265 Dead last in popularity, huh? 863 00:47:48,332 --> 00:47:51,568 - Don't underestimate her. - It's a grandstand start for this race. 864 00:47:51,635 --> 00:47:54,438 - Izana is on the turf. - The wind has picked up a little. 865 00:47:54,504 --> 00:47:57,274 Both the turf and dirt tracks are in good condition. 866 00:47:57,341 --> 00:47:59,910 - Have fun! - Kono Blade and Martani… 867 00:47:59,977 --> 00:48:04,047 Are both out due to injury, making this a ten-horse race. 868 00:48:04,114 --> 00:48:05,883 Last is Number Ten, Royal Izana. 869 00:48:06,583 --> 00:48:08,752 She's hesitating before the gate. 870 00:48:08,819 --> 00:48:10,153 What's it going to be? 871 00:48:10,721 --> 00:48:12,222 - Royal Izana. - It's okay. 872 00:48:12,289 --> 00:48:13,690 Izana, calm down. 873 00:48:13,757 --> 00:48:16,727 Led by the handlers, she's now settled in the gate. 874 00:48:17,895 --> 00:48:21,365 This is a strategy to run Izana on turf. 875 00:48:21,431 --> 00:48:23,100 When I looked at the documents, 876 00:48:23,166 --> 00:48:25,435 a few generations back in Izana's pedigree, 877 00:48:25,502 --> 00:48:27,804 there was a horse I know well. 878 00:48:27,871 --> 00:48:29,172 Mighty Plat. 879 00:48:29,239 --> 00:48:31,875 That horse was very strong in the 2000-meter turf races. 880 00:48:32,409 --> 00:48:36,847 However, looking at Izana's race record, it's all sprint races on dirt. 881 00:48:36,914 --> 00:48:39,383 They probably avoided middle-distance races 882 00:48:39,449 --> 00:48:40,851 due to her crooked leg, 883 00:48:41,418 --> 00:48:43,053 but frankly, 884 00:48:43,120 --> 00:48:46,490 this is a terrible choice that wastes Izana's strength. 885 00:48:47,291 --> 00:48:50,227 She should be allowed to run freely. 886 00:48:50,294 --> 00:48:51,328 Excuse me. 887 00:48:51,895 --> 00:48:55,132 Why put Fight into a dirt race where he has no experience? 888 00:48:55,699 --> 00:48:58,302 Why not use both horses in the same turf race? 889 00:48:59,002 --> 00:49:01,638 Have you ever heard of preferential entry rights? 890 00:49:01,705 --> 00:49:04,441 At that time, in a maiden race, 891 00:49:04,508 --> 00:49:07,577 {\an8}the main condition for getting preferential entry 892 00:49:08,145 --> 00:49:12,549 was to have placed fifth or higher once within the last four races. 893 00:49:12,616 --> 00:49:14,184 That's how it was. 894 00:49:14,251 --> 00:49:17,454 In other words, if Fight is entered in that race, 895 00:49:17,521 --> 00:49:20,257 his preferential entry would be certain, 896 00:49:20,324 --> 00:49:23,460 and the maiden Izana may be excluded. 897 00:49:23,527 --> 00:49:25,095 That's right. So… 898 00:49:25,762 --> 00:49:27,698 We'll change Fight's entry 899 00:49:27,764 --> 00:49:30,400 to increase the chance of Izana being able to run. 900 00:49:31,768 --> 00:49:33,503 She's a spirited yet sensitive. 901 00:49:33,570 --> 00:49:36,239 The type who prefers expectation and attention 902 00:49:36,306 --> 00:49:37,841 over gentle care. 903 00:49:37,908 --> 00:49:40,277 That's my first impression of Izana. 904 00:49:40,344 --> 00:49:41,845 As for Fight… 905 00:49:41,912 --> 00:49:43,981 He's more hardy than carefree. 906 00:49:44,047 --> 00:49:47,451 Fight might be the type who doesn't care where he's running. 907 00:49:47,985 --> 00:49:51,888 These are Yasukawa, our assistant trainer, and Toyama, a veteran stable hand. 908 00:49:51,955 --> 00:49:52,923 I'm Kurisu. 909 00:49:52,990 --> 00:49:53,991 Nice to meet you. 910 00:49:54,057 --> 00:49:54,891 Likewise. 911 00:49:54,958 --> 00:49:57,127 These two will be in charge of the horses. 912 00:50:01,198 --> 00:50:02,499 Just to confirm, 913 00:50:02,566 --> 00:50:08,138 you are so determined to run Izana on turf because… 914 00:50:09,606 --> 00:50:14,411 I believe Izana has a higher chance of winning than Fight. 915 00:50:15,712 --> 00:50:19,182 All the horses are in the gate. The gate attendant is moving away. 916 00:50:22,519 --> 00:50:24,588 The red light is on, and they are off! 917 00:50:26,023 --> 00:50:28,725 A somewhat messy start for the ten horses. 918 00:50:29,292 --> 00:50:31,361 First, Number Ten with the pink helmet. 919 00:50:31,428 --> 00:50:34,364 - Yes. - Royal Izana got a good outside start. 920 00:50:34,431 --> 00:50:36,133 No way! Leading from the start? 921 00:50:36,199 --> 00:50:37,100 - She's in the lead! - What? 922 00:50:37,167 --> 00:50:38,101 Oh, she's first! 923 00:50:38,168 --> 00:50:39,102 - Royal Izana! - Amazing. 924 00:50:39,169 --> 00:50:41,238 Number One, Nagano Finite moves up into second! 925 00:50:41,304 --> 00:50:42,172 Hey. 926 00:50:42,239 --> 00:50:46,943 Izana's ancestor, Mighty Plat, was a famous front-runner. 927 00:50:47,010 --> 00:50:48,745 The other horses don't matter! 928 00:50:49,980 --> 00:50:52,949 Yes, Izana, run! 929 00:50:53,016 --> 00:50:55,452 - Royal Izana is in the lead! - Run! 930 00:50:58,588 --> 00:51:00,390 The lead is widening from one horse to two! 931 00:51:00,457 --> 00:51:04,361 Number Two, Honolulu Even, has smoothly moved into second place. 932 00:51:04,428 --> 00:51:06,663 From the inside, Number One, Nagano Finite, 933 00:51:06,730 --> 00:51:09,166 and in fourth place is Number Eight, Orne Regis. 934 00:51:09,232 --> 00:51:12,002 Then one length back is Number Three, Togen Marilyn. 935 00:51:12,069 --> 00:51:13,737 - On the outside is Gold Aerial. - Go! 936 00:51:14,337 --> 00:51:16,940 They're midway down the backstretch, the lead is about one length. 937 00:51:17,007 --> 00:51:19,142 Number Six, Karasos, is running third from last. 938 00:51:19,209 --> 00:51:21,778 Two lengths back, on the inside is Number Four, Smart Imal. 939 00:51:21,845 --> 00:51:24,214 One length further outside is Number Five, Pangoose. 940 00:51:24,281 --> 00:51:26,349 They passed the 1,000-meter mark in 58 seconds. 941 00:51:26,416 --> 00:51:28,418 - That's fast. - It's a quick pace! 942 00:51:28,485 --> 00:51:31,588 The horses are now heading from the backstretch to the third corner. 943 00:51:31,655 --> 00:51:36,326 The leader is Number Ten, Royal Izana, six to seven lengths ahead of the rest. 944 00:51:36,393 --> 00:51:39,329 Number Ten, Royal Izana, heads into the third corner. 945 00:51:39,396 --> 00:51:42,466 Six to seven lengths ahead of the rest, she's built up a good lead. 946 00:51:42,532 --> 00:51:43,467 She can do it. 947 00:51:43,533 --> 00:51:46,336 Into the third corner, with a significant lead! 948 00:51:46,403 --> 00:51:48,572 Royal Izana is in the lead, with the pink helmet. 949 00:51:48,638 --> 00:51:51,875 And Number Eight, Orne Regis, in the orange helmet… 950 00:51:51,942 --> 00:51:52,943 Here they come. 951 00:51:53,009 --> 00:51:55,412 - All right! - The favorite, Orne Regis. 952 00:51:55,479 --> 00:51:57,414 Is Yamazoe making his move here, 953 00:51:57,481 --> 00:51:59,883 gaining ground in the middle of the third corner? 954 00:51:59,950 --> 00:52:03,253 The leader is Number Ten, Royal Izana. The gap is closing slightly. 955 00:52:03,320 --> 00:52:04,921 The pink helmet, Royal Izana. 956 00:52:04,988 --> 00:52:05,956 Go! 957 00:52:06,022 --> 00:52:07,891 - The final turn… - Run! 958 00:52:07,958 --> 00:52:09,993 Heading towards Nakayama's final slope. 959 00:52:10,060 --> 00:52:11,628 - The leader is Number Ten. - Run! 960 00:52:11,695 --> 00:52:12,596 Run! 961 00:52:12,662 --> 00:52:14,831 - Orne Regis is closing the gap. - Run! 962 00:52:14,898 --> 00:52:16,600 Run, Izana! 963 00:52:16,666 --> 00:52:18,068 Run! 964 00:52:18,135 --> 00:52:20,770 Number Eight, Orne Regis, has now moved up to second place. 965 00:52:20,837 --> 00:52:23,039 - Passing the 400-meter mark. - Hang in there! 966 00:52:23,106 --> 00:52:25,408 - The fourth corner! The final turn! - Make your move! 967 00:52:25,475 --> 00:52:28,178 Heading towards Nakayama's final slope. 968 00:53:00,610 --> 00:53:02,445 They've passed the 200-meter marker. 969 00:53:02,512 --> 00:53:05,182 - Keep it up! - Go! 970 00:53:05,248 --> 00:53:07,117 Will they live up to expectations? 971 00:53:07,184 --> 00:53:08,385 - Catch her… - Orne Regis! 972 00:53:08,451 --> 00:53:09,619 Will they meet expectations? 973 00:53:09,686 --> 00:53:11,288 - Royal Izana in the lead. - Catch her! 974 00:53:11,354 --> 00:53:12,789 - Two lengths. One length. - Catch her! 975 00:53:12,856 --> 00:53:14,524 Half a length. The lead has shrunk! 976 00:53:14,591 --> 00:53:16,660 - The favorite, Number Eight, Orne Regis! - Do it. 977 00:53:16,726 --> 00:53:18,662 - Izana! - Do it! 978 00:53:18,728 --> 00:53:20,597 - Catch her! - They're side by side! 979 00:53:20,664 --> 00:53:22,799 Will it be Royal Izana or the favorite? 980 00:53:22,866 --> 00:53:24,968 They're side by side! 981 00:53:25,035 --> 00:53:26,570 An incredible final dash! 982 00:53:26,636 --> 00:53:29,172 Orne Regis is going all out! 983 00:53:29,239 --> 00:53:30,173 Go! 984 00:53:30,240 --> 00:53:32,609 - Go! - Smart Imal is coming up from the outside. 985 00:53:32,676 --> 00:53:34,244 Honolulu Even from the inside! 986 00:53:34,311 --> 00:53:35,812 - Is it Royal Izana? - Go! 987 00:53:35,879 --> 00:53:37,414 Or Orne Regis? 988 00:53:37,480 --> 00:53:39,649 - Go! - Will Orne Regis make it in time? 989 00:53:39,716 --> 00:53:42,619 Two horses in the lead! 990 00:53:42,686 --> 00:53:47,591 Royal Izana showing her strength at the end! Passes the finish line! 991 00:53:47,657 --> 00:53:48,992 - Amazing! - Yes! 992 00:53:49,059 --> 00:53:51,161 Izana! 993 00:53:55,699 --> 00:53:59,736 She won! She actually won! 994 00:54:15,151 --> 00:54:17,153 - She won! - Number Ten, Royal Izana! 995 00:54:17,220 --> 00:54:19,756 - She won! - The favorite failed to meet expectations! 996 00:54:21,291 --> 00:54:23,860 A 111 to 1 payout! 997 00:54:23,927 --> 00:54:28,431 ROYAL IZANA 998 00:54:32,769 --> 00:54:33,770 President. 999 00:54:34,371 --> 00:54:35,438 We did it. 1000 00:54:35,972 --> 00:54:38,575 - We did it, President! - Idiot! 1001 00:54:39,075 --> 00:54:41,578 It's just one win, at the lowest type, a maiden race! 1002 00:54:41,645 --> 00:54:43,913 We're aiming to win a G1! 1003 00:54:52,722 --> 00:54:54,357 Take care of your charm. 1004 00:54:56,359 --> 00:54:57,327 Yes. 1005 00:55:10,140 --> 00:55:11,975 - Thank you. - Thanks. 1006 00:55:12,042 --> 00:55:14,210 You really hung in there, you know. 1007 00:55:14,277 --> 00:55:15,512 - You did great. - Thanks. 1008 00:55:15,578 --> 00:55:16,946 You did great, truly. 1009 00:55:17,013 --> 00:55:18,715 You gave it all you got. 1010 00:55:19,516 --> 00:55:21,051 He knows it too! 1011 00:55:25,922 --> 00:55:27,724 Yes! 1012 00:55:27,791 --> 00:55:29,926 Izana won! 1013 00:55:29,993 --> 00:55:32,429 Fight, she did it! 1014 00:55:34,597 --> 00:55:37,067 That's right. Next is Fight's turn. 1015 00:55:37,133 --> 00:55:38,868 You're definitely going to win! 1016 00:55:43,606 --> 00:55:45,308 We won! Oh, wow! How much? 1017 00:55:45,375 --> 00:55:47,310 - I don't know. - You don't? 1018 00:55:47,377 --> 00:55:50,313 Mom! 1019 00:55:50,847 --> 00:55:52,015 Mom! 1020 00:55:53,883 --> 00:55:57,787 The ancestor horse, Mighty Plat, is a horse from my family's ranch. 1021 00:55:57,854 --> 00:56:00,457 I see! 1022 00:56:00,523 --> 00:56:02,959 That one probably earned the most for us. 1023 00:56:03,660 --> 00:56:04,894 Sorry for not telling you. 1024 00:56:04,961 --> 00:56:07,964 No one would have noticed that connection! 1025 00:56:08,698 --> 00:56:12,035 Hey, tabloid trash, pay for the drinks in exchange for the story! 1026 00:56:12,569 --> 00:56:14,571 - Thank you! - Seriously… 1027 00:56:15,372 --> 00:56:19,075 So my intuition told me that kind of race would be her strength. 1028 00:56:19,676 --> 00:56:23,646 But if I said it, it would sound like me favoring my family. 1029 00:56:23,713 --> 00:56:25,348 Seriously. 1030 00:56:25,982 --> 00:56:30,120 That's why I don't trust you. Hiroshi from the Hironaka family. 1031 00:56:31,221 --> 00:56:34,657 No, even if you can't trust me, 1032 00:56:34,724 --> 00:56:38,461 please trust in the legacy of the horses. 1033 00:56:38,528 --> 00:56:43,933 If Mighty Plat hadn't existed, I might not have become a trainer, 1034 00:56:44,000 --> 00:56:48,238 and if Fight and Izana weren't here, that bloodline might have been lost. 1035 00:56:50,907 --> 00:56:52,142 Thank you. 1036 00:56:52,208 --> 00:56:54,277 No, it was all of us. 1037 00:56:54,344 --> 00:56:56,846 - We won thanks to everyone's efforts. - I mean… 1038 00:56:56,913 --> 00:56:59,916 With this, Izana can run again next time. 1039 00:56:59,983 --> 00:57:01,084 Fight too. 1040 00:57:01,151 --> 00:57:03,420 The Horse Racing Division can also continue. 1041 00:57:03,987 --> 00:57:05,221 Thank you. 1042 00:57:05,288 --> 00:57:06,423 Thank you so much. 1043 00:57:06,489 --> 00:57:07,390 No… 1044 00:57:08,358 --> 00:57:09,325 You're a great team. 1045 00:57:09,392 --> 00:57:11,728 A team? We're nothing so fancy. 1046 00:57:11,795 --> 00:57:12,896 Come on. 1047 00:57:13,596 --> 00:57:15,064 Oh, thank you. 1048 00:57:15,932 --> 00:57:16,966 Huh? 1049 00:57:18,468 --> 00:57:20,537 I forgot my phone. 1050 00:57:20,603 --> 00:57:21,871 Again? 1051 00:57:21,938 --> 00:57:23,206 {\an8}Oh, it's at Nakayama. 1052 00:57:23,273 --> 00:57:25,008 {\an8}- Let's call it. - Hey. 1053 00:57:25,074 --> 00:57:26,676 Let's have a toast. 1054 00:57:26,743 --> 00:57:29,479 - A toast! - A toast? How many toasts have we done? 1055 00:57:29,546 --> 00:57:30,380 Are you okay? 1056 00:57:32,482 --> 00:57:34,551 - Welcome home. - I'm home. 1057 00:57:35,652 --> 00:57:37,554 There was a call from the new secretary. 1058 00:57:38,121 --> 00:57:41,691 He wants to keep working in the Horse Racing Division. 1059 00:57:43,259 --> 00:57:47,197 Father's rotten luck is unbelievable. 1060 00:57:53,503 --> 00:57:56,506 {\an8}My dream is to win the Arima Kinen. 1061 00:57:57,006 --> 00:57:58,107 {\an8}The Arima? 1062 00:57:59,142 --> 00:58:01,344 {\an8}You thought, "Why not the Japan Derby?" 1063 00:58:02,545 --> 00:58:06,316 {\an8}The Derby and other races are where strong horses compete, 1064 00:58:06,983 --> 00:58:08,751 {\an8}but the Arima is different. 1065 00:58:10,620 --> 00:58:12,789 {\an8}You're not chosen just for being strong. 1066 00:58:12,856 --> 00:58:17,227 {\an8}Only horses loved by fans and whose running is recognized are chosen. 1067 00:58:17,293 --> 00:58:20,430 {\an8}And from among those, the winner is decided. 1068 00:58:22,365 --> 00:58:23,666 {\an8}There's emotion. 1069 00:58:23,733 --> 00:58:24,834 {\an8}There's love. 1070 00:58:25,835 --> 00:58:27,437 {\an8}Plus, it's a year-end festival, 1071 00:58:27,937 --> 00:58:30,907 {\an8}where all the memories of that years losses are blown away. 1072 00:58:30,974 --> 00:58:33,443 {\an8}- No, come on. - You can win it all. 1073 00:58:33,510 --> 00:58:34,744 {\an8}It's the best. 1074 00:58:35,812 --> 00:58:38,047 {\an8}We will win the Arima Kinen. 1075 00:58:38,114 --> 00:58:40,316 {\an8}Absolutely. Cheers! 1076 00:58:40,383 --> 00:58:41,751 {\an8}Cheers! 1077 00:58:41,818 --> 00:58:48,825 {\an8}SANNO AND HIRONAKA THE ROYAL FAMILY BEGINS 1078 00:58:49,726 --> 00:58:51,528 - Our next challenge. - The auction? 1079 00:58:51,594 --> 00:58:52,328 We must get a horse. 1080 00:58:52,395 --> 00:58:55,865 - We're looking for a new horse. - People's livelihoods are at stake! 1081 00:58:55,932 --> 00:58:57,467 We can't sell to someone who doesn't intend to win! 1082 00:58:57,534 --> 00:58:59,102 - Dad, please! - I said we won't sell! 1083 00:58:59,168 --> 00:59:01,704 {\an8}We are making this deal to win. 1084 00:59:01,771 --> 00:59:04,874 {\an8}My father's dream is the dream of everyone in Hidaka. 1085 00:59:04,941 --> 00:59:05,875 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Nix S.