1 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:07,440 Our next challenge. 2 00:00:07,507 --> 00:00:09,476 We must get a horse at the auction. 3 00:00:09,542 --> 00:00:11,511 Eiji Kurisu is the secretary 4 00:00:11,578 --> 00:00:13,680 for the Sanno Group's Horse Racing Division. 5 00:00:13,747 --> 00:00:17,784 Seeking a new racehorse, he headed to Hokuryo Farm's premier sale. 6 00:00:17,851 --> 00:00:21,421 However, after a bidding war exceeding 300 million yen with Yoshihiro Shiina, 7 00:00:21,488 --> 00:00:23,656 he missed out on the promising new horse. 8 00:00:23,723 --> 00:00:26,993 Kurisu then recommended a 100-million-yen colt, 9 00:00:27,060 --> 00:00:29,462 born at the family home of his ex, Kanako Nozaki. 10 00:00:29,529 --> 00:00:31,031 Do you have the will to win? 11 00:00:31,097 --> 00:00:33,099 - Cut it out, Dad! - Oh, wow, well said. 12 00:00:33,166 --> 00:00:36,536 What seemed like a certain falling out… 13 00:00:36,603 --> 00:00:37,904 I'll win the G1. 14 00:00:37,971 --> 00:00:40,340 For that, I need a Hidaka horse. 15 00:00:40,407 --> 00:00:42,375 Let me join your dream. 16 00:00:42,442 --> 00:00:43,910 Please, I beg you! 17 00:00:43,977 --> 00:00:47,213 Moved by Sanno's passionate sincerity, Takeshi softened his stance. 18 00:00:47,280 --> 00:00:49,649 Kurisu's team acquired the colt, 19 00:00:49,716 --> 00:00:53,053 named him Royal Hope, and aimed for the Arima Kinen, but… 20 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:14,674 {\an8}Hope! 21 00:01:23,450 --> 00:01:24,784 {\an8}See you, Hope. 22 00:01:29,689 --> 00:01:31,925 Oh, three tail wags. 23 00:01:31,991 --> 00:01:33,393 {\an8}He's in a good mood. 24 00:01:34,327 --> 00:01:35,395 {\an8}Really? 25 00:01:35,462 --> 00:01:38,865 {\an8}After building up his body for a year at Nozaki Farm, 26 00:01:38,932 --> 00:01:42,936 {\an8}Hope moved to a training farm for basic racehorse training, 27 00:01:43,002 --> 00:01:44,571 known as breaking. 28 00:01:50,310 --> 00:01:53,146 Do your best! 29 00:01:53,213 --> 00:01:54,948 Do your best! 30 00:01:58,118 --> 00:01:59,752 Do your best! 31 00:02:03,890 --> 00:02:05,725 Do your best! 32 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:08,094 Do your best! 33 00:02:27,814 --> 00:02:28,815 Sorry to keep you waiting! 34 00:02:29,749 --> 00:02:31,351 Oh, it's okay. 35 00:02:31,417 --> 00:02:33,620 Sorry for calling you all the way out here. 36 00:02:34,187 --> 00:02:35,555 Where's the president? 37 00:02:35,622 --> 00:02:38,057 He had to go to Maebashi for his main business. 38 00:02:38,124 --> 00:02:38,958 My apologies. 39 00:02:39,025 --> 00:02:42,028 No, maybe it's for the best. 40 00:02:42,095 --> 00:02:45,798 I don't know what he'd say if he saw Hope now. 41 00:02:45,865 --> 00:02:48,434 Let's discuss how to report it later. 42 00:02:48,501 --> 00:02:49,469 Go ahead. 43 00:02:52,372 --> 00:02:55,175 They say he hasn't let his guard down at all. 44 00:02:55,241 --> 00:02:58,511 No matter which staff member tries, he won't run properly. 45 00:02:58,578 --> 00:03:00,380 He's completely uncontrollable. 46 00:03:04,651 --> 00:03:09,756 Looking for a jockey at this stage is virtually unheard of. 47 00:03:10,290 --> 00:03:14,827 If we don't have a breakthrough soon, even his debut is in jeopardy. 48 00:03:17,397 --> 00:03:20,567 I've been looking for a jockey skilled at riding difficult horses, 49 00:03:20,633 --> 00:03:22,402 but no one is interested. 50 00:03:22,969 --> 00:03:25,038 {\an8}Isn't there one person left? 51 00:03:25,104 --> 00:03:26,973 Ryujiro Saki. What about him? 52 00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:32,378 Oh, he's a candidate, but maybe not realistic. 53 00:03:33,079 --> 00:03:36,349 He's a jockey in the Iwate local racing circuit right now. 54 00:03:36,849 --> 00:03:37,750 Iwate? 55 00:03:41,354 --> 00:03:44,891 Hironaka and Kurisu headed to Iwate to find a jockey 56 00:03:44,958 --> 00:03:47,594 who can handle the wild horse, Hope. 57 00:03:48,228 --> 00:03:50,163 SAKI STABLES 58 00:03:54,434 --> 00:03:56,402 - Ryujiro. - You actually came. 59 00:03:57,103 --> 00:03:58,371 How are things? 60 00:03:59,405 --> 00:04:02,075 Oh, just so-so. 61 00:04:03,876 --> 00:04:07,480 Oh, right. This is Eiji Kurisu, the one I told you about on the phone. 62 00:04:08,014 --> 00:04:09,382 Please, have this. 63 00:04:10,049 --> 00:04:10,984 Thanks. 64 00:04:11,551 --> 00:04:13,753 I'm Kurisu from Royal Human. 65 00:04:14,554 --> 00:04:15,388 I'm Saki. 66 00:04:15,455 --> 00:04:16,489 SAKI STABLE, JOCKEY 67 00:04:16,556 --> 00:04:17,523 I'm a jockey. 68 00:04:17,590 --> 00:04:18,891 Sorry. 69 00:04:18,958 --> 00:04:20,693 - He's like this. - It's fine. 70 00:04:20,760 --> 00:04:22,629 Did you watch the video I sent? 71 00:04:23,229 --> 00:04:25,932 Yeah, he's really giving you trouble. 72 00:04:26,432 --> 00:04:27,500 It was funny. 73 00:04:30,970 --> 00:04:31,938 Hey. 74 00:04:32,972 --> 00:04:33,906 Mr. Saki. 75 00:04:34,707 --> 00:04:37,877 I watched the video of you riding in the Teio Sho. 76 00:04:38,678 --> 00:04:41,347 It may be weird to be telling you this, 77 00:04:41,414 --> 00:04:46,386 but your racing sense and your handling of the reins really impressed me. 78 00:04:46,919 --> 00:04:49,989 - Well, a national horse still overtook me. - That's not… 79 00:04:50,857 --> 00:04:51,791 Since your debut, 80 00:04:51,858 --> 00:04:54,927 you've always ranked high among the Iwate circuit's jockeys. 81 00:04:54,994 --> 00:04:56,596 Which is no surprise. 82 00:04:56,663 --> 00:04:58,965 No, it's nothing, really. 83 00:04:59,032 --> 00:05:00,867 Let me get straight to the point. 84 00:05:01,868 --> 00:05:04,103 Would you consider riding our Royal Hope? 85 00:05:04,904 --> 00:05:05,738 What? 86 00:05:05,805 --> 00:05:09,442 I told him that licenses for local and national racing are different. 87 00:05:09,509 --> 00:05:11,244 - Then you know I can't. - We'll figure it out. 88 00:05:12,211 --> 00:05:16,049 I knew it was a long shot when I told him about you. 89 00:05:16,115 --> 00:05:18,484 But it's not actually impossible, right? 90 00:05:18,551 --> 00:05:20,286 Ryujiro, you were originally… 91 00:05:20,353 --> 00:05:21,387 - Tanaka. - Yes? 92 00:05:21,454 --> 00:05:23,723 - Contact the farrier for tomorrow. - I will. 93 00:05:23,790 --> 00:05:24,824 Would you… 94 00:05:25,458 --> 00:05:27,694 consider transferring to the national circuit? 95 00:05:28,761 --> 00:05:30,029 Hey. 96 00:05:30,096 --> 00:05:31,331 Don't be unreasonable. 97 00:05:31,397 --> 00:05:34,701 If you meet Hope, I'm sure you'll understand his appeal. 98 00:05:35,234 --> 00:05:36,803 Please consider it. 99 00:05:41,140 --> 00:05:43,509 Only if that horse truly has talent. 100 00:05:44,110 --> 00:05:46,879 I want horses that are easy to win with, plain and simple. 101 00:05:48,815 --> 00:05:50,316 But your horse… 102 00:05:51,317 --> 00:05:52,552 seems questionable. 103 00:06:02,295 --> 00:06:03,529 Jockeys. 104 00:06:03,596 --> 00:06:04,597 The JRA, 105 00:06:04,664 --> 00:06:08,468 Japan's national racing authority, currently employs about 150 jockeys. 106 00:06:08,534 --> 00:06:12,505 In addition, licensed foreign jockeys also participate. 107 00:06:12,572 --> 00:06:14,040 To become a jockey, 108 00:06:14,107 --> 00:06:16,909 one must generally graduate from a racing school, 109 00:06:16,976 --> 00:06:20,446 pass rigorous examinations, and obtain a jockey license. 110 00:06:20,513 --> 00:06:25,051 However, local racing operates under a different type of jockey license. 111 00:06:25,118 --> 00:06:27,553 Therefore, jockeys affiliated with local racing 112 00:06:27,620 --> 00:06:32,191 are not permitted to ride in the national races, with some exceptions. 113 00:06:32,258 --> 00:06:33,693 Local and National. 114 00:06:33,760 --> 00:06:36,929 Even though they are all jockeys, they live in different worlds. 115 00:06:37,697 --> 00:06:41,167 ROYAL HOPE 116 00:06:42,301 --> 00:06:44,670 Local racing also has many unique horses. 117 00:06:45,304 --> 00:06:48,708 Jockeys must have the skill to tame them. 118 00:06:53,179 --> 00:06:55,748 I've been in a few interleague races with him, 119 00:06:55,815 --> 00:06:57,817 and his riding technique is genuine. 120 00:06:58,518 --> 00:07:00,686 He has experience with unruly horses, 121 00:07:00,753 --> 00:07:04,223 so Hope should be comfortable running with him. 122 00:07:04,290 --> 00:07:05,825 There are precedents, right? 123 00:07:05,892 --> 00:07:08,828 People who transferred from Local to National. 124 00:07:09,796 --> 00:07:13,032 Only a handful. It's that difficult a choice. 125 00:07:13,533 --> 00:07:16,269 If the person isn't motivated, we can't force him to. 126 00:07:21,707 --> 00:07:24,010 - Did you say, Ryujiro Saki? - Yes. 127 00:07:24,076 --> 00:07:26,279 I see. Not bad. 128 00:07:26,345 --> 00:07:27,680 He's very skilled. 129 00:07:27,747 --> 00:07:31,851 However, he's completely unenthusiastic about transferring. 130 00:07:31,918 --> 00:07:34,086 Oh, I see. 131 00:07:34,153 --> 00:07:36,088 Mr. Taira, if you know anything at all. 132 00:07:36,155 --> 00:07:38,424 Any intel that may help me negotiate. 133 00:07:38,491 --> 00:07:39,959 Could you tell me? 134 00:07:40,026 --> 00:07:42,261 I could, but… 135 00:07:43,062 --> 00:07:44,163 Can I write about it? 136 00:07:44,230 --> 00:07:45,164 What? 137 00:07:45,231 --> 00:07:49,168 "Widely detested, infamous horse owner, Kozo Sanno 138 00:07:49,235 --> 00:07:51,771 appoints troublemaker, Ryujiro Saki. 139 00:07:51,838 --> 00:07:54,040 The full story!" 140 00:07:54,106 --> 00:07:54,941 Troublemaker? 141 00:07:55,007 --> 00:07:59,045 Did you know that Saki was enrolled in the JRA Horseracing School? 142 00:07:59,111 --> 00:08:02,615 No. So his debut was in National Racing? 143 00:08:02,682 --> 00:08:04,383 No, he dropped out. 144 00:08:05,451 --> 00:08:07,119 He got involved in a fight. 145 00:08:08,221 --> 00:08:09,088 What? 146 00:08:09,155 --> 00:08:12,058 Horseracing School students, in their second year, 147 00:08:12,124 --> 00:08:17,096 are assigned to a stable for practical training. 148 00:08:17,163 --> 00:08:20,800 That's when Saki and another student 149 00:08:20,867 --> 00:08:23,236 got in a fight, right in the training center. 150 00:08:24,337 --> 00:08:28,908 Saki, labeled a troublemaker, got isolated at the stable and the school. 151 00:08:28,975 --> 00:08:32,812 Not long after, he dropped out, went back to Morioka, his hometown, 152 00:08:32,879 --> 00:08:36,015 and made his debut as a Local Jockey. 153 00:08:36,082 --> 00:08:38,284 What was the cause of the incident? 154 00:08:38,351 --> 00:08:41,554 Who knows? It was just some kids fighting. 155 00:08:42,655 --> 00:08:47,126 Man, this would make for an interesting article! 156 00:08:49,195 --> 00:08:50,596 What do you think? 157 00:08:51,464 --> 00:08:55,101 Mr. Hironaka recommended him. So I believe he is the right choice. 158 00:08:58,804 --> 00:08:59,639 What? 159 00:09:00,339 --> 00:09:02,875 "The Elites' Future Forecast." 160 00:09:03,809 --> 00:09:06,379 {\an8}Oh, this is Mr. Shiina's horse. 161 00:09:06,445 --> 00:09:07,813 {\an8}Valshare. 162 00:09:08,481 --> 00:09:11,817 The problem is that Hope's name… 163 00:09:11,884 --> 00:09:12,818 Is it in there? 164 00:09:14,787 --> 00:09:16,355 It's not. 165 00:09:19,225 --> 00:09:21,827 Those reporters haven't done enough homework. 166 00:09:22,929 --> 00:09:24,764 Those aren't the only horses! 167 00:09:25,264 --> 00:09:28,601 But a horse doesn't run alone. 168 00:09:28,668 --> 00:09:33,039 It depends on the people around it and the passion poured into it. 169 00:09:33,539 --> 00:09:37,043 So I think we can rewrite this forecast if we want to. 170 00:09:37,977 --> 00:09:39,912 You're getting bolder, aren't you? 171 00:09:40,446 --> 00:09:41,948 Oh, my apologies. 172 00:09:42,915 --> 00:09:45,918 So, President, what about Mr. Saki's transfer? 173 00:09:46,485 --> 00:09:47,887 I don't like him. 174 00:09:48,421 --> 00:09:49,355 What? 175 00:09:49,989 --> 00:09:53,392 Why did Hironaka choose such a difficult guy? 176 00:09:54,126 --> 00:09:55,962 Shouldn't he pick one that's won a national race? 177 00:09:56,929 --> 00:09:58,764 It's because… 178 00:10:00,967 --> 00:10:05,071 He is a jockey with that much potential. 179 00:10:08,975 --> 00:10:10,076 President. 180 00:10:11,210 --> 00:10:13,079 To turn the odds, 181 00:10:13,145 --> 00:10:17,016 sometimes we must go off the rails and take a bold strategy. 182 00:10:17,883 --> 00:10:21,854 "A notable jockey transfers from Local, choosing to ride Royal Hope!" 183 00:10:22,488 --> 00:10:24,924 The media would eat it up. 184 00:10:25,491 --> 00:10:26,692 Media attention, huh? 185 00:10:27,326 --> 00:10:29,462 - Yes. - Can you convince him? 186 00:10:30,963 --> 00:10:33,299 I will go to Iwate again. 187 00:10:37,336 --> 00:10:40,473 You're persistent. I already told you it was unreasonable. 188 00:10:40,539 --> 00:10:44,377 All the more reason to. The satisfaction would be immense. 189 00:10:44,877 --> 00:10:48,047 If you transfer and succeed in National, 190 00:10:48,114 --> 00:10:50,650 I believe many racing fans would be delighted. 191 00:10:51,817 --> 00:10:54,086 That was your dream back then, right? 192 00:10:56,555 --> 00:10:57,823 I apologize. 193 00:10:57,890 --> 00:11:00,860 I heard about your time at the Horseracing School from a friend. 194 00:11:01,427 --> 00:11:02,428 I see. 195 00:11:03,996 --> 00:11:05,097 How about this? 196 00:11:07,099 --> 00:11:12,071 If you want me, no matter what, entrust that horse to a stable in Morioka. 197 00:11:12,605 --> 00:11:14,607 If you stable him here, I'll ride him. 198 00:11:14,674 --> 00:11:16,409 Sounds reasonable, right? 199 00:11:18,110 --> 00:11:19,412 I'm afraid we can't. 200 00:11:19,945 --> 00:11:22,515 We are aiming to win a G1, 201 00:11:23,115 --> 00:11:24,850 the Arima Kinen, with Royal Hope. 202 00:11:26,819 --> 00:11:29,155 I see. That's good. 203 00:11:29,822 --> 00:11:30,756 You dream big. 204 00:11:32,525 --> 00:11:35,561 Everyone wants to race nationals. 205 00:11:37,563 --> 00:11:38,998 You're arrogant. 206 00:11:40,266 --> 00:11:42,201 - I'm done here. - Mr. Saki! 207 00:11:43,002 --> 00:11:46,272 Not every jockey can be lured by the national circuit. 208 00:11:58,484 --> 00:11:59,852 RYUJIRO'S FATHER 209 00:11:59,919 --> 00:12:03,456 His old man is a trainer in Morioka. 210 00:12:03,522 --> 00:12:06,659 Indeed, local racing has its own pride. 211 00:12:06,726 --> 00:12:08,561 I acted carelessly. 212 00:12:09,328 --> 00:12:12,598 I thought there was no "local" or "national" in horse racing. 213 00:12:12,665 --> 00:12:13,733 What should we do? 214 00:12:13,799 --> 00:12:15,668 Should I look for another jockey? 215 00:12:16,202 --> 00:12:18,370 You do that, Mr. Hironaka. 216 00:12:18,437 --> 00:12:22,408 I'll try to think on Mr. Saki some more. 217 00:12:22,475 --> 00:12:27,379 I just can't see him as a mere troublemaker. 218 00:12:29,482 --> 00:12:31,183 I've confirmed the facts. 219 00:12:31,250 --> 00:12:33,352 {\an8}It's quite a serious problem, isn't it? 220 00:12:33,853 --> 00:12:35,087 ROYAL HUMAN HR DIRECTOR 221 00:12:35,154 --> 00:12:37,123 Thank you for notifying me. 222 00:12:37,923 --> 00:12:41,193 I will conduct an internal investigation immediately. 223 00:12:41,260 --> 00:12:42,261 Really? 224 00:12:42,928 --> 00:12:44,563 Then we'll publish this next… 225 00:12:59,678 --> 00:13:02,148 I'll make the payment today. 226 00:13:02,214 --> 00:13:03,249 Thank you. 227 00:13:03,783 --> 00:13:06,986 Actually, I have one more thing. A different story. 228 00:13:07,686 --> 00:13:09,622 Are you interested? 229 00:13:16,462 --> 00:13:17,696 You okay? 230 00:13:18,497 --> 00:13:19,331 Oh, my. 231 00:13:19,865 --> 00:13:20,866 Hello. 232 00:13:21,500 --> 00:13:22,601 Oh, Ryujiro! 233 00:13:24,904 --> 00:13:26,605 - I'll take over. - Thanks. 234 00:13:27,840 --> 00:13:28,941 There, there. 235 00:13:29,475 --> 00:13:30,709 There, there. 236 00:13:30,776 --> 00:13:34,046 Huh? It hurts, doesn't it? 237 00:13:34,547 --> 00:13:36,182 You want to run full tilt, right? 238 00:13:36,248 --> 00:13:38,417 Let's take our time to heal. 239 00:13:39,885 --> 00:13:41,520 Take it slow. 240 00:13:43,522 --> 00:13:44,356 There, there. 241 00:13:44,857 --> 00:13:46,158 - All yours. - Okay. 242 00:13:53,299 --> 00:13:54,333 How is he? 243 00:13:55,100 --> 00:13:56,869 He's okay. 244 00:14:01,607 --> 00:14:03,909 You can still run. 245 00:14:04,410 --> 00:14:08,347 This is why you left National to come to Iwate! 246 00:14:12,451 --> 00:14:14,954 That was your dream back then, right? 247 00:14:17,122 --> 00:14:18,757 Try saying that again! 248 00:14:18,824 --> 00:14:20,659 - Stop it! - How are we different? 249 00:14:20,726 --> 00:14:22,995 - Hey! - Stop it, Ryujiro! 250 00:14:23,062 --> 00:14:25,130 - Let me go! - What are you doing here? 251 00:14:40,012 --> 00:14:41,213 Sorry. 252 00:14:41,280 --> 00:14:43,382 This horse is too difficult. 253 00:14:43,449 --> 00:14:48,287 I understand you want to stick to Hidaka horses, but… 254 00:14:49,421 --> 00:14:51,223 Thank you. I'll consider it. 255 00:15:03,068 --> 00:15:04,904 Completely hopeless. 256 00:15:04,970 --> 00:15:07,039 The trainers want to give up too. 257 00:15:07,106 --> 00:15:09,608 Mr. Saki is our only hope. 258 00:15:11,277 --> 00:15:13,412 What about his assault case? 259 00:15:14,713 --> 00:15:17,349 I'm trying to find someone who knows what happened. 260 00:15:17,416 --> 00:15:21,086 They all seem to agree Mr. Saki was the aggressor. 261 00:15:21,153 --> 00:15:23,455 You'll have to ask him yourself. 262 00:15:23,522 --> 00:15:25,624 That's impossible. 263 00:15:25,691 --> 00:15:27,326 He's still wary of me. 264 00:15:27,393 --> 00:15:29,495 Just like Hope. 265 00:15:31,563 --> 00:15:32,464 Indeed. 266 00:15:36,702 --> 00:15:40,005 Sorry for burdening you with this. 267 00:15:41,240 --> 00:15:44,710 But please, keep doing your best. 268 00:15:47,179 --> 00:15:49,214 MR. TAIRA 269 00:15:49,281 --> 00:15:50,349 Oh, it's Mr. Taira. 270 00:15:51,817 --> 00:15:52,651 Yes, hello? 271 00:15:53,218 --> 00:15:55,220 I found out who fought with Saki. 272 00:15:55,921 --> 00:15:56,755 What? 273 00:15:57,256 --> 00:15:58,524 A jockey named Matsui. 274 00:15:59,892 --> 00:16:04,163 His father is also a jockey, and he's an up-and-coming rookie. 275 00:16:06,799 --> 00:16:08,000 Mr. Matsui! 276 00:16:09,902 --> 00:16:11,737 No, he attacked me first. 277 00:16:12,237 --> 00:16:14,039 That was years ago. 278 00:16:14,106 --> 00:16:17,042 Everyone who goes to that school has a dream, you know. 279 00:16:17,710 --> 00:16:20,646 - Is it something one simply gives up on? - Leave me alone. 280 00:16:20,713 --> 00:16:22,815 Please. Tell me something, anything. 281 00:16:22,881 --> 00:16:23,849 Excuse me. 282 00:16:24,550 --> 00:16:25,584 I have to go. 283 00:16:28,954 --> 00:16:29,955 Hello. 284 00:16:32,558 --> 00:16:34,293 It's about Ryujiro Saki, isn't it? 285 00:16:34,860 --> 00:16:35,694 What? 286 00:16:36,328 --> 00:16:40,099 You have been asking around about him. 287 00:16:40,165 --> 00:16:41,967 It's become a bit of a rumor. 288 00:16:42,735 --> 00:16:44,203 Oh, I see. 289 00:16:44,970 --> 00:16:46,205 I don't know what to say… 290 00:16:47,006 --> 00:16:47,873 How embarrassing. 291 00:16:47,940 --> 00:16:50,376 - President, your meeting… - I know. 292 00:16:52,478 --> 00:16:54,380 Are you free tonight? 293 00:16:55,748 --> 00:16:56,949 What? 294 00:16:57,016 --> 00:16:59,752 So he rode one of your horses during training? 295 00:16:59,818 --> 00:17:00,652 Yes. 296 00:17:00,719 --> 00:17:02,321 I remember it well. 297 00:17:03,022 --> 00:17:05,457 He worked as hard as a professional. 298 00:17:05,524 --> 00:17:10,295 He was dedicated to building trust with the horses. 299 00:17:10,829 --> 00:17:14,299 Mr. Ogino thought highly of him. It's a shame he got into that fight. 300 00:17:17,369 --> 00:17:19,238 Do you know the cause? 301 00:17:20,739 --> 00:17:21,573 More or less. 302 00:17:22,574 --> 00:17:25,244 That jockey, Matsui, whom you talked to… 303 00:17:25,310 --> 00:17:29,481 It seems he would mock Saki about him being from a local stable. 304 00:17:30,049 --> 00:17:31,283 On that day too. 305 00:17:34,787 --> 00:17:35,788 Hello. 306 00:17:37,723 --> 00:17:38,891 Good morning, sir! 307 00:17:39,591 --> 00:17:40,959 How's our horse doing? 308 00:17:41,026 --> 00:17:42,094 Oh, right. 309 00:17:43,462 --> 00:17:44,363 Looking good. 310 00:17:44,430 --> 00:17:47,132 It's like he knows how to win. 311 00:17:48,133 --> 00:17:49,768 I think he will grow more. 312 00:17:50,803 --> 00:17:53,639 Perhaps we'll work together someday. 313 00:17:54,606 --> 00:17:55,707 Keep up the good work. 314 00:17:56,442 --> 00:17:57,509 Yes, sir. 315 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:02,448 Thank you! 316 00:18:07,319 --> 00:18:08,454 Sales talk, huh? 317 00:18:10,155 --> 00:18:12,658 It must be tough trying to get ahead. 318 00:18:14,026 --> 00:18:16,028 I was just talking about the horse. 319 00:18:16,095 --> 00:18:17,196 There aren't any… 320 00:18:17,696 --> 00:18:19,098 Horses like that in Morioka. 321 00:18:19,598 --> 00:18:21,667 He's wasted on you. 322 00:18:25,537 --> 00:18:27,005 It's not your own talent. 323 00:18:27,639 --> 00:18:30,175 The horses here are all on a different level. 324 00:18:31,310 --> 00:18:32,911 Compared to your local horses. 325 00:18:37,116 --> 00:18:38,550 Try saying that again! 326 00:18:38,617 --> 00:18:41,453 No one defended Saki. 327 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:44,623 Matsui is the son of a famous jockey, and besides, 328 00:18:45,257 --> 00:18:47,025 Saki threw the first punch. 329 00:18:47,092 --> 00:18:48,127 It was inexcusable. 330 00:18:48,760 --> 00:18:52,297 Still, he shouldn't have quit. 331 00:18:52,931 --> 00:18:54,399 If you run away, everything's over. 332 00:18:55,467 --> 00:18:57,169 Was this helpful? 333 00:18:58,070 --> 00:18:59,037 Thank you. 334 00:18:59,705 --> 00:19:00,806 It's more than enough. 335 00:19:02,508 --> 00:19:04,376 Valshare debuts next year. 336 00:19:05,177 --> 00:19:08,247 I plan to appoint Matsui as his jockey. 337 00:19:09,615 --> 00:19:10,949 He has grown, too. 338 00:19:12,017 --> 00:19:14,520 It's only natural to want an in-demand jockey. 339 00:19:23,795 --> 00:19:25,998 {\an8}This is an accusation regarding double dispatching. 340 00:19:26,064 --> 00:19:27,432 I already gave them money. 341 00:19:28,133 --> 00:19:29,668 So this matter… 342 00:19:31,470 --> 00:19:33,205 is handled. 343 00:19:34,239 --> 00:19:36,441 But shady dealings continue. 344 00:19:37,176 --> 00:19:39,811 We need to stop those transactions right away 345 00:19:39,878 --> 00:19:41,947 and reorganize the staff. 346 00:19:42,481 --> 00:19:43,916 Can you leave this to me? 347 00:19:44,783 --> 00:19:45,918 I will handle this. 348 00:19:46,652 --> 00:19:47,553 Father. 349 00:19:48,153 --> 00:19:50,622 I'll make changes. But I won't fire anyone. 350 00:19:51,557 --> 00:19:53,325 This is my responsibility. 351 00:19:55,127 --> 00:19:56,128 You sure talk big. 352 00:19:57,029 --> 00:19:57,863 What? 353 00:19:59,631 --> 00:20:01,800 One more thing I want to talk about… 354 00:20:03,502 --> 00:20:04,603 Oh. 355 00:20:07,906 --> 00:20:09,241 What is it? 356 00:20:11,910 --> 00:20:13,445 Never mind. 357 00:20:13,512 --> 00:20:14,346 Hey! 358 00:20:16,348 --> 00:20:18,417 Why not just leave it to him? 359 00:20:18,483 --> 00:20:19,718 KOZO'S WIFE 360 00:20:19,785 --> 00:20:20,886 It's unseemly… 361 00:20:21,887 --> 00:20:23,589 to always want to get ahead. 362 00:20:29,127 --> 00:20:30,596 Shorten the distance. 363 00:20:30,662 --> 00:20:31,563 Okay. 364 00:20:32,297 --> 00:20:33,298 That's right. 365 00:20:34,132 --> 00:20:35,634 - Don't be scared. - Sorry. 366 00:20:42,975 --> 00:20:45,010 Do you have travel fees to burn? 367 00:20:45,577 --> 00:20:47,512 I heard your story from Mr. Shiina. 368 00:20:49,214 --> 00:20:50,849 Let's talk again. 369 00:20:53,352 --> 00:20:56,021 He must also have been desperate. Go ahead. 370 00:20:57,689 --> 00:21:00,759 I think he just didn't want to lose to someone from Local, 371 00:21:00,826 --> 00:21:02,394 who he thinks is inferior. 372 00:21:04,529 --> 00:21:05,464 But… 373 00:21:05,530 --> 00:21:06,798 I couldn't bear it. 374 00:21:10,168 --> 00:21:11,603 How are we so different? 375 00:21:12,271 --> 00:21:14,740 No matter where you're born, people are people. 376 00:21:14,806 --> 00:21:16,541 Horses are horses. 377 00:21:17,442 --> 00:21:18,410 You're right. 378 00:21:18,977 --> 00:21:21,513 So can you really blame me for giving up? 379 00:21:30,155 --> 00:21:31,923 It's the same with our Hope. 380 00:21:32,591 --> 00:21:37,129 Hope was born in Hidaka, and his breeders had high hopes for him. 381 00:21:38,397 --> 00:21:43,535 But no owner believed in his ability. 382 00:21:45,370 --> 00:21:49,341 "If you go to Hokuryo Farm, you can find sure-win horses." 383 00:21:50,309 --> 00:21:53,545 And so, they dismissed Hope. 384 00:21:55,747 --> 00:21:59,551 But our president declared, 385 00:22:01,987 --> 00:22:03,855 "We will win with a Hidaka horse." 386 00:22:05,524 --> 00:22:09,528 For both horse and rider, where you are born doesn't matter. 387 00:22:10,762 --> 00:22:12,130 Talent is talent. 388 00:22:13,332 --> 00:22:17,803 We will win the Arima Kinen with Royal Hope. 389 00:22:19,371 --> 00:22:23,842 A Hidaka horse from a small farm will beat Hokuryo's ones. 390 00:22:32,050 --> 00:22:34,920 I didn't think you were this passionate, Mr. Kurisu. 391 00:22:39,925 --> 00:22:43,962 We have a week to register you for the JRA jockey license exam. 392 00:22:44,763 --> 00:22:45,731 Please. 393 00:22:46,365 --> 00:22:49,568 Come with us and win the Arima. 394 00:22:55,107 --> 00:22:56,241 I understand how you feel. 395 00:22:57,542 --> 00:22:58,377 But… 396 00:22:59,311 --> 00:23:03,515 those feelings are not enough to win me over. 397 00:23:04,583 --> 00:23:06,752 Is there nothing that can be done with Hope? 398 00:23:07,386 --> 00:23:10,355 We've done everything we can, but nothing is working. 399 00:23:11,890 --> 00:23:13,925 Does Kurisu know about this? 400 00:23:13,992 --> 00:23:14,826 Yes. 401 00:23:14,893 --> 00:23:18,497 He's still working on our last chance. 402 00:23:19,197 --> 00:23:22,134 I apologize for the delayed report. 403 00:23:23,235 --> 00:23:24,069 So? 404 00:23:25,737 --> 00:23:27,939 - Do you want me to give up on Hope? - No. 405 00:23:28,006 --> 00:23:29,741 That's not it. 406 00:23:29,808 --> 00:23:30,742 Then what? 407 00:23:31,243 --> 00:23:33,845 It's true that if you look at Hope now 408 00:23:33,912 --> 00:23:36,348 and say you're aiming for Arima, people will laugh at you. 409 00:23:37,416 --> 00:23:41,620 But I'm captivated by Hope's true strength. 410 00:23:41,686 --> 00:23:43,822 In his refusal to yield, 411 00:23:43,889 --> 00:23:48,059 I feel a fighting spirit and a power that speed alone cannot measure. 412 00:23:48,126 --> 00:23:52,798 Could you please trust us and wait just a little longer? 413 00:23:53,832 --> 00:23:56,468 Can you bet on us? 414 00:23:57,335 --> 00:23:58,170 Mr. Saki. 415 00:23:59,438 --> 00:24:01,940 Are you fine with running away like this? 416 00:24:05,377 --> 00:24:07,446 You don't understand, Mr. Kurisu. 417 00:24:11,183 --> 00:24:13,652 If I leave, what will happen to this place? 418 00:24:15,987 --> 00:24:18,623 I left once before, aiming to go National. 419 00:24:19,958 --> 00:24:26,298 And then, when I turned tail and ran home, they welcomed me back. 420 00:24:27,933 --> 00:24:31,403 They didn't say anything. 421 00:24:35,507 --> 00:24:36,575 So… 422 00:24:40,178 --> 00:24:42,447 Do you think I can just leave again? 423 00:24:46,117 --> 00:24:49,855 I'm sorry for not understanding anything. 424 00:24:52,157 --> 00:24:53,458 Now you know. 425 00:24:59,197 --> 00:25:00,832 What are you doing? 426 00:25:00,899 --> 00:25:03,168 Don't use us as an excuse. 427 00:25:04,669 --> 00:25:05,504 What? 428 00:25:08,740 --> 00:25:09,908 Hey! 429 00:25:09,975 --> 00:25:11,710 Don't mess with me! 430 00:25:13,778 --> 00:25:16,748 Even if you aren't here, this place won't go under. 431 00:25:17,449 --> 00:25:20,752 I'll stand on my own two feet until I die, so… 432 00:25:21,419 --> 00:25:23,588 Stand on your own too! 433 00:25:26,925 --> 00:25:28,026 Hironaka. 434 00:25:28,660 --> 00:25:32,397 I've told you many times, I don't know anything about horses. 435 00:25:33,031 --> 00:25:36,067 So I have no choice but to bet on you two. 436 00:25:38,103 --> 00:25:39,337 Don't give up. 437 00:25:41,039 --> 00:25:42,307 I won't either. 438 00:25:43,909 --> 00:25:44,743 Yes. 439 00:25:49,147 --> 00:25:51,383 I'm betting on me too. 440 00:25:55,487 --> 00:25:57,489 - Oh, thank you. - Hello, President Okabayashi. 441 00:25:57,556 --> 00:25:59,024 It's been a while. 442 00:25:59,090 --> 00:26:00,358 You look well as always. 443 00:26:01,092 --> 00:26:03,128 - Sorry for the sudden call. - It's fine. 444 00:26:04,563 --> 00:26:06,197 - What is it today? - Oh, right. 445 00:26:06,865 --> 00:26:07,699 You're scaring me. 446 00:26:07,766 --> 00:26:08,600 No… 447 00:26:09,634 --> 00:26:10,835 {\an8}SANNO BUILDING 448 00:26:10,902 --> 00:26:13,638 All 150 people who were dispatched to the port 449 00:26:14,205 --> 00:26:16,875 were transferred to a different industry. 450 00:26:16,942 --> 00:26:19,711 Of course, it was all done legitimately. 451 00:26:20,679 --> 00:26:22,414 No one had to be let go. 452 00:26:23,715 --> 00:26:25,717 Money can be recovered, 453 00:26:26,718 --> 00:26:29,054 but once you sack someone, they won't come back. 454 00:26:30,055 --> 00:26:32,757 I always say this, but people are our greatest asset. 455 00:26:37,562 --> 00:26:38,964 Oh, Chief. 456 00:26:39,030 --> 00:26:40,131 Excuse me. 457 00:26:40,966 --> 00:26:41,967 What is it? 458 00:26:42,534 --> 00:26:43,501 Well… 459 00:26:44,669 --> 00:26:48,506 We've finally found a jockey who will ride Royal Hope. 460 00:26:48,573 --> 00:26:51,876 A hiring? In HR, that's all in a day's work. 461 00:26:52,477 --> 00:26:54,346 I don't see how this is important. 462 00:26:56,848 --> 00:26:57,849 It's me. 463 00:26:57,916 --> 00:26:59,517 Regarding you-know-what, 464 00:26:59,584 --> 00:27:03,355 I will not be involved at all, so do what you want. 465 00:27:11,129 --> 00:27:12,530 Please wait! 466 00:27:12,597 --> 00:27:14,966 They are waiting for your reply. 467 00:27:15,033 --> 00:27:16,101 You do that. 468 00:27:16,167 --> 00:27:18,603 - No, but… - I'm leaving it to you! 469 00:27:19,437 --> 00:27:22,507 At least tell me what business you are… 470 00:27:25,610 --> 00:27:27,779 Ms. Takeda, what's wrong? 471 00:27:28,313 --> 00:27:31,916 Mr. Kurisu, this needs to be finalized today, 472 00:27:31,983 --> 00:27:33,218 but I have a meeting. 473 00:27:33,284 --> 00:27:34,152 Then I'll handle it. 474 00:27:34,219 --> 00:27:35,620 Thank you! 475 00:27:46,364 --> 00:27:47,432 Oh, my. 476 00:27:48,600 --> 00:27:50,035 - Can I pay by card? - Yes. 477 00:27:56,141 --> 00:27:58,076 MAEBASHI GENERAL HOSPITAL 478 00:28:06,151 --> 00:28:09,020 I told you it was just an examination. 479 00:28:09,087 --> 00:28:12,223 I thought it was a surgery. 480 00:28:12,290 --> 00:28:13,658 How are you feeling? 481 00:28:13,725 --> 00:28:15,193 I think I can eat today. 482 00:28:15,260 --> 00:28:16,561 That's good. 483 00:28:17,328 --> 00:28:18,797 Thank you. 484 00:28:22,467 --> 00:28:23,768 ROOM 121 MIKIKO NAKAJO 485 00:28:23,835 --> 00:28:25,937 You're overreacting. 486 00:29:05,944 --> 00:29:07,078 Ryujiro. 487 00:29:08,346 --> 00:29:09,380 He's here. 488 00:29:21,926 --> 00:29:23,862 He's very spirited. 489 00:29:29,234 --> 00:29:32,003 Is that so? There, there. 490 00:29:34,305 --> 00:29:35,507 It's your debut too. 491 00:29:37,942 --> 00:29:39,244 I'm also trying again. 492 00:29:44,616 --> 00:29:46,084 Three times. 493 00:29:47,018 --> 00:29:47,952 What? 494 00:29:48,019 --> 00:29:49,521 Three tail wags. 495 00:29:49,587 --> 00:29:51,322 There, there. 496 00:29:51,389 --> 00:29:53,858 Shall we run together? 497 00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:57,462 Okay. There, there. 498 00:29:58,429 --> 00:29:59,564 One, two. 499 00:30:00,532 --> 00:30:01,466 Okay. 500 00:30:02,333 --> 00:30:04,602 There, there. Let's do our best. 501 00:30:06,171 --> 00:30:08,540 Let's go. Good boy. 502 00:30:09,107 --> 00:30:11,976 Okay. Calm down. Take your time. 503 00:30:12,043 --> 00:30:13,311 Hello. 504 00:30:13,378 --> 00:30:14,946 Even if we're behind schedule, don't panic. 505 00:30:15,013 --> 00:30:16,447 Yes, I understand. 506 00:30:18,883 --> 00:30:20,151 {\an8}RIDING TECHNIQUES NATIONAL CIRCUIT EXPLAINED 507 00:30:20,218 --> 00:30:21,753 {\an8}NATIONAL CIRCUIT JOCKEY EXAM 508 00:30:25,356 --> 00:30:27,692 That's good. 509 00:30:29,694 --> 00:30:31,362 {\an8}VALSHARE 510 00:30:36,734 --> 00:30:37,769 There, there. 511 00:30:38,770 --> 00:30:39,971 There, there. 512 00:30:56,888 --> 00:30:58,156 Ryujiro. 513 00:30:58,990 --> 00:31:00,091 The exam… 514 00:31:00,158 --> 00:31:01,926 The exam results… 515 00:31:05,597 --> 00:31:06,931 Congratulations. 516 00:31:10,335 --> 00:31:14,706 {\an8}I thought once he got in the JRA, he would want to start racing immediately. 517 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:18,476 But he insisted on debuting with Hope. 518 00:31:19,577 --> 00:31:21,579 He's a great person. 519 00:31:21,646 --> 00:31:23,147 I'm sure you will like him. 520 00:31:23,781 --> 00:31:25,583 Let's see him run first. 521 00:31:29,187 --> 00:31:30,021 Ryujiro. 522 00:31:30,521 --> 00:31:31,356 Hey. 523 00:31:39,597 --> 00:31:42,867 Is that him? What a playboy. 524 00:31:43,768 --> 00:31:45,904 His appearance is rather unique. 525 00:32:03,421 --> 00:32:04,255 What? 526 00:32:05,123 --> 00:32:06,090 Who is it? 527 00:32:06,591 --> 00:32:08,693 - Hello! - Ryujiro's parents. 528 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:09,594 Please follow me. 529 00:32:09,661 --> 00:32:12,030 No, we'll stay here. 530 00:32:12,096 --> 00:32:13,631 Oh, but… 531 00:32:14,532 --> 00:32:17,702 Don't tell him we came. Please. 532 00:32:20,805 --> 00:32:21,973 Understood. 533 00:32:22,974 --> 00:32:26,611 - Please give this to him. - Of course. 534 00:32:29,080 --> 00:32:31,449 For getting him to come all this way… 535 00:32:32,116 --> 00:32:33,651 Thank you so much. 536 00:32:34,185 --> 00:32:36,454 Oh, I didn't do anything… 537 00:32:37,555 --> 00:32:39,424 He's a wonderful manager. 538 00:32:53,972 --> 00:32:54,806 Good job! 539 00:32:54,872 --> 00:32:56,240 Thanks. 540 00:32:56,975 --> 00:32:58,409 - Good job. - Thanks. 541 00:32:59,644 --> 00:33:01,779 What? What is this? 542 00:33:01,846 --> 00:33:02,880 Gomasuri dango! 543 00:33:02,947 --> 00:33:05,016 Nice one, Mr. Kurisu. 544 00:33:11,522 --> 00:33:13,291 When I was at the Horseracing School, 545 00:33:15,493 --> 00:33:21,566 my parents would bring some when they came for the annual meeting. 546 00:33:21,632 --> 00:33:22,467 GOMASURI DANGO 547 00:33:22,533 --> 00:33:24,969 That school's diet restrictions are very strict. 548 00:33:25,870 --> 00:33:29,440 So I looked forward to these. 549 00:33:35,747 --> 00:33:36,681 Yeah. 550 00:33:39,017 --> 00:33:39,951 This is it. 551 00:33:44,822 --> 00:33:46,657 Oh, right. Mr. Kurisu. 552 00:33:46,724 --> 00:33:47,558 Yes? 553 00:33:48,159 --> 00:33:51,229 From now on, call me Ryujiro. 554 00:33:51,295 --> 00:33:52,330 What? 555 00:33:53,097 --> 00:33:55,033 That's my lucky charm. 556 00:33:55,666 --> 00:33:58,136 Then I'll tell the president that. 557 00:33:58,202 --> 00:33:59,670 No, you do it too. 558 00:33:59,737 --> 00:34:01,606 But I'm just his secretary. 559 00:34:01,672 --> 00:34:03,041 We're a team, though. 560 00:34:03,107 --> 00:34:04,609 Oh, my. 561 00:34:05,209 --> 00:34:06,277 Well then… 562 00:34:07,712 --> 00:34:08,913 Ryujiro. 563 00:34:10,515 --> 00:34:12,116 Jeez, you're making it weird! 564 00:34:12,183 --> 00:34:13,051 Don't blush. 565 00:34:13,117 --> 00:34:15,319 I'll get used to it, gradually. 566 00:34:15,386 --> 00:34:16,354 Okay. 567 00:34:20,925 --> 00:34:22,060 How did I do? 568 00:34:23,261 --> 00:34:24,362 On today's run. 569 00:34:25,396 --> 00:34:26,697 Your honest thoughts. 570 00:34:28,666 --> 00:34:29,734 I'll buy one. 571 00:34:30,701 --> 00:34:31,836 A betting ticket. 572 00:34:32,437 --> 00:34:33,704 I'll bet on you. 573 00:34:35,540 --> 00:34:36,574 Okay. 574 00:34:37,975 --> 00:34:38,810 Thank you. 575 00:34:42,613 --> 00:34:44,615 Oh, it hurts! 576 00:34:44,682 --> 00:34:47,218 - Did he bite you again? - Yes! 577 00:34:47,285 --> 00:34:49,954 Tomorrow is his debut. He's probably pumped up. 578 00:34:50,021 --> 00:34:51,923 - Do you get bitten too, Ms. Yasukawa? - Me? 579 00:34:51,989 --> 00:34:53,458 No, I don't. 580 00:34:53,524 --> 00:34:54,492 Why? 581 00:34:57,562 --> 00:34:58,696 What are the odds? 582 00:34:59,263 --> 00:35:02,567 {\an8}Tenth out of twelve horses, 101.9. 583 00:35:05,503 --> 00:35:06,771 Which is the favorite? 584 00:35:08,239 --> 00:35:10,241 The one we failed to get. 585 00:35:10,808 --> 00:35:12,076 Valshare. 586 00:35:12,143 --> 00:35:14,245 {\an8}Mr. Shiina's horse. 587 00:35:14,312 --> 00:35:15,880 {\an8}Thank you for waiting. 588 00:35:16,614 --> 00:35:19,784 - Congrats on your debut race! - Yes! 589 00:35:21,752 --> 00:35:23,554 Gotta show the kid a good race. 590 00:35:24,822 --> 00:35:25,857 {\an8}Hope! 591 00:35:27,058 --> 00:35:28,759 ROYAL HOPE 592 00:35:34,065 --> 00:35:35,833 Well then, please do your best. 593 00:35:36,701 --> 00:35:37,802 Long time no see. 594 00:35:43,007 --> 00:35:45,643 I apologize for the trouble I caused back then. 595 00:35:47,011 --> 00:35:48,279 I'm excited for our race. 596 00:35:52,850 --> 00:35:54,652 - I'll come by later. - Understood. 597 00:36:01,392 --> 00:36:03,895 I'll teach you the difference in our levels. 598 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:10,501 A message from the president. 599 00:36:12,870 --> 00:36:16,274 "No matter what, we will not remove you. 600 00:36:16,807 --> 00:36:19,977 Don't focus on immediate wins. I want you to nurture Hope." 601 00:36:21,879 --> 00:36:23,014 I told you before, 602 00:36:23,981 --> 00:36:26,284 it's up to Hope whether I keep riding him. 603 00:36:28,286 --> 00:36:29,787 "Immediate wins"? 604 00:36:31,956 --> 00:36:35,626 - Of course I ride to win. - Stop! 605 00:36:36,194 --> 00:36:37,795 Leading jockey, you say? 606 00:36:37,862 --> 00:36:40,164 But that was in Local, right? I wonder. 607 00:36:40,231 --> 00:36:43,534 And he's on a Royal horse with an unknown pedigree. 608 00:36:43,601 --> 00:36:45,603 A horse from Hidaka. 609 00:36:47,038 --> 00:36:47,872 Yes. 610 00:36:47,939 --> 00:36:49,607 Valshare's a sure win. 611 00:36:54,779 --> 00:36:56,314 I think so too. 612 00:36:59,584 --> 00:37:03,688 But what are these expectations I'm having? 613 00:37:29,013 --> 00:37:31,082 {\an8}Tokyo Racecourse Fourth Race, 614 00:37:31,148 --> 00:37:33,651 {\an8}Make Debut Tokyo, Two-Year-Old Newcomer Race. 615 00:37:33,718 --> 00:37:36,087 {\an8}The 12 runners are entering the track. 616 00:37:37,355 --> 00:37:38,456 On the topic of debuts, 617 00:37:38,522 --> 00:37:41,926 one of the jockeys, Ryujiro Saki, has been active in Iwate racing, 618 00:37:41,993 --> 00:37:44,962 and he will be making his national debut in this race. 619 00:37:45,029 --> 00:37:46,330 Let's look forward to it. 620 00:37:46,931 --> 00:37:49,300 His aggressive riding style is his trademark, 621 00:37:49,367 --> 00:37:51,535 but the JRA circuit is unfamiliar to him. 622 00:37:51,602 --> 00:37:54,405 Let's see what kind of race he'll give us! 623 00:37:57,475 --> 00:37:58,542 Hello. 624 00:37:58,609 --> 00:38:00,811 Hope looks a bit nervous. 625 00:38:01,612 --> 00:38:03,347 {\an8}TOKYO FOURTH RACE - MAKE DEBUT TOKYO TWO-YEAR-OLDS 626 00:38:08,653 --> 00:38:10,354 Is that our new jockey uniform? 627 00:38:10,421 --> 00:38:12,323 It looks great on the turf. 628 00:38:14,592 --> 00:38:16,360 {\an8}Tokyo Racecourse, Race Four, 629 00:38:16,427 --> 00:38:18,796 Make Debut Tokyo Two-Year-Old Newcomer Race. 630 00:38:18,863 --> 00:38:21,365 Contested over 1,600 meters on turf with 12 horses. 631 00:38:21,432 --> 00:38:22,700 - Take pictures of Hope. - What? 632 00:38:22,767 --> 00:38:25,169 - Not Valshare? - It's fine, get Hope! 633 00:38:25,236 --> 00:38:27,204 The start is from the backstretch. 634 00:38:27,271 --> 00:38:30,608 Number 11, the favorite, Valshare, heads to the gate. 635 00:38:31,942 --> 00:38:32,777 Oh, no. 636 00:38:33,344 --> 00:38:36,380 Number 12, Royal Hope, is resisting going to the gate. 637 00:38:36,447 --> 00:38:39,617 - Hope… - Number 12 is refusing to enter. 638 00:38:40,284 --> 00:38:41,519 It's okay. 639 00:38:42,586 --> 00:38:43,688 I'm here with you. 640 00:38:45,556 --> 00:38:46,590 We're together. 641 00:38:48,292 --> 00:38:49,460 Let's have fun. 642 00:38:54,465 --> 00:38:58,869 Royal Hope is now entering the gate, guided by the handler. 643 00:39:04,975 --> 00:39:08,879 Now, being urged forward to Gate 12 is Royal Hope. 644 00:39:08,946 --> 00:39:10,881 The handler moves away. 645 00:39:29,200 --> 00:39:30,468 They're off! 646 00:39:30,534 --> 00:39:33,070 - Number 12, Royal Hope, is slow to start. - Oh, no. 647 00:39:33,137 --> 00:39:35,706 - What are you doing? - Jockey Ryujiro Saki is trying to recover! 648 00:39:35,773 --> 00:39:37,241 Now, the battle for the lead! 649 00:39:37,308 --> 00:39:39,944 From the outside, Number 11, Valshare, and Number Nine, Lovely Mood. 650 00:39:40,010 --> 00:39:41,512 - Valshare takes the lead! - Yes! 651 00:39:41,579 --> 00:39:43,247 Second is Number Nine, Lovely Mood, 652 00:39:43,314 --> 00:39:45,049 with Number Four, Classic Issue, right behind. 653 00:39:45,116 --> 00:39:47,051 - Lining up is Kogarashi Lady. - Hope. 654 00:39:47,118 --> 00:39:48,686 The second group is a cluster of three. 655 00:39:48,753 --> 00:39:50,755 Number Eight, Lalatint, joins them from the outside. 656 00:39:50,821 --> 00:39:52,857 - Making a group of four. - Hang on, Ryujiro! 657 00:39:52,923 --> 00:39:55,760 That's it. Rein him in. 658 00:39:55,826 --> 00:39:57,762 A half-length back is Number Seven, Week Will, 659 00:39:57,828 --> 00:39:59,830 and a length back is Number Ten, Zelrid. 660 00:39:59,897 --> 00:40:02,600 Another two lengths back is Number Five, Pioneer Sea. 661 00:40:02,666 --> 00:40:04,635 And Number 12, Royal Hope, is at the very rear. 662 00:40:05,703 --> 00:40:06,604 {\an8}It's okay. 663 00:40:06,670 --> 00:40:08,172 No need to rush. 664 00:40:10,107 --> 00:40:12,676 Rounding the third corner. Number 11, Valshare, is in the lead. 665 00:40:12,743 --> 00:40:14,912 - A one-length lead. Passing 800 meters. - Okay. 666 00:40:14,979 --> 00:40:17,248 In second is Number Nine, Lovely Mood. 667 00:40:17,314 --> 00:40:20,451 - Do your best! - Kogarashi Lady and Classic Issue! 668 00:40:20,518 --> 00:40:22,086 Fifth is Number Eight, Lalatint. 669 00:40:22,153 --> 00:40:25,122 Behind them is Number Two, Angie Rose, and on the inner rail, Gear Finale. 670 00:40:25,189 --> 00:40:27,825 Rounding the fourth corner, they head into the homestretch! 671 00:40:30,127 --> 00:40:31,629 Can you hear them? 672 00:40:32,196 --> 00:40:33,531 Amazing, right? 673 00:40:36,767 --> 00:40:37,601 Let's go! 674 00:40:52,249 --> 00:40:54,084 Perfect unity. 675 00:40:54,151 --> 00:40:56,854 Now, Number 11, Valshare, is still in the lead. 676 00:40:56,921 --> 00:40:58,456 - Can Valshare do it? - Hope! 677 00:40:58,522 --> 00:40:59,990 - Hope! - The long straight! 678 00:41:00,858 --> 00:41:04,161 Here, Number 12, Royal Hope, shifted to the outside! 679 00:41:04,228 --> 00:41:06,263 The leader, Valshare, passes the 400-meter mark. 680 00:41:06,330 --> 00:41:10,334 - Do it, Hope! - Surging from the outside is Royal Hope! 681 00:41:10,401 --> 00:41:12,169 - Do it! - Get the pictures! 682 00:41:12,236 --> 00:41:14,305 Hope moves from fourth to third! 683 00:41:14,371 --> 00:41:18,042 Royal Hope's great speed closes in on Valshare! 684 00:41:18,108 --> 00:41:19,743 Hang in there! 685 00:41:19,810 --> 00:41:21,946 - Go! - Faster! 686 00:41:22,012 --> 00:41:23,814 - Hope, come on! - Hope! 687 00:41:23,881 --> 00:41:26,283 Go! 688 00:41:26,350 --> 00:41:30,554 Climbing the hill, Royal Hope caught Valshare! 689 00:41:30,621 --> 00:41:33,057 Royal Hope has overtaken Valshare! 690 00:41:33,123 --> 00:41:34,758 - Go, Hope! - Royal Hope… 691 00:41:34,825 --> 00:41:36,560 - Go! - Leaving the rest behind… 692 00:41:36,627 --> 00:41:38,596 Royal Hope takes the lead! 693 00:41:38,662 --> 00:41:40,798 Royal Hope has an overwhelming margin! 694 00:41:40,865 --> 00:41:43,267 - Goal in! - Yes! 695 00:41:43,334 --> 00:41:47,638 Royal Hope and Jockey Ryujiro Saki both mark a brilliant debut! 696 00:41:47,705 --> 00:41:49,106 - He did it! - Congratulations! 697 00:41:49,173 --> 00:41:52,643 The favorite, Valshare, finishes in second! 698 00:41:53,277 --> 00:41:55,513 - What incredible speed, Royal Hope! - Congratulations! 699 00:41:57,548 --> 00:42:00,117 We won! Hope did it! 700 00:42:00,184 --> 00:42:02,119 - Number Nine, Lovely Mood. - He did it! 701 00:42:02,186 --> 00:42:04,088 Tokyo Racecourse Fourth Race, Make Debut Tokyo. 702 00:42:04,154 --> 00:42:05,489 - Father… - Hope… 703 00:42:08,425 --> 00:42:09,660 We did it! 704 00:42:15,933 --> 00:42:16,767 Thank you! 705 00:42:16,834 --> 00:42:18,569 Father, Hope… 706 00:42:18,636 --> 00:42:19,770 Thank you. 707 00:42:20,804 --> 00:42:22,773 - Thank you. - Hope… 708 00:42:24,942 --> 00:42:26,410 Hope won. 709 00:42:38,822 --> 00:42:39,690 Thank you. 710 00:42:40,491 --> 00:42:41,592 Hey, kid. 711 00:42:45,229 --> 00:42:47,231 Sorry, please look at the camera. 712 00:42:49,633 --> 00:42:52,670 To the victory of the Royal Family. 713 00:42:52,736 --> 00:42:55,839 - Cheers! - Cheers! 714 00:42:55,906 --> 00:42:57,775 Wait. Why are you taking charge? 715 00:42:57,841 --> 00:42:59,810 - We're a family, right? - Family. 716 00:42:59,877 --> 00:43:01,845 Sorry, he fell asleep. 717 00:43:01,912 --> 00:43:03,047 It's okay. 718 00:43:03,113 --> 00:43:04,515 Sleep well, grow well. 719 00:43:07,351 --> 00:43:08,385 President. 720 00:43:10,688 --> 00:43:14,091 Please let me ride that horse until you don't need me anymore. 721 00:43:14,158 --> 00:43:15,392 Please. 722 00:43:17,361 --> 00:43:18,362 I'm counting on you. 723 00:43:22,766 --> 00:43:23,834 Thanks! 724 00:43:25,769 --> 00:43:26,837 Thanks. 725 00:43:28,539 --> 00:43:31,342 President. Hope. 726 00:43:31,408 --> 00:43:33,410 And Ryujiro Saki. 727 00:43:33,477 --> 00:43:35,879 I like that they all have their own struggles. 728 00:43:38,215 --> 00:43:39,283 Let's eat. 729 00:43:40,317 --> 00:43:42,186 - Mr. Kurisu. - Yes? 730 00:43:43,520 --> 00:43:46,724 I think the article will take a bit longer. 731 00:43:47,758 --> 00:43:49,960 I want to see you guys reach the goal, 732 00:43:50,661 --> 00:43:55,399 then tell the fans that a loving family like this exists. 733 00:43:57,868 --> 00:43:59,003 I understand. 734 00:43:59,069 --> 00:44:01,839 By the way, can we change the jockey silks? 735 00:44:01,905 --> 00:44:03,674 They're so tacky, aren't they? 736 00:44:03,741 --> 00:44:07,044 If we're going to win the Arima, that silk's too… 737 00:44:07,111 --> 00:44:08,078 Hey, Ryujiro. 738 00:44:08,145 --> 00:44:09,213 You're going too far. 739 00:44:09,713 --> 00:44:10,881 But, Mr. Hironaka… 740 00:44:11,982 --> 00:44:13,017 All right. 741 00:44:13,684 --> 00:44:15,019 - I'll change them. - What? 742 00:44:15,085 --> 00:44:16,453 - Oh, wow! - You approve? 743 00:44:16,520 --> 00:44:17,421 Here we go! 744 00:44:17,488 --> 00:44:19,456 But no flamboyant stuff! 745 00:44:19,523 --> 00:44:22,426 Come on, President, let's think about this. 746 00:44:22,493 --> 00:44:24,328 Their winning streak starts now. 747 00:44:24,395 --> 00:44:27,531 Without a doubt, Hope will be the center of his generation. 748 00:44:27,598 --> 00:44:31,402 Kurisu and everyone on the team had that feeling. 749 00:44:32,202 --> 00:44:33,103 At least for now. 750 00:44:35,039 --> 00:44:37,541 I get my treatment at ten, okay? 751 00:44:39,710 --> 00:44:40,844 {\an8}Got it. 752 00:44:43,047 --> 00:44:45,482 {\an8}Buy me a cream puff as a treat. 753 00:44:45,983 --> 00:44:46,917 {\an8}You can't eat those. 754 00:44:46,984 --> 00:44:48,819 {\an8}I want to. 755 00:44:49,820 --> 00:44:52,322 {\an8}Cake would be fine too. 756 00:44:56,026 --> 00:44:58,262 {\an8}Got it. I'll go buy one. 757 00:45:01,198 --> 00:45:03,133 {\an8}I'll buy it, so… 758 00:45:05,803 --> 00:45:07,304 {\an8}Do your best, Mom. 759 00:45:08,105 --> 00:45:09,807 {\an8}Thank you, Koichi. 760 00:45:13,544 --> 00:45:14,478 {\an8}Mr. Kurisu. 761 00:45:15,145 --> 00:45:16,547 {\an8}Have you read this? 762 00:45:17,181 --> 00:45:18,315 {\an8}What? 763 00:45:19,883 --> 00:45:21,452 {\an8}THE PRESIDENT HAS AN ILLEGITIMATE CHILD 764 00:45:22,886 --> 00:45:24,621 THE PRESIDENT HAS AN ILLEGITIMATE CHILD 765 00:45:24,688 --> 00:45:25,355 Excuse me. 766 00:45:27,391 --> 00:45:28,425 {\an8}You dropped this. 767 00:45:28,926 --> 00:45:30,627 {\an8}Thank you. 768 00:45:38,969 --> 00:45:39,937 I'll handle it myself. 769 00:45:40,003 --> 00:45:43,273 I still haven't found the courage to tell him about his father. 770 00:45:43,340 --> 00:45:45,509 {\an8}I'm cheering for Royal Hope. 771 00:45:45,576 --> 00:45:48,946 {\an8}You have a mission, to take Hope to Arima. 772 00:45:49,012 --> 00:45:49,947 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Nix S.