After the last accompanying race was completed, the most important race of the day, the serious Kentucky Derby, officially began.
The most important competition naturally has the most exquisite ceremony. The first is the entrance ceremony. There is a special place where horse fans can get closer to the horse racing.
It is said that it allows horse fans to observe the mental state of horses at close range. Zhang Chi does not understand it. If you are not in good condition, you can withdraw from the race, so why do you want horse fans to watch it?
"Zhang Chi, let's go and have a look." Zheng Bohong touched Zhang Chi and motioned for us to also check on the condition of the horses.
Zhang Chi said carelessly: "I won't go. It's so crowded over there now, and it's not like you haven't seen it before. If you want to watch it, wait until the game is over and you can take them both home, even if you hug them
I don’t care if they get on the bed or cover you with the same quilt. It’s too crowded to see them now, so I won’t go. If you want to see them, go and see them by yourself.”
Zhao Yue originally wanted to stand up and go with the two of them, but now after hearing what Zhang Chi said, he sat down again, and then agreed: "Yes, it must be crowded there now."
Is it crowded in the debut circle?
Needless to say, as long as it is a serious G1 race, there will be no crowds there. Many horse fans like to make wishes on the horses at this time. Of course, they must have bought the horse tickets. If not, you still want to make a wish.
, Zhang Chi is happy to accept him as a horse slave who can work for him without spending any money.
As for what the situation is like at the scene, you don't need to see it, you can just listen to the cheers coming from over there.
Just like the entrance of players in major sports such as football, the entrance ceremony of horse racing is also very particular. In the debut circle, the entire debut circle is a circular horse track. If there is a small fountain in the middle, it will
Or they were built in the early years of the United States, so they are collectively referred to as places of historical value here.
Zhang Chi also couldn’t imagine how the United States, which has only a few hundred years of history, had the nerve to talk about its own history with a shameless face. It would be great if you mentioned the Indians in passing when mentioning history, but Americans never mention it.
It's as if the American continent didn't have history until white devils like them came.
But it doesn’t matter whether you are happy or not, that’s what the United States says, if you are not convinced, fuck you!
Therefore, the Churchill Park Racecourse in Kentucky has quite a history. Not to mention anything else, its most obvious appearance feature is the two twin towers that look like nail caps.
The middle section is the old grandstand. Later, because the old place was too small, a modern grandstand was added on both sides. Every time he sees this thing, Zhang Chi can't help but think about a movie starring Xing Ye.
The scene's name is the God of Cookery, and the God of Cookery is the judge in it, and the one in question is the seamed fish.
Yes, that's right, it's the suture fish that looks like it was contaminated by nuclear weapons.
Qiujiyuan Racecourse gave Zhang Chi such a feeling.
Feelings are feelings. In the venue, there was a little old man on a small stage dressed like a security guard. He was politely dressed in a casual suit and trousers of another color. I don’t know what he was wearing. He might be in the United States.
He seems to be quite dignified.
Such a little old man came in and played a trumpet.
Don't get me wrong, it's not the charge bugle in our army. If he could blow the tune of the charge bugle, Zhang Chi would be more energetic. This trumpet blow made Zhang Chi feel shuddered and he couldn't help but think of the prize money from the competition.
The current prize money for the Kentucky Derby is three million US dollars. The first place prize is 62% of the total prize money, and the second place prize is 20% of the total prize money.
The trumpet suddenly seemed to remind Zhang Chi that if his two horses successfully win the first and second place today, they will get 80% of the total prize money, which is almost 2.4 million.
Thinking of the bonus in his mind, Zhang Chi's spirits were lifted.
The debut circle slipped around, and the horses returned here. They were not allowed to enter the arena at this time. Instead, each horse was led by its own trainer's assistant and returned to the stable for the last weighing before the start of the competition.
Of course, this is what the jockey has to do. At this time, the jockey must make sure that his weight is within the allowed range. They don't care if you are too heavy, but if you are too light, you need to add some counterweights to ensure that the competition is smooth.
Fairness.
The first one to be weighed was Aidan,
At the same time, the sampling of horses is also carried out, which is equivalent to the urine test of human athletes. Nowadays, doping is so developed, and with the temptation of big prizes, some people will take the risk of drugging horses. This is not unusual. Some people
People don't care if athletes wear things that harm their bodies just to make money or gain some fame, let alone a horse.
"Aidan, keeping up well."
The weigher looked at the numbers that appeared on the display and said something to Aidan.
Aidan doesn't want to talk at this time. Every time when there is a game, the closer he gets, the less he wants to talk. It's not that he is cool or that he is nervous. This is his habit. At this time, all he thinks about is what to do after the game. Here is
There are Mason's suggestions and his own understanding of Mason's suggestions.
This is just like an athlete receiving guidance from a coach. It is very important. Whether a horse trainer is good or not, in addition to his own riding skills, it is also very important to understand and implement the tactical requirements of a good horse trainer.
Aidan, who used to be a fool and run to death, has changed a lot these days. He is no longer as obsessed with pursuing fame as before, and he is a little careless. Now he is still eager for victory, and he knows that he should
How to cooperate with partners.
Because in the end, it is the entire team that wins, not just the horses and jockeys. Victory will come only when the entire team works together.
Of course, the most important thing is that Aidan is not short of money now. Although his current income is not as good as that of the top jockeys, Aidan understands that as long as he takes it step by step and does not make any big mistakes, then
As time goes by, I will definitely stand in their current position.
After briefly answering the weighing officer, Aidan took his own weight and, with the help of his assistant trainer Eddie, prepared to mount the horse.
At this moment, Sha Damu still had the same demeanor as usual, and his big barking eyes were like deep lake water, which made people's hearts calm when he looked at them.
Aidan held Sha Damu's head and stared into Sha Damu's eyes. Aidan believed that this would give Sha Damu strength, and Sha Damu would also give him strength.
This is their superpower.
"Hey, man, it's time to show off your skills. Go up and let the ladies here see our strength, and let the ladies outside see what speed is and what it means to be a king!"
Aidan spoke very devoutly, like a believer kowtowing in a temple.
Every jockey has more or less ailments, or little tricks, that they believe will bring them good luck, and Aidan's ritual is like this.
Aidan put his nose on the bridge of Sha Damu's nose, kissed him gently, placed him on Sha Damu, and stood beside Sha Damu.
Silly Big Wood has very high shoulders. It would be difficult for Aidan to climb up on his own, so Eddie had to help Aidan mount the horse and act as a stepping stone for Aidan.
Aidan grabbed the front and rear edges of the saddle, bent one leg at ninety degrees, and pushed his body up with both hands. At this time, Eddie stretched out his hand to hold up Aidan's bent leg, and directly lifted the one who was lighter than a woman.
Aidan was sent on horseback.
Aidan grabbed the reins and squatted firmly on Shadamu's back.
Eddie was holding the side rein at the moment, leading Shadamu and Aidan to the entrance. At this time, Eddie handed the side rein to the venue staff.
Shadamu and Aidan were the first to enter the arena, because together they were number one.
At this time, Aidan suddenly heard someone calling him from behind. He turned around and looked for it, and found that it was Julia behind him, that is, Wang Meijing.
"good luck!"
Wang Meijing made a cheering gesture towards Aidan, that is, stretching and pulling her arms like this, which looked strange to Aidan like pulling a switch.
Obviously the last one, Wang Meijing, hadn't weighed in yet, so she came over to give encouragement to Aidan, who was almost a teammate.
Aidan twitched the corner of his mouth and smiled at Wang Meijing.
There is always a special bond between people who have climbed up from the bottom, and this team is like this now. What was it before? A declining trainer, an unpopular Asian female jockey, who is about to leave horse racing.
Jockey on the field.
It's really amazing that these people got together and got to where they are now step by step.
Smiling at Wang Meijing, Aidan focused his attention on the present and the upcoming game.
I rechecked my riding crop and my equipment, such as goggles, hats, etc.
It's impossible to go wrong when something goes wrong, and that's Aidan's habit too.
After finishing all this, Aidan heard the commentator begin to describe Sha Damu's achievements.
"The one who will appear now is No. 1——Si Da Mu! This horse of God has experienced the baptism of six games so far. Its results are outstanding every time, three games in a row, and two games in a row.
The game set a record in the field, and even tied the field record in one game. It was an incredible result. It is a well-deserved favorite today, and it is the proud horse of the West...
The commentator was describing Sha Damu's achievements and at the same time igniting the atmosphere of the game.
Aidan is no longer excited about this kind of praise. In his heart, the greatness of Shadamu is unique. It was born to be like this, and he was destined to meet such a magical horse.
As the explanation was being narrated, the conductor led Sha Damu into the arena.
After passing through the passage, as soon as Aidan and Shadamu showed their heads, they heard a burst of cheers throughout the racecourse.
At this moment, Shadamu, who still looked stupid, transformed into a superstar, and countless fans were eagerly looking forward to watching his performance.