The Chantilly Racecourse's main track is a right-handed, clockwise course.
Its total length is approximately 2400 meters, which is also the length of the Derby.
The final straight is long, and the overall terrain is relatively flat.
After showing the staff the credentials given by her Mother, Polaris Glacier entered without any hindrance.
Stepping onto the grass, a different sensation immediately surged through her feet.
“It was definitely right to come and see it beforehand,” Polaris Glacier thought, slowly walking around the outer track.
Normally, by walking a lap and being meticulous, one can figure out the track conditions.
And indeed, that was the case.
Polaris Glacier finished one lap, then wandered around the surroundings, memorizing the locations of the spectator stands and the athlete's passage before returning.
Over the next few days, besides training at the private training center, she also did some simple sightseeing in Paris.
She checked in at famous landmarks such as the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower.
She also practiced the local winner's stage song, with her Mother personally coaching her.
Watching her Mother's skilled and unrusty movements at the time, Polaris Glacier was astonished.
But then, she thought about it and felt it was only natural.
After all, her Mother was also a Horse Girl and must have performed on the winner's stage before.
By the way, the French pronunciation is so hard to get used to; it felt like the most difficult practice she had ever done.
Time advanced, and finally, June 2nd arrived.
The aspiration of local Horse Girl, a once-in-a-lifetime race only open to classic-grade participants—the French Derby—was finally about to begin.
Just after nine in the morning, a large number of spectators had already gathered at the Chantilly Racecourse.
With the list of participants already announced, everyone's attention was focused on the talents they favored.
It is worth mentioning that after learning about Polaris Glare's race schedule, many spectators specifically traveled from Japan.
They came just to see the sight of that Polaris Glacier galloping on the track.
“Hey, brother, your face doesn't look local; are you from somewhere else?”
Facing the French inquiry, most people smiled and waved their hands, only managing to reply with the help of language translation software:
“Yes, I am from Tokyo; I came to see the Horse Girl I support win.”
“From Tokyo? Wow, it must be worth it for you to do that; she must be a very excellent child.”
“Yes, she is an existence that dominates the entire generation, and I firmly believe she will not lose.”
Regardless of the spectators' thoughts, currently in the athlete's lounge:
“Hmm, indeed, this gown suits you very well,” Lingdu Juechi said, observing the Polaris Glacier who was practically a smaller version of herself, yet with some subtle differences, and nodded with satisfaction.
“This is all Mother's credit; thanks to Mother, I can wear such a decisive outfit,” Polaris Glacier said softly, raising her head slightly, her azure eyes fixed on the mature face.
Her Mother would also be watching today's race, and she suddenly felt it had become extraordinarily meaningful.
Her desire to perform had clearly increased significantly.
Hearing this, Lingdu Juechi chuckled lightly, pondered for a moment, and then raised a hand to ruffle her daughter's head:
“Alright, go to the track, go and seize victory.”
“Okay, I'm off.”
Without lingering, Polaris Glacier nodded with a determined expression, pulled open the lounge door, and walked out.