The Epsom Racecourse, one of the most famous racecourses in the world.
And the Epsom Derby, held at this racecourse, is the origin of all Derby races.
Horse Girl from all over the world gather here, solely to compete for that unique glory of victory.
At 9:30 AM, the racecourse was already filled with people.
It's worth noting that the Epsom Racecourse doesn't have a true grandstand.
Spectators gather around the track, separated only by a white railing, not even qualifying as a viewing platform.
Thanks to this, they can enjoy the Horse Girl' running from a closer distance, and their cheers and support can be conveyed to the Horse Girl' ears to the maximum extent.
On the pre-race turf, a total of 15 competing Horse Girl were waiting.
They were either warming up or taking deep breaths, trying their best to adjust their condition to optimal.
Among them, Polaris Glacier, dressed in her winning uniform, stood calmly, her expression serene, simply standing still.
Her gaze swept over, observing all the Horse Girl, her emotions showing no fluctuations.
To her, these Horse Girl were all strangers; similarly, they certainly wouldn't be familiar with her either.
This also meant that when the gates opened, they would most likely have no way to deal with the extreme cold, only panic.
"This race will probably be my solo performance," Polaris Glacier thought, slowly closing her eyes.
The Head Maid, Kumi Trainer, and Yuu Mai, they should all be waiting at the railing of the final straight now.
There was only one thing she needed to do.
That was to exert her leg strength as much as possible, show her sprint, and win the victory.
Thinking of this, she reopened her eyes, and a platinum aura gradually ignited in her azure pupils.
However, what Polaris Glacier didn't expect was a figure quietly approaching from behind, suddenly placing her arm on her shoulder:
"Yo, big star Polaris Glare, how's your condition? My condition is absolutely superb!"
She paused for a moment, turned her head, and saw an unfamiliar Horse Girl.
The other party was estimated to be around 1.75 meters tall, with shoulder-length hair.
Her eyes were gray, with many chaotic circles within them; just a brief gaze made one feel mentally confused.
"It's very rude to put your arm on someone's shoulder without permission, especially since this is our first meeting."
Facing such a Horse Girl, Polaris Glacier had no intention of friendly communication; her tone was directly cold.
Frost condensed in her eyes, mixing with the platinum aura:
"Where are you from, Horse Girl? State your name."
"Oh my, what a powerful aura. Should I say it's worthy of Polaris Glare?"
Seeing this, the other party smiled and raised the arm that was resting on her, changing to raising both hands, stepping back, and said in a surrendering manner:
"I am Funabashi, just a very ordinary Horse Girl. Please don't mind me, Lady Polaris Glare."
(This is the champion of the 1985 Epsom Derby, who won with an absolute advantage of seven lengths.)
Funabashi?
"A low-level provocation. If you have time to do such things, you might as well adjust your condition properly. Are you perhaps very idle?"
Polaris Glacier turned around, staring at the other party's still smiling face, and frowned slightly.
"No, no, how could that be? I, this ordinary Horse Girl, just wanted to tell Lady Polaris Glare one thing."
Funabashi walked closer, and as she passed by, her tone suddenly became low:
"Powerful aura interference is not a privilege for you alone."