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Furlong Time. (Fallong time.)
It refers to the speed of a racehorse running 1 furlong, the minimum unit that separates the distance on the race track.
A racehorse can usually break one furlong (200m) in 10 to 12 seconds.
Whether it’s an early start, medium speed, or last spurt, the game is mostly decided within the relative time of 2 seconds.
Converting this to a distance, there is a difference of 3.4 meters per furlong between 16.6 meters and 20 meters.
But this is the normal case.
A further difference could have occurred in the world’s top class that exceeded the 10-second barrier.
“According to the race record, the best furlong time of the King is 9 seconds 43. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is undeniably the world’s top class. On the other hand, not one of today’s runners is 9 seconds. The fastest horse has a time of 10 seconds 39 at medium speed. This is the Hwangryong who recorded .”
Du Moon-jung snorted at my ambiguous explanation.
“Hey, furlong time is important, but if you can tell which horse is faster by the record alone, why would you do a horse race? I’d rather watch F1.”
“You are right. There are various variables such as the condition of the day, the teaching method, the rider, the strategy, the track condition, etc. But!”
“……?”
“1200 meters, 6 furlongs. In those 6 time checks, the 9 seconds recorded by the King are twice. Only once in 5 races, but you know what that means?”
“It must have been that the king was in the best condition.”
“Yes, that is another word, no matter what the variables are, it is also the conclusion that there is no horse that can defeat the great king in such a state. If the record of 9 invitations is 2, there is a difference of about 1.3 demons or more based on the yellow dragon. The handicap is at least 3.4 meters. It’s more than that.”
“……”
The race is a race where the game is decided by 1 centimeter, so 3.4 meters is a huge wall.
Du Mun-jeong emptied the drink without saying a word.
After the Yang-gwan filled his cup, he asked me a question.
“What if today’s winner Harris Johnson rode a yellow dragon?”
Hmm, Harris Johnson.
I think he’s definitely a smart and great jockey.
If he rode today, he would have overpowered Hwangryong’s temperament and finished the race perfectly.
“I think it’s the middle ages. Which one wins will depend on the condition of the day.”
“Take it easy…”
Yang-gwan tapped the table and held out a glass of wine to me.
“Would you like a drink too, sir?”
“Good.”
It is a friendly sign that the Chinese want to share a drink together.
I drank the shipper at once and handed him an empty glass of wine, enduring the roaring fire.
“Haha, I like drinking too much. Have you ever done business with Chinese?”
“It used to be.”
We didn’t actually meet and discuss business, only paperwork at the company.
If it’s an experience, it’s an experience.
“If you do, I’ll ask you directly.”
“……?”
“Find a horse that can defeat the great king at the horse race held at Sha Tin Racecourse on the 5th of next month. You can look at all the horses registered with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, or if you can’t find it, you can find it in a foreign auction market.”
Chinese New Year Race Day.
It is a horse race held on February 5, the Lunar New Year.
In Hong Kong, horse racing is the beginning of a new year.
And I was not surprised to hear that there was a meeting that day in which all the four major factions of the Triad were participating.
“Doesn’t it matter what you say?”
“It doesn’t matter how much it costs. Just find those words.”
“I’ll find you. Before that, can you tell me the circumstances of the contest?”
“You must know? If you do my favor, my teacher will actively help with business in Hong Kong or China.”
“Actually, I heard something from my secretary when I went to Paduk.
“Ah! I remember. The Australian company that imported our film rights belonged to the P&B group. Haha, if I was the president’s direct secretary, you would know me well.”
“And the company I run is also a subsidiary of Bearfax, the parent company of the P&B group.”
“Heh heh, is there such a relationship?”
Yang-gwan looked at Lucy and asked.
“Were you under President Gary Parker at the time?”
“No. I had President Henry Bearfax, who took over the group after he passed away.”
“Ah, ah. So, is that the person who was the vice president at the time?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Then how much do you know about me?”
“In addition to Gold Frost, I understand that you are in charge of Shin Eui-an, one of the factions of the Triad.”
“Hmm, that’s right.”
He shook his head and started telling me about the Triad.
It was mainly an appeal that Shin Eui-an left the dark and settled in the bright in his own generation, followed by the contents of the checks and power struggles of the four major factions.
“The current composition is largely divided by region. With me and this friend in the lead, the Hong Kong and Macau groups. However, these Macanese people are making Hong Kong greedy and blurring the regional color. It’s because we can’t reach it, but it’s really annoying from our point of view.”
Even in the dark world, wealth is power.
No matter how much it belongs to communist China, as long as you accept capitalism, you cannot escape the influence of money.
“I understand the situation. But why is the New Year’s race so important?”
“What do you mean? We’re going to break our noses with horse racing, the pride of Hong Kong.”
“And?”
“And what?”
“No, is there no such thing as having to hand over a specific business or territory to the winning side?”
“Hahaha, there’s no way that a precious source of income can be staked on such a bet.”
“Then why are you doing it without any real reason?”
“It’s not that there aren’t very many. It’s because we can show off our influence through such events and get the support of small and medium-sized groups. More precisely, through their support, it can lead to a reorganization of power within the Triad, so it’s quite important from our point of view. .”
Yang A-gwan said that they didn’t see each other’s blood in the Triad.
they know it too
The fact that a single faction cannot sustain a triad that has grown too large, and even if it can, the loss and casualties that will occur in the process of unification would be the same as self-destruction.
‘If infighting arises, the government can take advantage of the opportunity to start the war on crime again.’
Yang A-kwan’s eldest brother is still in prison because of the war against the crimes in the past, so it’s probably not without a possibility.
Therefore, they have no choice but to be bound under the name of the Miu or Gona Triad.
“I understand what you mean. But in such a situation, it wouldn’t be fun to just defeat the Great King.”
“You mean just winning isn’t fun? What do you mean?”
“For example, what would it be like if the Americans who won the Melbourne Cup went to the competition? Does it make any sense?”
Yang Yang nodded his head.
“I see what you mean. You’d be surprised to have prepared such a great speech, but you’ll snort because you think it’s solved with money.”
“Yes. The king’s opponent should not be just an excellent horse. The opponent is also an imported horse, but through the training facilities and races in Macau, it is no different than becoming a race horse representing Macau.”
At my words, Du Mun-jeong opened her mouth with a dark expression.
“If I did, it would have to be a horse belonging to the Hong Kong Jockey Club… Actually, the horses that competed today were selected and selected racehorses. I don’t know if there are hidden pearls among the rest of the registered horses.”
“If the experts have selected it once, it is probably difficult to expect. At this time, the only way is to invite from abroad.”
“So, as the teacher said earlier, if you invite a large sum of money, it will only be a joke.”
“Isn’t it a famous horse? What if we put a horse that has never won a championship as an opponent and that horse defeats the great king?”
“Where and how do you find those words right now? It’s like finding a needle in the desert.”
I have that needle.
“Yes. It’s a racehorse that was last in the debut match and even had her legs smashed.”
***
Hong Kong International Airport.
Thousands of people were pouring out of the arrival gate.
After waiting there for a while, no one was looking for me, so I checked my watch.
“The time has come to come out…”
Two hours after landing.
Immigration process was cumbersome, but it seemed to take too long.
That was then.
“Mr. Jean!”
Carlson was pulling out a suitcase the size of me and a suitcase.
“Go and get some.”
“yes.”
As if it was pitiful to see, Yoohyeon accepted Carlson’s luggage as if he had been waiting for it.
“Why are you here so late?”
“From the arrival hall side, I could see the cargo compartment unloading. So I checked to see if the Hellmaster was unloading it properly.”
“I’ll have to figure it out. There’s Mr. Hunt over there.”
Carlson and Madduck Hunt came to Hong Kong with the Hellmaster.
He was with the Hellmaster because a dedicated veterinarian or a horse manager was required to transport the racehorse.
“I’m still worried. It was a long flight to Hong Kong.”
I’m glad to see you’re very sincere.
“If you’re that worried, let’s go see it.”
Race horses must undergo quarantine inspection within 48 hours after customs clearance.
The inspection is also conducted in quarantine horses designated by international regulations, unlike general animals.
Besides, after the test, you have to stay there for another two weeks.
Since racehorses from all over the world gather and they are vulnerable to diseases, they are thoroughly quarantined.
I asked Carlson on the way to Quarantine Martha.
“How was Hellmaster’s condition before leaving Australia?”
“It was the best. It’s my first flight, so I’m sure I’ll be stressed, so I took special care of it a week ago.”
“A leg?”
“No problem. Sarah has also been cured.”
“Are you sure you told me before?”
After returning to Australia from Korea,
After a while, I stopped by John & Sarah Ranch to see Hellmaster.
Carlson then spoke confidently.
If he rides the Hellmaster, he can defeat any horse.
And what he said was Hellmaster’s Fallon Time.
“Yes. After that, I entered several times. It is possible as long as the conditions are met.”
“Actually, I’m skeptical because I haven’t seen it with my own eyes. Is it really possible?”
Carlson smiled and spread his palms.
And then folded one by one.
“Several conditions have to be met. First, I have to ride, second, Hellmaster’s best condition, third, short, medium-distance course. Fourth, sunny weather. Fifth, excellent competition horse.”
“I’m looking at the 1,600m grass main road and the weather forecast for that day will be sunny. Competing horses are also strong in my view.”
“Then, as long as the health of the Hellmaster is well managed, it will be possible.”
“You really mean 7 invites are possible?”
“That’s right. When I first saw Hellmaster, there was a reason why I felt they would fit together well.”
“……?”
“He’s the guy who runs right through me if I try to cross the finish line in a few minutes or a few seconds.”
Is it that important?
“So I can adjust the time as I want. Even in seconds.”
“Is that what makes 7 invitations possible?”
“That’s right. In the early and mid-season, there is no wastage, and the power can be reserved solely for the last sprint. If a normal racehorse can use up to 80% of its original ability, the Hellmaster can use it up to 100%. It’s possible.”
“You mean the other riders never do?”
“Yes, I have something in my body that no one else has.”
I can’t see anything with clairvoyance.
what is there