Passing the Reins

Down-on-his-luck tax accountant Kurisu is hired to move to Hokkaido and investigate a temp company founder’s favored horse racing division. (Source: Netflix)

Kozo tasks Kurisu, now private secretary of the house racing division, with finding a new trainer. Kanako mentions a talented one named Hironaka. (Source: Netflix)

Takeshi’s brusque approach to sales tactics causes headaches for Kanako. Meanwhile, Kurisu and the others begin searching for a new racehorse. (Source: Netflix)

As Kurisu and Hironaka struggle with Royal Hope’s basic training, they turn to troublemaker jockey Saki. Yutaro deals with a scandal at Royal Human. (Source: Netflix)

Kurisu offers to support the mother of Kozo’s secret son, Koichi, who is enchanted by the world of racehorses. Royal Hope runs in the Japan Derby. (Source: Netflix)

Kozo surprises Kurisu by saying he and Hope will retire. After Kozo makes another revelation, Kurisu goes to meet with Koichi. The Arima Kinen begins. (Source: Netflix)

Koichi meets with Kozo, but their encounter soon devolves into a quarrel. Later, Koichi shares his concerns with Kozo and makes a surprising proposal. (Source: Netflix)

Kurisu senses a growing rift between Koichi and the Royal team. Koichi feels drawn to the forward-thinking ideas of his peer Nobuyuki Shiina. (Source: Netflix)

New jockey Shohei runs into trouble during an autumn G1 race. As various problems arise, Kurisu and Koichi strive to keep the team’s dreams alive. (Source: Netflix)

At a kick-off party, Koichi voices his unwavering resolve. After countless setbacks for Kurisu’s dream of G1 victory, the gates of destiny open. (Source: Netflix)