The first half was a great buildup, although it felt like nothing much happened, the subtle interactions and character reactions makes the second half a great build off. The second half has some pretty interesting moments, I laughed at the thought that Oguri has trouble understanding English, the few monologues from the oversea horses to the Star Eyed horse being an actual Dark Horse. Seeing how it’s gonna end soon, a bit sad they didn’t do much with the heavyweight oversea horses, also Gold City is just nonexistent which is pretty sad. 7.9/10

Episode Context

Sitting at the near-midpoint of this 10-episode season, Episode 4 escalates directly from Episode 3's introduction of international competitors, transforming that buildup into a full-blown confrontation at the Japan Cup. This is the first major prestige race of the season, serving as a critical inflection point for Oguri Cap's arc and the rivalries that will define the back half. The outcomes and character dynamics established here are poised to ripple through the remaining six episodes.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateNov 2, 2025

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