There is a bar in Houhai

Chapter 227
When it comes to Kentucky, apart from bourbon, the most famous person is probably Muhammad Ali, and the most famous event is the Kentucky Derby horse race.Held in May every year, the one-month competition is regarded as one of the most famous and richest prize money competitions in the world.

This is the hometown of equestrianism in the United States. The thoroughbred horses bred here are world-renowned. After finishing the affairs of the winery, Shen Fang accompanied Qin Mohan to start playing in other places in Kentucky.

They first went to Louisville, which is very close to Bourbon County. Now many large whiskey distilleries are located here. Walking on the outskirts of Louisville, you will feel the aroma of whiskey in the air. It has gradually replaced bourbon as the center of bourbon whiskey.

The Kentucky Derby Museum is a two-story interactive exhibit dedicated to horse racing, where you can learn about every stage in the life of a thoroughbred and every detail of the history of horse racing.Also admire prizes, memorabilia, photographs, costumes, jockey memorabilia, paintings, sculptures and more.

In the "Strongest Race" pavilion, a 360-degree 4K theater will make Shen Fang, Qin Mohan and others feel like they are in the Kentucky Derby, feeling the adrenaline rush, sprinting to the finish line in a simulated race.

After all, simulated horse racing is not as enjoyable as riding a real horse. At a horse farm called Lightning, Shen Fang and Qin Mohan really felt the thrill of sprinting a thoroughbred horse. This is a breed specially born for speed competition. The speed of more than [-] kilometers per hour has basically reached the speed limit of human riding species.

"Haha, I finally beat you once. I'm better than you." Qin Mohan, who was wearing a horse racing uniform beside him, had a special charm.

"You are amazing!" Shen Fang stretched out his thumb and praised her: "The horse you are riding is even stronger."

"This thoroughbred horse named Wild Monkey once won the runner-up in the 2011 Kentucky Derby, and lost by one head." The owner of the racecourse, Phelps, introduced the information about the thoroughbred horse Qin Mohan was riding. .

"Wow, you are so powerful." Qin Mohan stroked this black satin horse. After running for about ten minutes, he was already very familiar with Qin Mohan. He looked at Qin Mohan with two big eyes and looked very docile. .After understanding at the horse racing museum, Shen Fang and Qin Mohan introduced this race, even the runner-up would earn several million dollars.

After knowing Shen Fang's identity, Phelps deliberately brought out the treasure of his ranch to the two of them.The horse is past its prime, and it didn't even make it to the final stage of this year's event.

Now the Kentucky Derby is becoming more and more influential, and the prize money is also increasing year by year. The influx of a large amount of capital makes this competition more and more competitive.This also requires horse ranchers to use ranch training equipment, cultivation of new forages, scientific ratio of feed, and advanced training methods for jockeys, making the operation of traditional ranches more and more difficult.If you don't invest, you won't get a good ranking. This has become a vicious circle. Phelps has started to lose money this year.So he was going to sell this ancestral ranch, and the billionaire from China in front of him was definitely a suitable candidate.

Shen Fang originally planned to buy a thoroughbred horse he was riding as a gift for Peter's daughter as a gift for her admission to MIT.But looking at Qin Mohan's galloping and heroic posture on the horse, he has a high love for horses, and he feels that buying a horse farm is also a good idea.

Phelps' Lightning Ranch is asking $600 million, including [-] hectares of ranch, a horse farm, nine thoroughbreds, four quarter horses and some grown Angus cattle.The most famous of them is the wild monkey's thoroughbred horse. Although it can't get a good ranking now, its pedigree is still there, and the gene that once won the Kentucky Derby is still there.Coupled with the existing four thoroughbred horses less than one year old in the racecourse, if funds are injected to improve the environment and equipment of the racecourse, it should be able to make a difference.

Shen Fang contacted Peter and told him that he was going to buy a ranch in Kentucky and asked him to find a professional to come over and negotiate.In order to increase Peter's enthusiasm, Shen Fang told him with a smile that there are nine thoroughbred horses in the ranch, one of which is going to be given to Sassan.Peter arrived in Kentucky that night with a lawyer, accountant, and a professional horse trainer.

"Thank you, boss." Looking at the several strong thoroughbred horses in the stables, as a cowboy from Texas, he was extremely envious and moved, pointing to a middle-aged man who came with him and introduced: "This is Johnson Reed, a famous horse trainer in the United States. He will help you investigate the bloodlines and potential of these horses."

"Hello, Mr. Reed. I'm counting on you." The horse Wild Monkey doesn't need to be particular. Professionals are required to draw conclusions.

As a professional horse trainer, his attention to thoroughbred horses far exceeded Shen Fang's understanding.He first used a tape measure to measure the pony's body shape, the size of the joints, and even the length and thickness of the mane.

Johnson Reid excitedly explained to Shen Fang and the others: "These four ponies are all very typical racehorse shapes. The bones are thin, the attachment points of the tendons are prominent, the muscles are long and protruding, and the levers of the limbs are long and powerful. , the outline of joints and tendons is obvious. The head is medium-long, slightly long and dry. The neck is long and straight, slanting forward. The most potential inside is this bay and this sorrel pony. In addition to their male bloodlines, The matriarchal lineage is also very pure, and if it is trained, it will definitely shine in the arena."

"Wow, can I participate in the Kentucky Derby after chocolate training?" Qin Mohan was very excited when he heard that, and happily raised his eyebrows at Shen Fang, expressing that his vision was higher than his.She fell in love with the bay pony at first sight, and named it Chocolate according to its color.

Shen Fang pointed to the four ponies and said to Peter: "This brown one was ordered by Mo Mo, and the other sorrel one is a gift from me to Sasan."

"Ah, boss, this is a little expensive." As a horse lover, Peter clearly knows the price of a thoroughbred horse that can enter the race. "Boss, these four ponies are all purebred horses, each worth about 150 million US dollars. Especially these two, if one of them can run well, the value will be great gone."

"This is what it should be. You have really worked hard this year. The company can't achieve such a great achievement without your control. Besides, I also watched this girl grow up as a gift for her. Adult gift."

Peter said gratefully: "Boss, I thank you on behalf of Sassan. This horse will still be fostered at this horse farm first, and I will pick it up after the ranch in my hometown in Texas is renovated."

Shen Fang looked at Johnson Reed and said, "Mr. Reed, I wonder if you can spare some time to help me train the chocolate? The fee is negotiable. We will strive to send this horse to the race in 2015."

As a true horse lover, what Johnson Reed is most afraid of is that some people buy horses as pets. He supports Shen Fang's idea: "Mr. Shen, if you have this idea, I agree, Thoroughbred horses have to gallop in the arena to show their full charm. Your willingness to hand over this horse with great potential to me for training is your trust in me, and I will definitely not let this horse be dusted. "

"If you hand it over to Mr. Reed for training, then there is no way to transport the chocolate back to Shanghai." Qin Mohan felt a little bit reluctant about the horse.But also know that this is good for it.Just like what Johnson said: Thoroughbred horses are born to gallop, if transported to Shanghai racecourse, it is estimated that it will live a life of mediocrity.

Shen Fang comforted Qin Mohan and said, "Although this black pony has less potential than Chocolate, it is still a thoroughbred horse. Wouldn't it be nice for us to bring it back? Besides, it looks very similar to its father, the wild monkey, both of which are black. Its fur and white hoofed feet, this is quite a big name in our ancient times "Wuzhi", and it was the mount of the Overlord of Western Chu back then."

Qin Mohan was amused by him, looked at the black pony and said, "The name Wuzai is unlucky. I call it Momo. It is as black as Mo. This name is very suitable."

"That's a good name. Momo's pet is called Momo. As soon as it sounds like it, it belongs to you."

"Remember, you belong to me." Staring at the pony, Qin Mohan handed it the apple he just took. The pony looked at her, then at the apple, and then happily swallowed it.

Although Peter couldn't understand the conversation between him and Qin Mohan, seeing Qin Mohan turn worry into a smile under Shen Fang's comfort, he knew that Shen Fang's words had an effect.Peter was amazed that Shen Fang, who used to be serious about women, would comfort girls. He has changed a lot this year.

Seeing that Qin Mohan had no objection, Shen Fang turned to Peter and said, "Peter, I have to trouble you. I can't stay in the United States for a few days, and I need to trouble you to transport this black pony to Shanghai in Huaxia." .”

"That's okay, I'll arrange it." Peter replied.

Witnessed by lawyers, Shen Fang finally bought the ranch at a price of 480 million, and renamed it "Northern Tianshan Horse Farm" under Peter's puzzled eyes.

Peter didn't know the meaning of this name, but Qin Mohan knew very well that it was the name of his hometown.

The leisurely life is coming to an end. After several people stayed in the ranch for a few days, Qin Mohan reluctantly bid farewell to his chocolate. Fortunately, another black pony named Mo Mo will be transported to Shanghai. You can see it again in ten or so days.

This time, Shen Fang wanted to take her to New York to attend a charity gala held by a top rich man in the world.

(End of this chapter)