I have enjoyed horse racing for quite a long time while living in the U.S. I used to go to the racetrack often with friends when I was younger.

When I see the expensive racehorses at the racetrack, there are times when I feel they are not just animals but have a human-like quality.

Especially when I see famous racehorses, that feeling is even stronger.

Horses that have won big races at the racetrack definitely have a different atmosphere.

They are not only large and muscular, but their attitude is also different.

When they walk around the paddock before the race, they hold their heads high, as if they know people are watching them.

Every time I see that, I think, "Doesn't that horse know it's a star?"

People who have watched horse racing for a long time know that horses have personalities and temperaments.

Some horses are particularly aggressive, while others are notably confident in front of the public.

A friend once told me that among famous racehorses, some appear very confident in front of people, but after losing a race, they return to the stable and become quiet for a while. Normally, they eat well and are active, but on the day they lose, they might lower their heads and stand still, looking dejected.

Since racehorses compete throughout their lives, I wonder if they feel something too.

Some people say that horses can cry. Of course, that doesn't mean they shed tears like humans.

However, after a race, when they are alone in the stable, if they become unusually quiet or don't eat well, I sometimes think, "Ah, that horse is also bothered by today's loss."

After watching horse racing for a long time, these scenes keep lingering in my mind.

There is a horse in the paddock that stands proudly, holding its head high, as if it is trying to maintain its dignity in front of people.

But when it actually loses the race, the atmosphere completely changes.

Every time I see that, I feel it's not so different from the human world.

People also pretend to be confident in front of others, but often feel upset when they are alone.

So when I watch horse racing, I pay close attention to the horses beyond just betting money.

Some horses appear nervous before the start, while others seem full of confidence. Those expressions are interesting.

Now, I don't go to the racetrack as often as I used to, but I still watch big races on TV.

When I see a famous racehorse running in the paddock on screen, I can't help but stare for a long time.

I think to myself, "That horse will work hard to maintain its dignity today."