The final episode (episode 10) of the TBS Sunday Theatre drama "The Royal Family" (Sunday 9pm), starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, was broadcast on December 14th, and a "person" who appeared briefly in the episode became a hot topic among horse racing fans.
◇The following contains spoilers
The Royal Family has made a miraculous comeback, but to reach the stage of the Arima Kinen, a dream that Kurisu (Tsumabuki) and Koichi (Ren Meguro) have always dreamed of, they must win a major race. Meanwhile, Nobuyuki (Taishi Nakagawa)'s So Perfect has won the Triple Crown and is now the leading candidate for the Arima Kinen as the "conqueror of the era."
The family struggled to win and seemed to have no other choice, but they managed to defeat Rainbow Camp ridden by jockey Rusei Sakai in the Japan Cup, achieving their first G1 victory and earning a ticket to the Arima Kinen.
After countless setbacks, the door to the Arima Kinen has opened. While jockeys and owners are exchanging feelings in the paddock, Sakai is joined at Rainbow Camp by his mentor, trainer Yoshito Yahagi, who is known for his trademark hat. Trainer Yahagi tells Sakai, "Believe in the horse and ride," to which Sakai responds enthusiastically, "Yes, I'll do my best."
The unexpected surprise appearance of "Yahagi of the World," who has produced many famous horses including Triple Crown winner Contrail and has a long list of achievements in overseas expeditions, sparked reactions of surprise on social media, with comments such as "Yahagi-san is here! The big guest on the final episode!" and "I was surprised to see Professor Yahagi appear."
