Uma Musume (Road To The Top) Episode 1

This episode is called 'A Dream's Starting Gate'

Focus:
The episode centers around the 1999 Satsukisho race, a key part of the Japanese Classic Triple Crown, which also includes the Nippon Derby and Kikkasho.
Protagonist:
Narita Top Road, a horse girl, is the main character, and her rivals are Admire Vega and T M Opera O.
Real-life References:
The anime makes numerous references to real-life events and characters from the 1999 races, including the story of Oguri Cap and the JRA's rule change allowing horses to race in the classic races by paying an extra fee.
Story Arc:
The episode follows the build-up to the Satsukisho race, highlighting the rivalry between the three horse girls and the events that lead up to the race itself.
Jockey Take's Strategy:
The episode features the strategy and performance of Take, the jockey for Admire Vega, who is a Japanese jockey legend.
Trainer's words:
The words her trainer said at the end was also the exact same words the real trainer said when he met with Watanabe.