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章節 224: Chapter 224: Really Cheap

When William heard Luther's words, he understood that this unassuming middle-aged man had a significant background. No wonder his company was the largest equestrian company in England. The horse named Dali Arabian was simply too famous.

Dali Arabian, one of the three founding sires of thoroughbreds, along with Godolphin Arabian and Byerley Turk, is integral to any thoroughbred pedigree. Any thoroughbred horse must be related to these three, or it's considered a fake.

William smiled and said, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Dali. I've heard of Dali Arabian, but today I'm interested in buying some Akhal-Teke horses. Does your family deal with Akhal-Teke horses as well?"

"Of course, Mr. Devonshire. We only deal with genuine purebreds. We are involved in all three major purebred horse lines: English thoroughbreds, Arabian horses, and Akhal-Teke horses."

"May I ask why you're interested in Akhal-Teke horses? They're not known for their speed, and there aren't many of them. Not many people in England buy Akhal-Teke horses," Luther asked curiously.

William smiled and replied, "Dali, it's precisely because they are rare that I like them. In the East, the Akhal-Teke is known as the 'heavenly horse' and has been revered for two thousand years. It's so unique and different. In my eyes, the Akhal-Teke is the most beautiful horse, and I can't refuse it. So, since I like it, I buy it."

Hearing this, Luther and his colleagues understood. William bought things based solely on whether he liked them, not whether they were popular in the market. This realization made Luther ecstatic. Selling horses was much like selling cars; they loved customers like William who didn't care about the cost as long as it fulfilled their hobby. However, twenty years of professional experience kept Luther from saying too much. Instead, he diplomatically said, "Thank you for considering Dali Equestrian. I promise you will be satisfied, Mr. Devonshire. However—"

Luther hesitated for a moment before saying, "I must remind you, Mr. Devonshire, that Akhal-Teke horses do not excel in short-distance races."

"Thank you for the reminder. I am aware of the basics," William replied.

Luther nodded happily and said, "That's good to hear. Mr. Devonshire, Akhal-Teke horses are exceptional in many other ways. They are slender, beautiful, and their coat has a unique metallic sheen. Especially the golden Akhal-Teke; after running, the sunlight reflecting off its coat can be dazzling. You will surely love it."

Luther then had his assistant hand him a few photographs, which he presented to William with both hands.

William took the photos and saw a golden Akhal-Teke horse shining in the sunlight. Its slender head, high neck, and long legs immediately captivated him. "I'll take this one. How much?" he asked.

"£640,000," Luther replied.

"How much?" William asked in surprise.

Seeing William's uncertain expression, Luther hurried to explain, "Mr. Devonshire, this is one of the best golden mares that has appeared on the market in recent years. Golden is the most sought-after color for Akhal-Teke horses, followed by dark bay, black, and light gold. This price is indeed very fair. Meeting you for the first time, we did not inflate the price. We bought this horse in Turkmenistan for £500,000. At market value, this golden mare would exceed £640,000."

William waved off Luther's explanation. He wasn't thinking it was too expensive; rather, he thought it was too cheap. In his past life, he had heard of thoroughbred horses costing tens of thousands, even millions of dollars. The most expensive ones could reach up to $64 million. A purebred Akhal-Teke of such beauty for just £640,000 was surprising. He had thought such a magnificent horse would cost at least a million or two.

If the price was this low, William considered buying dozens of top-quality Akhal-Teke horses for his estate. "Alright, Mr. Dali, no need to explain. I'll buy it. May I ask why the price of Akhal-Teke horses is so much lower than English thoroughbreds? Aren't they the rarest purebred horses?"

Hearing that William wasn't balking at the price, Luther and his colleagues breathed a sigh of relief.

Luther smiled and said, "Mr. Devonshire, you might have a misunderstanding about the prices of racehorses. Not all thoroughbreds are expensive. Only those that achieve outstanding results sell for high prices. Any thoroughbred that doesn't perform well in races, whether it's an Arabian, Akhal-Teke, or English thoroughbred, only costs tens of thousands of pounds.

The lower price of Akhal-Teke horses is mainly because, in short-distance speed races, far fewer Akhal-Teke horses can achieve results compared to thoroughbreds. Only in 1986 and 1995 did they produce champions in top races. While they excel in endurance, they don't have a significant advantage over Arabian horses. However, in desert races, Akhal-Teke horses are indeed excellent.

Those two championship wins demonstrated that Akhal-Teke horses can produce top racehorses. However, overall, they are not outstanding because the top Akhal-Teke horses remain in the stables of Turkmenistan. They never sell any top horses, preferring to keep them as pets rather than letting them compete in top races.

Even top-quality horses are rarely sold. It takes effort and connections to buy high-quality ones, which is one reason why Akhal-Teke horses are not well-known worldwide.

With the best horses not appearing in the market, Akhal-Teke horses, originating from Asia, are not popular in the West. Without market support, fewer people buy them compared to other breeds, so the price is naturally lower."

No wonder the prices didn't rise. With the best horses not on the market and the era of Chinese tycoons buying everything in sight not yet started, there was no demand, so the prices remained low. However, this made William secretly happy. He could slowly look for top horses. If he could acquire a batch of the best-looking Akhal-Teke horses on the market and breed them for ten years, in a decade, if he had a few hundred Akhal-Teke horses, he would have plenty to boast about.

Looking at the materials Luther brought, top-quality horses were only around £300,000 each. Buying dozens would only cost one or two million pounds. Even if the annual upkeep cost a few hundred thousand pounds, he wouldn't feel the pinch. This amount of money was nothing to William. From what Luther implied, good Akhal-Teke horses were hard to buy. It would be great if he could get a top-quality horse. However, the fact that wealthy families weren't selling them was a headache for William.

William asked persistently, "Is it really impossible to buy top-quality horses?"

Luther showed a helpless expression, "I'm sorry, Mr. Devonshire. It's really impossible. Unless you buy a large number of Akhal-Teke horses and breed them yourself, you might produce top-quality horses. The champions of 1986 and 1995 were bred by their owners."

"Alright, show me the other horses," William said. He needed to think about this. Top-quality horses often appeared due to luck, not just money.

"No problem, Mr. Devonshire," Luther said, handing William a catalog with both hands. William opened it and began flipping through. These horses were indeed beautiful. Even if they weren't top racers, they were excellent riding horses.

William admired each horse, noting that most were priced between £300,000 and £380,000. When he reached the last page, he was immediately struck by the beauty of a dark chestnut horse.

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章節 225: Chapter 225: I'll Take Them All

The moment William saw the horse in the photo, he couldn't take his eyes off it. It was the dark chestnut horse he had always wanted.

He knew from research that only dark chestnut or bay horses would give the illusion of "bleeding" when they sweat, as the color of their coat becomes more vivid. So, William had always wanted a dark chestnut Akhal-Teke horse as his mount.

The description stated that this horse was taller and more robust than other Akhal-Teke horses. While Akhal-Teke horses typically stood around 1.52 meters at the shoulder, this one was listed as 1.56 meters, which made William a bit skeptical. "Dali, is this horse truly a purebred Akhal-Teke?"

Seeing William's expression, Dali felt a surge of joy. He knew William would like this dark chestnut horse. He was confident that anyone who saw this Akhal-Teke would like it. He wouldn't have brought out the first golden mare and this dark chestnut horse if it wasn't to win over such a wealthy client like William.

In response to William's question, Dali confidently said, "Mr. Devonshire, I assure you that this horse is a purebred Akhal-Teke. Its pedigree is very clear. We have complete genealogical records proving it is as pure as can be."

Dali's joke made everyone laugh. William, delighted, said, "I like this horse, dark chestnut, the best color." Closing the catalog, he thought for a moment and then said, "Great, I'll take all of these."

Hearing that the deal was made, Dali felt a rush of excitement. His intention was to spark William's interest in racing. Although the horses he brought didn't have outstanding race track performances, they were all very beautiful, making them perfect riding horses for a beginner like William.

Having been in the horse business for many years, Dali knew that newcomers often judged horses by their looks rather than their speed. Once they had a good-looking and powerful horse, it wouldn't be long before they started longing for the honor of winning races and dreaming of owning a champion horse. Given William's wealth, buying a champion horse wouldn't be a problem. However, the price of a champion horse was not the same as these ones.

To lure William into the expensive world of horse racing, Dali had brought out the golden Akhal-Teke as a gift. Excluding transportation, feeding, and labor costs, he made no profit on the golden horse, only a bit on the dark chestnut Akhal-Teke. They had bought it in Turkmenistan for £550,000, and after three months of testing and training, they were selling it for £780,000, just enough to break even.

However, if Dali knew William's real intentions, he might be disappointed. William had no plans to buy English thoroughbreds. This purchase was influenced by his Chinese heritage and memories. 

Feeling a bit let down that he couldn't buy top-tier horses, William sat on the sofa, deep in thought. Perhaps he should buy dozens of high-quality horses and breed them himself. Even if he didn't produce top-tier horses, he could brag about having hundreds of Akhal-Teke horses in the future.

Imagining showing off his castle and hundreds of Akhal-Teke horses to surpass any rich person gave him great pleasure. If he could get lucky and produce a champion horse, it would be even better.

While William was calculating, Dali, with a cheerful smile, said, "Mr. Devonshire, we will deliver these two horses to your estate tomorrow morning. It is an honor to serve you, Mr. Devonshire. If you have any needs regarding horses, please feel free to contact me directly. We guarantee to solve any issues for you."

Just as Dali finished speaking, William suddenly burst into laughter, leaving Dali puzzled and looking at him in confusion. 

After holding back his laughter, William said, "Sorry, my mistake, Mr. Dali. What I meant was, I want to buy all five Akhal-Teke horses in this catalog. In the future, please notify me first if you get any good Akhal-Teke horses. I want to keep dozens, if not hundreds, of Akhal-Teke horses in my estate. I plan to buy the surrounding 3,000 acres of land to build a breeding farm for Akhal-Teke horses. To me, Akhal-Teke horses are the most beautiful horses in the world."

"My God, you're really going to build a horse farm?" Dali exclaimed, then fell into a state of euphoria. This news was an unexpected delight. Building a professional horse farm capable of housing dozens or hundreds of horses wasn't something that could be settled with just a few million pounds. This was a significant business opportunity. If William entrusted all these matters to their company, Dali's company would not only make a substantial profit but also gain significant prestige. This kind of business only came around once in several years or even decades.

"Yes, building an Akhal-Teke horse farm is a recent decision. I want top-tier Akhal-Teke horses. If I can't buy them, I'll breed them myself. I refuse to believe that by buying dozens or hundreds of high-quality horses, I can't produce a top-tier Akhal-Teke. As long as it can be solved with money, it's a minor issue for me. I will use money to make this happen. Mr. Dali, I hope you can help me achieve this dream. The standard for buying horses must not be lower than the ones in this catalog, so the only worry is whether you can help me buy dozens of top-quality Akhal-Teke horses. If you can get the best Akhal-Teke horses, the price is not an issue."

Dali didn't dare to dream about top-tier horses, but buying one hundred high-quality Akhal-Teke horses? He didn't need to think long to know it would cost at least £30 million. His only concern was whether he could find that many good horses. But compared to building a horse farm, buying horses was a small business.

Dali's hands trembled with excitement as he decided to seize this opportunity. If they signed a contract for the horse farm, Dali Equestrian wouldn't need to worry about anything else this year. This single deal would keep them busy for one or two years, with guaranteed profits and no concerns about William defaulting on payments.

"No problem, Mr. Devonshire. I will definitely help you achieve your dream. You can rest assured that we have decades-long cooperative relationships with several countries and horse farms that produce Akhal-Teke horses. I guarantee that the authorities won't obstruct this transaction. I will personally fly to Turkmenistan today and send my subordinates to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to select horses for you. We will also provide you with various design plans for horse farms for your reference. If you agree, we can handle anything related to the horse farm, yes, anything," Dali said, almost incoherently by the end.

William didn't mind Dali's excitement. Anyone would be like this if there was a lot of money to be made. He was more concerned about breeding stallions and good mares. "Calm down, Dali. As long as you can meet my requirements, I won't consider other equestrian companies for now. But do Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan also have Akhal-Teke horses?"

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