Richie's Cutscenes

A complete dialogue write up for every cutscene Richie has in-game. Read all cutscenes here.

Why Did You Become a Horse Owner?
Richie: YEAH, MAN! That was tight, (Player Name)!

Protagonist: BOOYA!

Richie: You really showed them! That was awesome! Super grand!

Protagonist: Richie, can I ask you something? Why did you become a horse owner?

Richie: Huh? Why? Uh, let me think... It's because...

I've forgotten why.

Protagonist: Oh.

Richie: Well it's me. I'm guessing there wasn't a real reason.

Protagonist: Why do you say so?

Richie: 'Cause I don't look back in the past. As long as I have fun now, it all goes.

And it's fun to watch my horse win. Like, super grand.

Protagonist: I see.

Richie: Well, I'm gonna get going! See you in the next race!

Protagonist: Yeah!

Why Did You Become A Horse Owner? Continued
Richie: AWESOME! That was tight, (Player Name)!

Protagonist: YEAH!

Richie: (Player Name), you asked me why I became a horse owner the last time we met. Do you remember?

Protagonist: Yeah, I do.

Richie: Well, I tried to thank back about the reason I started.

Protagonist: And?

Richie: I think I started owning horses because I wanted some sort of celebrity pastime.

Protagonist: Celebrity pastime...?

Richie: You know how oil tycoons and bigshots become horse owners?

Protagonist: Yeah, they do.

Richie: I guess I wanted to do the same. Thought it would be cool if I owned a horse too.

Protagonist: I see.

Richie: So anyway, I tried... And man, it was hard at first!

Protagonist: Really? How so?

Richie: Yeah. Like at the Auction, I'd buy a horse I'd liked.

Then the other horse owners would laugh at me.

Protagonist: ...Why?

Richie: They'd say stuff like, "A Thoroughbred like that? I doubt it can run."

Protagonist: That's rude.

Richie: Yeah, I got mad. So I told them they could eat their stupid Papers. Because I'd trust my own eye.

Protagonist: Wow, that's gutsy of you!

Richie: ...Well, they were right.

Protagonist: Oh... So the horse didn't perform...

Richie: No. Well, after that, I studied a bit.

Learned from my mistakes. And now, I've got a strong horse like (Current Player Horse's Name).

Kudos to you too, (Player Name), I'm glad you're my jockey!

Protagonist: Thanks!

Richie: Anyway, I still remember that anger I felt at the time.

So to this day, I still don't buy the expensive pedigrees.

Protagonist: Sticking to your guns?

Richie: Something like that.

So, my horses may not be bred the way people deem best, but...

I'm leaving them to you, man. Hope you make me proud!

Protagonist: Leave it to me!

Why Not Buy Better Horses?
Richie: YEAH! Nice run, (Player Name)!

Protagonist: Owned it!

Richie: You're giving me a good reputation as an owner!

Protagonist: By the way, Richie.

If you want a celebrity pastime, wouldn't you want to buy a horse with a better pedigree?

Richie: Hmm? Hmm, well... I don't like the idea.

Protagonist: How come?

Richie: It's like...

"If you're of good blood, you're better than everyone else!"

That kind of thinking?

It don't sit right with me. Makes me want to say, "Who do you think you are!?"

Protagonist: Uh, doesn't that mean you hate celebrities?

Richie: Uh... I don't hate them.

It's just when they brag about parties and stuff, I think, pfff, big deal, what idiots...

Protagonist: I think that means you DO hate them.

Richie: Well... I can't say much. I mean, my grandpa IS someone like that.

Protagonist: Oh! Your grandfather is...

Richie: Yeah, he lives like a king.

He's got famous politicians coming to pay their respects to him and all that.

Protagonist: Oh wow...

So you don't get along with him much...?

Richie: Don't get me wrong, I love the old man. Cant hold a candle to him.

But, I'll just say... I just don't fit in. Not in that place.

Protagonist: I see...

Richie: Yeah. So I'm a bit of the black sheep in the family. Like I don't belong.

So I decided I'd show them. I'd find my own way to earn. That's why I'm a horse owner.

Protagonist: I see.

Richie: So, I'd really appreciate it if you win the G1 races like today!

I'm counting on you buddy!

Protagonist: Rodger that!

Proving Himself to Family
Richie: YEAH! That was awesome, (Player Name)!

Protagonist: High five!

Richie: I had high hopes on this race, and you didn't disappoint!

Protagonist: Yeah!

Richie: (Current Player Horse's Name) is growing to be a good horse that meets the expectations of everyone.

Reminds me of that time when people had high hopes for me.

Protagonist: Really?

Richie: Yeah. I know I don't look it, but I have a Pedigree too.

Protagonist: P-Pedigree...?

Richie: You know how in the racing world, the foal of a mare and stallion of good heritage is called a pedigree horse?

Protagonist: Oh, yeah.

Richie: Same with me. My pops and ma come from pretty well-respected families.

Protagonist: I-I see.

Richie: But just like a racing horse, that doesn't mean you'll turn out well like your parents.

When I was small, they gave me lots of tutors, and tried grooming me right.

But that didn't do anything. Didn't get my grades up earlier.

Protagonist: Sounds like a lot of pressure.

Richie: Well, I didn't mind. So I went on with my life.

But things started to change when my kid brother got older.

Protagonist: You have a little brother?

Richie: Yeah.

And he turned out to be everything they hoped he'd be. A real thoroughbred.

Protagonist: Oh...

Richie: Yeah. He tutored me when I was ten. He was only eight. True story.

Protagonist: That's, uh, incredible. Both ways.

Richie: So my pops gets real happy. Says, "The younger kid turned out OK."

Starting from that point, things began to take a turn.

Protagonist: What happened...?

Richie: Well, to put it bluntly...

They didn't care anymore. I wasn't needed anymore.

Protagonist: That can't be...

Richie: Nah, it's true.

When I was in middle school, the most I did was sit in my room and just hang around.

Protagonist: *Sniff*...

Richie: Hey, ha ha! Come on, it's all right. I don't really care.

But really, my kid brother. We come from the same Breed, but the difference is amazing.

Protagonist: Same breed...

Richie: Anyway, that's why, if you win big races like this...

It sorta proves to him his big brother's doing something too.

I'm counting on you!

Protagonist: Sure thing!

Being a CEO
Richie: YEAH! That was tight, (Player Name)!

Protagonist: I RULE!

Richie: Thanks! Really, I mean it.

Protagonist: Richie, about that talk we had the last time...

Richie: Hmm?

Protagonist: If I remember correctly, you're the CEO of a company. right?

Richie: Kinda.

Protagonist: Well, I thought you didn't need to be a horse owner to prove yourself, if you had that job.

Richie: Umm... You see, my position is the CEO, but...

It's just a title, really.

Protagonist: What do you mean?

Richie: The company's owned by my grandpa, in truth.

It's just that he put my name on the papers as CEO.

Protagonist: Wow. So you don't need to do work? I envy you...

Richie: Envy me, huh...

Well, it's not as fun as you'd imagine it to be...

Protagonist: Why?

Richie: Even if I go to the company, there's nothing for me to do.

Protagonist: Even if you're the CEO?

Richie: Yeah, the other important peeps run the company.

Protagonist: Important people...?

Richie: The executives, the managers...

Protagonist: I thought the CEO is the top...

Richie: Like I told you, I'm just a name!

I don't really get to do anything, essentially.

Protagonist: Okay...

Richie: Grandpa's the only guy in the family who takes me seriously.

I think he made me CEO just because he was worried I was simply hanging around.

Protagonist: Mm-hmm.

Richie: So, I thought I wouldn't let him down. Thought I'd make him proud of me.

And I went to work immediately.

Protagonist: Awesome!

Richie: It's a logistics company. So I thought I'd help them move some stuff.

But when I get there, all these people start holding meetings.

Protagonist: Uh-huh.

Richie: And...it wasn't about moving things. I didn't have a clue what they were talking about.

All the technical jargon, talking about profit and cost and numbers and all that.

Protagonist: Yeah...

Richie: So I sat there, not knowing what in the world I'm doing. I just listened.

And then sometimes, someone would say, "Is that all right, boss?" and look my way.

Protagonist: It's your big chance!

Richie: Chance? What chance? I was completely clueless.

So I just said, "That's fine."

I sometimes said, "Okay."

And I'd pretend I'd think about it sometimes, but in the end I could only say. "Yes."

Protagonist: ...So easily?

Richie: What else could I do? They're asking me a question.

But then, the questions slowly started to lessen. And then stopped altogether.

Protagonist: ...

Richie: I felt bad, so I'd ask, "Can I help carry some stuff?" Something like that.

But they'd all stop me. "Please, you don't need to!" Real desperate.

Couldn't let me do those tasks.

Protagonist: ...Wow.

Richie: Yeah... Well, I'm still the CEO of the company.

So I still get paid a pretty good salary.

Protagonist: I think I envy you after all...

Richie: I don't really use much cash. So I thought to find an interesting way to use it.

So, BOOM! Horse owner.

Protagonist: I see.

Richie: At first...they all thought it was just an easy hobby.

But thanks to you, (Player Name), because you've been winning, they see it differently now.

Protagonist: Really!?

Richie: Yeah. The other day, my pops actually walked up to me and said, "Congratulations."

Protagonist: I'm so happy for you!

Richie: Yeah. Thanks.

So... Keep up the good work, buddy!

Protagonist: Definitely!

First Loss
Richie: Hey, (Player Name).

(Current Horse's Name) is an amazing horse. Meant for the bigger races, that one. I can't have you losing.

Protagonist: Sorry.

Richie: Come on buddy! You gotta do better!

Second Loss
Richie: Oi, (Player Name).

Protagonist: Y-yes...?

Richie: (Current Horse's Name) lost twice in a row.

Protagonist: Uh...

Richie: WHAT!?

Protagonist: Er...

Richie: I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!

Protagonist: ...Sorry.

Richie: You think sorry makes everything all right!?

HUH!?

Protagonist: I'm really sorry.

Richie: UGH! It's your last chance next. Got it?

Protagonist: Y-Yeah, got it!

Third Loss
Richie: (Player Name), dude.

Protagonist: Yes...

Richie: (Current Horse's Name)? Losing three times in a row? No way.

Protagonist: Sorry.

Richie: I have high hopes for that horse.

Protagonist: I'm sure you do...

Richie: Which is why I'm going to find a different jockey. You're off the job.

Protagonist: Ow.