As the commentator's excited voice rang out, the long procession of Horse Girls had entered the side straight.
The race was already past its halfway point, and the commentator faithfully reported the situation.
"Let's confirm the current positions.
"Leading the pack is Kitasan Black.
"Behind her is Clear Sky. She hasn't given up yet and is still trying hard to catch Kitasan Black, but she remains four Horse Lengths behind... she's closed it to three Horse Lengths.
"The favorite, Satono Crown, is positioned toward the rear of the Midfield. She did not push too far forward during the earlier battle for position, so there is no doubt that her strategy for this race is a Late-run.
"Third favorite Duramente is close behind her, and she also seems to be aiming for victory with a Late-run Running Style.
"Second favorite Futanari Shingang has secured a very forward position. She is in fifth or sixth place, roughly six Horse Lengths behind Kitasan Black, and shows no intention of pressing forward for now.
"The most heavily supported contenders have made their choices clear—they have all chosen the Running Styles they are best at.
"The pack is still maintaining its cruising pace, without the dramatic moves seen in the opening stages. It seems the decisive battle will come in the later turns or on the Final Straight."
Compared to before, the commentator's emotions had clearly calmed considerably.
Within the racing pack, quite a few Horse Girls had thoughts racing through their minds.
Amid the mass of opponents, with more than ten figures between them, Satono Crown stared intently at Kitasan Black twenty or thirty meters ahead.
Little Kita's strength... was even greater than I had imagined.
But after accelerating several times so early, could her stamina really hold out...?
No, I can't think that