"Ribbon Keiko, stunned by Kitasan Black's Great Escape from the very start, finally reacted. She began to accelerate, giving chase at full speed down the side straight after the leading Kitasan Black!
"An interception battle!
"It's an interception battle!
"This race... isn't just Kitasan Black's Great Escape—it's also an all-out interception battle! And the first to launch the pursuit...
"Is Ribbon Keiko, who has already moved into second place!"
The rapid-fire, densely packed commentary rang out in a continuous stream, sending the atmosphere throughout the venue into another new climax.
Drawn in by Kitasan Black's lead, every spectator's attention had now completely shifted to Ribbon Keiko.
The roar of voices chanting "Kitasan Black" paused briefly, only to be followed by wave after wave of discussion.
"Ribbon Keiko... is she going after her?"
"From that far back... can she catch up?"
"They haven't even reached the Third Turn yet. She definitely can... catch her, Ribbon Keiko!"
"It's about to get exciting! Go, Ribbon Keiko!"
"Don't lose, Kitasan Black!"
The discussions were instantly swallowed by a new round of cheers, and the stands were filled with gazes brimming with excitement and anticipation.
Eyes shifted back and forth between Kitasan Black and Ribbon Keiko. The entire grandstand seemed to have become a massive furnace, its heat steadily rising as the figures on the track approached the Third Turn.
The commentator seized the moment to further whip up the crowd:
"Ribbon Keiko and Kitasan Black have faced each other many times before. Her pursuit now definitely isn't a rash decision!
"She's incredibly fast! Every step is like a declaration of challenge to Kitasan Black! She's constantly closing the gap between them!
"Sato no Takarazuka has made her move as well! And Tsubasa Hayate follows right after her!
"The two Early Lead Horse Girls have