As Kitasan Black let California Spangle widen the gap, the entire venue instantly erupted.
Even Anjing Zhen, calm by nature, couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath at the sight—and at the gap that had almost... no, already become a massive lead.
His eyes widened, his face filled with shock and worry. Gritting his teeth and clenching his fists, he unconsciously leaned forward as hard as he could.
He knew exactly what California Spangle's sudden burst of speed meant. He also understood that Kitasan Black... was now facing immense, unexpected pressure!
Almond Eye was so startled by the sudden change on the track that she stopped jumping. She covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes full of shock and unease.
"H-how could this happen?! Senior Little Kita! G-go!" Even with her mouth covered, the instinctive shout burst loudly through her fingers.
The spectators' previously fervent cheers and discussions had fallen abruptly silent for a moment.
But immediately afterward, waves of gasps broke out, swiftly followed by even more excited cries.
They had all been stunned by the dramatic scene unfolding on the track. None of them had expected a mere Practice Race to take such a turn.
And their excited shouts came because this was exactly the kind of dramatic, thrilling twist they wanted to see.
Then the commentator's exhilarated voice rang out over the broadcast:
"Oh my God! California Spangle has suddenly accelerated!
"She's opened up the gap between herself and Kitasan Black in an instant!
"Kitasan Black hasn't chosen to chase immediately, and the distance has suddenly widened to a full... ten Horse Lengths!
"More than ten Horse Lengths, even!
"What is Kitasan Black waiting for? The situation in this race has become increasingly unpredictable, so in the end...
"What exactly will happen?!"
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