Almond Eye and Wang Ziding exchanged another glance after their momentary shock, each clearly seeing the flames of anticipation blazing in the other's eyes.
Both Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen were extraordinarily powerful seniors—legends of Hall of Fame caliber.
Tokai Teio excelled precisely in middle-distance races like the Takarazuka Kinen, while Mejiro McQueen, the long-distance queen of her generation, was no less formidable over middle distances.
And from their rapid exchange just now, it was obvious that they both recognized and approved of Kitasan Black's current judgment.
If even they agreed, then this race... their senior was bound to win!
But just as the two were brimming with joy and about to cheer for Kitasan Black again, the commentator's voice suddenly boomed like thunder:
"Here it comes! Here it comes!
"Kitasan Black is still in the lead, Kitasan Black is still in the lead, but... her advantage is only half a horse length!"
"It's her specialty, the Slow Escape! After the first and second turns, she has finally returned to the position she knows best—but her lead is only half a horse length!"
"Satomi Noble is now in second place! Satomi Noble is closing in, and her target is undoubtedly Kitasan Black!
"Clear Sky is coming up! Clear Sky is running on the outer lane in third or fourth, and she has Kitasan Black in her sights as well!
"Further out! Katsuno Stone has charged up in one burst too, incredibly fierce! Is she going to overtake them all at once?!
"The inner lane is still packed! Toho Lone Wolf, Tenka Yuiitsu, Lofty Ambition, and Koushou Hayate are all squeezed together!
"They're gradually entering the turn! It's getting even more crowded!
"Satono Crown has moved into a favorable position, but like Adroit Labyrinth, she's blocked by the runners ahead!
"Can