Ning Fei silently counted the pace in his head and let out a breath. It was slightly faster than normal, but still slower than River Moon's pace in previous 2,000-meter middle-distance races.
"River Moon remains in the lead! Three lengths behind, the second favorite, number eight Zhejiang Sea General, runs alongside number four Unstoppable Through Wind and Rain, while number twelve River-Sea Flood Dragon is advancing on the outside! What an intense opening!"
After clearing the straight and entering the first turn, River Moon widened the gap slightly. Behind him, the battle among the front-running group was exceptionally fierce, with the three horses chasing one another and repeatedly trading positions.
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One length behind the seven-horse front-running group, which spanned three lengths in total, came the six-horse stalking pack led by Eternal Legend. About two and a half lengths behind them, with another length of separation, was a lone closer. The entire field was roughly...
"The first 600 meters took exactly 37.8 seconds. That's a little faster than the usual pace, but still within the normal range for a 2,200-meter race."
As they reached the second turn, Ning Fei glanced back and drew a deep breath.
Zhejiang Sea General and Unstoppable Through Wind and Rain were still close behind. They picked up slightly around the bend, holding the gap at around three lengths without gaining further or dropping back.
River Moon's ears flicked lightly. His stride was steady, his breathing even, and his stamina remained abundant.
The field soon entered the second straight. Ning Fei raised his head and looked back to assess the situation. Zhejiang Sea General and the others were still pressing close, while Eternal Legend remained