Pearl River Delta Middle-Distance Championship (Part 2)

Ning Fei looked at Lingnan Heroic Wind ahead. It was half a length behind, running on the outside of the number five horse, neither taking the lead nor pressuring the frontrunner.

Feeling relieved, Ning Fei withdrew his gaze and turned slightly to look at Pearl River Moonlight, which was running on his inside.

The four-year-old mare was tucked in behind the horses ahead, conserving her stamina. But looking at the situation around her, there were two horses abreast in front, Flying Cloud Colt on the outside, and another two horses running abreast behind her. She was completely boxed in.

Ning Fei considered it for a few seconds. Pearl River Moonlight is boxed in, and she's right on our inside. As long as I pay a little attention, I'll be able to keep track of her. I should focus more on Lingnan Heroic Wind ahead.

With that thought, Ning Fei turned back to watch Lingnan Heroic Wind, keeping an eye on Pearl River Moonlight's movements only through the corner of his left eye.

The field maintained its formation through the bend and half the straight. Little Penguin, the number three horse in front, gradually extended the lead to three lengths. The gap between the pace-setting group and the stalking group also widened to two lengths, while the two trailing horses followed one length behind the stalking group.

The guest commentator announced the time. "The first thousand meters took sixty-one point two seconds. A very standard pace!"

Near the owners' stand, Zheng Xing reported the same time, a smile appearing on his face. "That time favors Flying Cloud Colt. Now it depends on when Lingnan Heroic Wind makes his move."

A trace of delight also appeared on Zhang Jun's face.

The field entered the fourth turn and passed the 1,600-meter marker. Only