The maneuver of the horse riders went even better than Nanja had expected. The blue dragon soon caught up with the green one and Ravenblack. As he ran next to them, Ron swerved to the outer lane and reined in Ravenblack so much that he rode directly behind the two dragons.
He really didn’t take any risks; for now his most important goal seemed to be to get through the race. Apparently, he wasn’t sure how far his strength went.
Unimpeded, Wildcap galloped away from the other horses. It took her three laps to catch up from behind to the leading group, which the other riders were still blocking. The first ten laps were over now. Many spectators cheered when Wildcap caught up with Ravenblack. Whatever they may have bet, they were now all inspired by the young rider’s will to win.
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