[center][color=009BF5][b][h2]The Horse Race[/h2][/b][/color]
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[@Rodiak] Matthias [@Heartfillia] Crystal [@SausagePat] Ruby [@FunnyGuy] Lorenzo [@Blizz] Lyra [@Helo] Leo [@Tae] Thea[/center]
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The horses were prancing with excitement, their riders holding onto their reins tightly as they waited for the starting signal. The crowd was buzzing with anticipation, cheering, and shouting as the horses had been introduced by Duke Lorenzo Vikena with great enthusiasm.  As Lorenzo announced Queen Tulip the Bitch-Slayer,  the crowd had erupted into the most cheers and whistles. 

Once the time had come, the starting gun was fired, and the horses were off, galloping down the track with incredible speed. The jockeys urged their horses on, shouting and whipping the reins as they tried to gain the lead. The pounding of hooves on the dirt track was barely audible over the noise of the crowd.

Duke Lorenzo Vikena's commentary filled the air. His words only added to the already buzzing atmosphere. The crowd was at the edge of their seats, their eyes glued to the track, as they watched the horses gallop by in a blur of color and speed.

As the horses thundered down the straightaway, the crowd could hear the jockeys shouting and the sound of the reins being whipped. The horses were straining with all their might, their breathing coming in heavy pants, as they pushed themselves to go even faster.

Dastardly Daphodile and Drummer Boy Jack were neck and neck at the start of the race, their powerful strides sending dirt flying in their wake. The two horses looked like they were made for each other, matching each other's speed and intensity. Empress Victoria was hot on their heels, her powerful legs churning up the dirt as she tried to close the gap. Sir Ominous Dominus Black was not far behind, his powerful strides easily carrying him forward. Edin’s Finest Mistress took the lead for the first lap as the crowd howled in overexcitement. Horse racing was a beloved sport of Caesonia and the crowd was always intensely loud and enthusiastic. However, it could have also been due to the decently priced alcoholic at the stands that everyone was happier than usual. 

Sir Ominous Dominus Black managed to gain some speed and pass up Dastardly Daphodile and Drummer Boy Jack while Empress Victoria lagged behind. Edin’s Mistress and Queen Tulip the Bitch Slayer were neck and neck during the second lap, with the rider of Edin’s Mistress daringly pushing against Queen Tulip the Bitch Slayer in an attempt to surpass her. As they had gotten into the third lap, Empress Victoria suddenly galloped up ahead of all, only to get spooked by a bird that had flown in her path. She neighed in displeasure, rearing off the track and losing her speed as the rider yanked at the reigns and tried to pull her back.  

Drummer Boy Jack’s rider stuck his tongue out and yelled an insult as he had passed, getting the edge for some time, however, he had gotten distracted and hadn’t noticed that Edin’s Finest Mistress and Queen Tulip the Bitch Slayer were right on his tail. They both sped past him on each of his sides.

Edin's Finest Mistress was giving it her all, but Queen Tulip the Bitch-Slayer pulled ahead in the end, her long legs eating up the ground. The crowd was on their feet, shouting and cheering as the horses thundered past. 

In the end, it was Queen Tulip the Bitch-Slayer who emerged victorious, crossing the finish line with a commanding lead. The crowd erupted into cheers.[/color]