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79. Bet on Black
Author: Ashdenroth
last update2025-08-23 19:43:59
Alex strolled across the backyard, taking a deep breath of the fresh morning air as he planned his next move. The race track had seven lanes and ran for 2 miles, looping around a little pond and a distant mound.

The race was due to start in half an hour, and the caretakers and curators were already out there, setting up hurdles and sweeping away the stray branches and dead leaves from the track.

Walking down the narrow, muddy path, Alex turned to the left and headed for the stables where the horses were being prepped.

There were a total of five stallions and a lone mare.

Alex took a good look at the Black Dwarf, a stout and heavy-set stallion, and approached its jockey.

“That’s a fine horse you got there, friend.”

Hearing the unexpected voice, the jockey turned around and looked Alex up and down.

“You look surprised,” Alex said, approaching the horse and running his hand across its side.

“None of the elites are too fond of getting their boots dirty, so barely anyone comes up to the sta
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