In the racecourse, Black Billy was carrying Freya like a black lightning, and the speed was far beyond everyone's imagination. Even the experienced jockeys were surprised by Black Billy's speed.
What surprised them was the speed, but what surprised Ma Wei was Black Billy's lack of potential.
You know, mercury blood can block the connection between the power of extraordinary creatures and their bodies. It is a blocker that forces extraordinary creatures to become ordinary. And Black Billy who took the blood of mercury...
How could he still burst out with such amazing speed?
This is somewhat similar to the phosphorus fire horse under the category of Equus in the order Perissodactyla in the catalog of exotic beasts. The phosphorus fire horse is a kind of horse that can burn on its own. What causes the burning is not themselves, but the sweat secreted by them when running. It is a flammable substance that emits black-red light when burned. From a distance, it looks as bright as a lighthouse.
The running speed of the phosphorus fire horse is the fastest among the horses of the family Perissodactylum. The data is given in the catalog of exotic beasts. Converted to today's values, the speed can reach almost 200 kilometers per hour, which is faster than any means of transportation today.
Of course, Black Billy's speed is far from reaching 200 kilometers per hour. From visual inspection, it is indeed much faster than other thoroughbred horses, but the specific value cannot be known until further testing.
Freya tamed it, and Mavey was curious about what she said in Black Billy's ear to make the rebellious and ferocious Black Billy willing to surrender. If Black Billy was so easy to conquer, he wouldn't have been able to conquer it before. Eight jockeys will die.
Da da da....
Just when Mavie was deep in thought, Freya came back on Black Billy. Her eyes flashed with excitement. She got off the horse, walked up to Mavie, and said, "Thank you, Nicholas, you can actually learn from me." I bought Black Billy here for my own use.”
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"I will not let a horse that has killed a man be my mount."
Freya shook her head: "You don't know what terrible benefits Black Billy can bring to the racecourse. Over the years, I have never seen a horse running as fast as it. On the track, it will definitely be able to crush The opponent wins!"
In horse racing, the prize money for winning is insignificant. The real big prize is the horse betting activity behind it. This is an official event, just like football betting. The official or a private betting office that has obtained a horse betting operation certificate will give the money. The day's odds are essentially gambling, but the problem is...
Can anyone compete with Black Billy on the racecourse?
If not, wouldn't it be certain that Black Billy would win?
This is the source of the terrible gains Freya talks about. An invincible horse, Black Billy is destined to shock everyone.
As for Mavi, who discovered the opportunity but did not buy Black Billy to monopolize the profits, Freya was impressed.
"You are such a generous man, Nicholas."
Freya hugged Mavi happily, and whispered in his ear with her bright red lips: "I'm not a woman who doesn't know how to repay kindness. Please don't worry, I will definitely not treat you badly... hmm?"
Freya suddenly felt someone tugging on her clothes. When she lowered her head, she saw Yunia with a sullen face and an unhappy expression: "Let go."
Smiling, Freya took two steps back, but in a blink of an eye she took Mavi's arm and walked towards the carriage: "It's almost time for us to rush to the Ascot Racecourse, Archer, put Black Billy on car."
"Yes, ma'am."
After finishing her instructions, Freya did not forget to look back at Yunia who was staying where she was, and winked at her with an inexplicable smile on her lips.
Yunia felt like she was being provoked!
This was her first time being provoked!
She didn't know where Freya had the courage to provoke her, anyway...
She was very angry.
very angry.
Clenching her little fists, Yunia stared at Freya walking in front. A golden light flashed in her blue eyes, as if something was about to wake up. Just at the moment she couldn't hold it back anymore... .
"Emma, what are you still doing standing there? Come here quickly."
"oh...."
Upon hearing her father's call, Yunia was immediately discouraged and chased after him gloomily.
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1:30pm, Royal Ascot, Ascot, Berkshire.
Carriages engraved with family crests stopped on the grassy roadside. Gentlemen stepped out of the carriages with their female companions in their arms. All of them were dressed in formal attire, wearing white gloves, top hats, bow ties or ties.
The dress is formal because today King Rhodes IV and his four princes will come to watch this afternoon's horse racing. Horse racing is one of the most famous events in the Kingdom of Windsor. The popularity of other sports events cannot be compared with it, even if it is During the Olympics, the popularity of horse racing remains high.
In addition to the nobles who wanted to show their faces in front of the king, many middle class people who had nothing to do on Sunday or workers who were passionate about horse racing also came to Ascot Racecourse.
Although they were not as decently dressed as the nobles, they still put on the best clothes at home, held newspapers, and a pencil in their ears. They entered the venue from the public entrance and lined up in a long line at the betting gate. .
Their purpose is very simple, they just come to gamble.
On the blackboard hanging above the betting port, the staff wrote the real-time odds in chalk. Today’s favorite is [Van Gower] who won the Royal Ascot in late June last year, with a one-way winning odds of 1.31. In addition, , and there is also a popular horse named [Spicy Little Pony Girl], with winning odds of 1.43. Many people believe that today's champion will be born among them.
[Black Billy], the last one to register for the competition, has a winning odds of 8.16. Although its owner, Duchess Freya, is very famous, as a horse competing for the first time, no one knows its strength. Even so, there are still some people With the thought of being upset, I put a little money on it.
For real dog bettors, it doesn’t matter who is stronger, but who has higher odds is important.
"I bought 'Van Gower' first, and 'Little Pony Girl' second, for 10 gold pounds."
In front of the betting window, Lai Wen numbered 10 gold pound coins on the table, and after a while, he got the betting ticket handed out from the window.
"Is it really okay to buy so much at once?"
Helena, who was following him, looked worried: "The odds between 'Van Gore' and 'Hot Pony Girl' are too low, and the effort and reward are not proportional at all!"
Looking around, Helena lowered her voice and said: "I suggest you buy the 'Black Billy' sent by Duchess Freya for the competition. Didn't your elder brother visit the racecourse today? He will definitely not let you lose money. !”
"My eldest brother doesn't understand horse racing!" the letter said disapprovingly: "Everyone buys 'Van Gower' and 'Hot Pony Girl'. I have done research and found that these two horses do have the ability to win the championship. As long as no one If they engage in shady activities, the champion will definitely emerge from among them!"
Seeing that the letter was so firm, Helena didn't know what to say. Anyway, she didn't have much money to gamble, so she just treated it as fun.
As everyone knows...
This 10 gold pounds was more than half a month's salary for the letter.
Since joining the Truth Church, Mawei has been provided with food and accommodation, business trips are subsidized, and he does not need to spend money on daily life. Laiwen has saved some money. Even so, 10 gold pounds is not a small amount of money for him.
It’s one-tenth of his family’s wealth!
Laiwen and Helena entered the venue together. As soon as they left, Daniel and Edward emerged from the crowd and queued up to the betting gate. Daniel thought for a moment, and under the increasingly impatient eyes of the staff, he took out a 50 The gold pound denomination ticket was slapped on the counter: "For 50 gold pounds, buy...Black Billy wins!"
He heard the conversation between Lai Wen and Helena. Daniel was different from Lai Wen. He chose to believe Ma Wei. The fundamental reason...
When they came in just now, they happened to see the carriage transporting the participating horses entering the backstage of the arena. Edward could tell at a glance that Black Billy was extraordinary and spoke highly of him.
When Edward saw that Daniel had defeated Black Billy to win, but did not tell him about Black Billy, he couldn't help but ask: "Aren't you going to tell him about this?"
"That idiot Felix...hum!"
Daniel pouted and said:
"Who didn't let him take me to play! He deserves to lose money!"
