Chapter 69 Lauren clapped her hands excitedly .
Dr.
Lloyd , youre amazing ! Number Seven actually won ! Her joyful laughter caused Harvey , Bernard , and their groups faces to darken .
However , Mark maintained his composure and smiled .
Dont be discouraged , everyone .
Such is the thrill of horse racing you never know who the dark horse will be until the very end ! The mayors words prompted immediate agreement from the crowd .
Well said , Mr.
Thatcher ! Absolutely , Mr.
Thatcher ! Anyone could be the dark horse ! Your insights are truly remarkable ! Lets get ready for the next round .
The game isnt over yet ! Stick with Mr.
Thatcher , and well be in the winners circle! For the next race , Mark confidently selected Number Five .
Lauren turned to Andrew and asked , Dr.
Lloyd , which horse should we choose ? Lets go with Number One , Andrew replied casually .
Bernard could not resist a sarcastic comment .
Andrew , are you deliberately going against Mr Thatchers picks ? Cant you see how many people trust his judgment ? Mark raised his hand , interrupting Bernard , Bernard , everyone is entitled to their own .
opinion .
Then , he turned to Andrew with an amused smile .
Young man , you seem experienced .
Lets see if your luck holds up this time .
Andrew smiled calmly .
Mr.
Thatcher , if youre still betting on Number Five , Id suggest changing your pick that horse wont win .
The crowd erupted in anger .
How dare you question Mr.
Thatchers judgment ! Who do you think you are ? Youll regret your arrogance ! Mark maintained his composure , simply laughing it off .
I appreciate young people with different perspectives , but Im confident about this race .
As the gates opened and the horses charged forward , Marks pick , Number Five , started strong .
However , midway through the race , it stumbled , throwing its rider and tumbling out of the race .
1/2 Chapter 69 +25 BONUS Meanwhile , Andrews choice , Number One , powered through like a bulldozer .
Initially in third place , it surged forward near the finish line , overtaking the lead with ease to claim victory .
Dr.
Lloyd , youre incredible ! We won again ! Lauren cheered .

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Andrew could not help but smile at her genuine excitement .
Harvey , Dexter , and Bernard stood silent , their faces dark .
Mark stared in disbelief as Number Five was carried off the track with a broken leg , and he sighed heavily .
Such is life .
One moment youre on top , the next youre struggling through hardship , Mark commented .
Bernard could not accept defeat .
Mr.
Thatcher , lets try one more race .
Everyone knows youre the best at horse racing in Jayrodale .
Thats right , Harvey and his group chimed in .
A couple of races doesnt mean anything .
Please lead us to victory again , Mr.
Thatcher ! Encouraged by their support , Mark laughed heartily .
Very well , Ill join you for one more match .
Victory comes to those who persevere ! Such inspiring words ! , With this spirit , victory is certain ! Nothing could stop Mr.
Thatcher this time ! The crowd cheered and applauded enthusiastically .
It was as though they were trying to erase the memory of their two consecutive losses through sheer volume alone .