If the rider attended the races he would have that fleet stallion with him.

He could not be separated from the horse that had cost him so dearly.

What would Bostil and Holley and Farlane say at sight of Wildfire?
Suppose Wildfire was to enter the races! It was probable that he could run away from the whole field--even beat the King.

Lucy thrilled and thrilled.

What a surprise it would be! She had the rider's true love of seeing the unheralded horse win over the favorite.