Upon hearing about the upcoming race, Bry's father assumed the role of the race's officiator. As Hera, Xavier, and Zen prepared their horses, Bry's brother darted around the village, spreading the word about the race and inviting everyone to come and watch.
The racetrack wasn't particularly large, so Hera and the others had to complete a few extra laps. Bry's father made sure to communicate this to Hera and the others.
Many villagers came to watch the show. In the past, Bry's father and uncle used to organize the village's weekly get-together for some fun and betting on their chosen horses and riders.
Since Bry's uncle had an accident during a national race, this weekly gathering had come to a halt, and Bry's father had been occupied with other matters. However, with the news that Diamond would be racing against the other two favorite horses, many villagers showed up to watch. Aunt Sabby and her husband even set up a betting table, drawing eager bets from the other villagers.
