Qui-Gon quickly discovers himself supporting the young slave in a thrilling Podrace, wagering his own ship against the expense of the replacement parts. This race stands out as a highlight in the film, with the participants racing through narrow cliff walls, reminiscent of a previous race in "Star Wars" set within metal canyons on a spaceship. What makes Qui-Gon so assured of Anakin's victory? It is due to his perception of an extraordinary concentration of the Force, and possibly because, like John the Baptist, he intuitively recognizes the individual whose path he is meant to pave.

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