It’s President’s Cup weekend. Sixteen runners will line up at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday afternoon for one of the richest races of the season. They include the Korean Derby winner Yeongcheon Ace and the Minister’s Cup winner – and currently the hottest property on the peninsula – Rock Band.
The autumn festival takes place at Seoul on President’s Cup weekend
We’ll have a full runner-by-runner preview of the big race here on Saturday morning but in the meantime, here is what is happening when and where on a weekend where Seoul has its “autumn festival” after racing each day:
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Friday October 16
Busan Racecourse: 11 races from 11:40 to 18:00
Jeju Racecourse: 8 races from 13:20 to 16:50
Saturday October 17
Seoul Racecourse: 13 races from 10:50 to 18:00
Jeju Racecourse: 9 races from 12:20 to 17:40
Sunday October 18
Seoul Racecourse: 10 races from 10:50 to 18:00
Busan Racecourse: 6 races from 12:45 to 17:30
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