Big race action returns to Seoul today (Sunday) with the running of the Munhwa Ilbo Cup. The Sprint is the feature of an 11-race program in the capital which runs from 10:45 to 18:00. At Busan, there are 6 races from 12:40 to 17:05.

Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 22 Million

(6) MASK is ready to win. He almost slipped over turning into the home straight on debut in July but still managed to finish 3^rd before running 2^nd on his return in August. He’ll be on the early speed here and really should be winning. (3) LUCKY BONGHWA was 3^rd, two and a half lengths behind Mask in that August race, continuing the progression that he’s shown in each of his three outings so far and he looks to be the main danger although (5) ROYAL ACE has come close once or twice and could be in the hunt too. (2) M.J. CAPTAIN comes in off a 2^nd place finish last start and will likely join Mask on the early speed while (10) DAECHEON ACE was a creditable enough 5^th of 9 on debut a month ago and the jockey booking will attract some.

Selections	(6) Mask (3) Lucky Bonghwa (2) M.J. Captain (5) Royal Ace
Next Best	10, 12
Fast Start	2, 6

Race 2: Class 6 (1200M) Allowance / KRW 60 Million

Enhanced prize money for this juvenile contest and it sees six first-timers taking on six others who have each started once before. And a number of those experienced ones did well on debut and are likely to be favoured over the newcomers here. (3) KING POSE is the pick, running on fluently for 3^rd on debut over 1000M on September 10^th and the extra furlong should suit just fine today. (5) EMERALD KING and (12) BAEKSAN GUNJU (more…)