Saturday’s racing is at Seoul with 12 races from 10:45 to 18:00. The feature is the Gwacheon Mayor’s Cup, the top race at the track open to imported juveniles. A full field of 14 will line up for the Listed event over six-furlongs.

In other news, Royce (@Roycee28) is back in Korea and chips in with today’s previews:

Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 60 Million

There are plenty of two-year-olds on debut in the first of the day. The effort of (9) SHINE FIGHTER on debut was good when going down a length to finish third behind Raon Dancer. The Rock Hard Ten filly clocked 61.8 for the 1000m on a good track. She’s drawn somewhat awkward but we saw her be one of the first to leave last time out so it should not be an issue. (10) GLOBAL THUNDER was overshadowed by winner Raon Tap Man when debuting last start to go down nine lengths and finish second. Regardless of the margin, he still ran 61.6 on a good track which will see him go a long way in this assignment. (6) ULTRA ANNIE overcame a wide gate on debut to finish third. She was beaten five lengths, but with the better draw she should get closer to the fence and enjoy a more economical run. (2) UNOECHANGCHEON is on debut but trialed well when qualifying. She is by a little known stallion in Tout but her dam won her a couple over 1400m. Watch what she does today as a guide.

Selections (9) Shine Fighter (10) Global Thunder (6) Ultra Annie (2) Unoechangcheon

Next Best 3, 8

Fast Start 9, 10

Race 2: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 60 Million

Another bunch of two-year-olds are engaged in the second with five of them previously having a start. The unraced (5) LUISA looks one that may be ready to hit the ground running early. She covered additional ground due to a wide draw in her trial and let down nicely in the straight to finish second. She is by Federalist and out of a handy mare in Kkakjaengi who won six races and amassed over US$500k. She’s a well-developed two-year-old (477kg) and will be watched with interest. (1) CUPID HONEY showed speed his first start before tiring in the straight. The time was respectable when comparing it to his opposition. Expect improvement second-up. (12) MONEY SILK was beaten a big margin on debut when fourth behind Geuma Kitten. The Any Given Saturday colt will improve off his first run when he ran through the line fairly. (7) BRAVO GWACHEON is expected to be in the market. He is another one beaten a big margin on debut but did manage to beat the majority of the field home.

Selections (5) Luisa (1) Cupid Honey (12) Money Silk (7) Bravo Gwacheon

Next Best 11, 6

Fast Start 1

Race 3: Class 6 (1300M) Allowance / KRW 24 Million

The third on the card has twelve runners engaged with most coming of sub-par performances. (2) NONGBUI SUCHEAHWA looks hard to beat after finishing second last start over the 1000m. The Exploit filly settled midfield and let down nicely to record a good time of 61.8 on a dry track. If she can settle close to the speed from a good draw she should take some beating. Alan Munro will be legged aboard (5) COMPLETE MOTION who has placed over the 1300m prior. She settled well back last time out as early speed is not her forte, however with a slightly better draw she may be able to position behind the leading division and run into the money. (12) DASI DUSON will be given her first run beyond 1000m. The two-year-old will be partnered by Kim Deok-Hyeon who will most likely let her find her own feet early on in the race. (8) CHOGANGGUK passed a few in the straight last time out and is worth including in the novelties.

Selections (2) Nongbui Sucheahwa (5) Complete Motion (12) Dasi Duson (8) Chogangguk

Next Best 5, 12

Fast Start 7, 10

Race 4: Class 6 (1300M) Allowance / KRW 24 Million

The fourth race has another field of maidens lining up over the 1300m. (9) SAENAE SPURT has improved with each run and based on his last effort looks a winning chance. The son of Menifee only went down half a length last time out over the same distance when running a handy time on a good rated track. Look for his four white socks hitting the line strong. On exposed form it appears (6) CHEONNYEONUI GODO looks a good each-way chance. The Clear Attempt colt finished second last time out behind Manse when overcoming the outside draw. Lee Dong-Ha retains the ride with previous performances suggesting he will work forward shortly after they jump. (8) POWER PRIDE was fair last time out when finishing fifth over the 1300m. He was ridden closer to the speed than anticipated and may appreciate less pressure in the early stages. (2) DIECO improved at his second start to place over the 1000m. Keep him safe in the minor placings as he attempts the 1300m for the first time.

Selections (9) Saenae Spurt (6) Cheonnyeonui Godo (8) Power Pride (2) Dieco

Next Best 11, 4

Fast Start 4, 5

Race 5: Class 4 (1700M) Allowance / KRW 60 Million

A field of twelve will line up over the two turns in the fifth on the card. Consistent type (5) GEUMA ZENITH looks the one to beat as he continues on his way through the grades. The Hansen colt finished third last time out over the 1700m behind Saba Kingdom whilst the start beforehand he won in similar company to this race. Drawn gate five he should works forward to sit on speed and proved hard to run down albeit with the 57kg on his

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