Saturday’s racing is at Seoul with 10 races from 10:35 to 18:00. Here are the previews:

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 60 Million

Juvenile maidens in the opener with all twelve racing for the first time so it’s to the trail videos that we head. Conveniently, three of them went through the same trial and even more conveniently, one caught the eye. (10) STARTER stalked the leader before breezing by in the straight and easing away under a hold in a quick time. If she brings that form to the races, she will win. (6) GLOBAL CODIE led his heat a long way ultimately crossing the line in 2^nd. He draws centrally and should be on pace again and in this a long way. (5) CUPID MORNING was 3^rd in the same heat with Starter, albeit almost nine-lengths in arrears. Nevertheless, it wasn’t a bad trial, and he looks a placing chance here. (3) SPARK THUNDER stumbled at the start of heat, giving himself plenty to do, but he finished off well enough to suggest that with a clean getaway, he can make an impression. (2) BOLLIN another to keep safe.

Selections	(10) Starter (6) Global Codie (5) Cupid Morning (3) Spark Thunder
Next Best	2, 12
Fast Start	4, 6, 10, 12

Seoul Race 2:  Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 60 Million

The second division of the juvenile maiden and again all twelve race for the first time. (7) GIANT M went through two trials, improving significantly in the second of them (it was a voluntary trial so be aware it may not feature in all race cards), running handy and crossing the line 1^st, stopping the clock in 1:02.3 on September 8^th. That’s the quickest time any of these posted and he looks a good chance first-up. (10) WORLD SHANNONS was also a trial winner, beginning well and sitting on pace and responding well when asked for an effort. Moon Se-young’s presence will tempt plenty. (9) ROYAL BEST and (2) FLYING KING came home 2^nd and 3^rd respectively in their heat in fair times and both can be considered here. (5) FRESH MAN another who hinted at ability.

Selections	(7) Giant M (10) World Shannons (9) Royal Best (2) Flying King
Next Best	5, 3
Fast Start	2, 7, 9, 10

Seoul Race 3: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 40 Million

Juvenile maidens although this time all nine have raced before although only four at his distance. One of those is (4) SINUI UNMYEONG who was a much-improved 4^th when stepped up to this trip on September 3^rd, sitting close throughout and beating a couple of today’s rivals in a decent time. He should have benefitted from that experience and has every chance today. (2) MORNING BOLD’s three starts have all come at 1000M, but he has set very consistent times and has a 2^nd and a 3^rd on his record. That means any top-three finish will give him a rating and from a nice draw, it could well be a win. (6) CHAMJOEUN INYEON too steps up in distance for the first time following a 4^th and a 6^th in good times over 1000M. She should be in the mix here. (1) STORM BREAKER and (9) FINAL GO others with the potential to improve.  

Selections	(4) Sinui Unmyeong (2) Morning Bold (6) Chamjoeun Inyeon (1) Storm Breaker
Next Best	9, 7
Fast Start	1, 2, 4, 6

Seoul Race 4: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 25 Million

A standard maiden here and a couple look ready to win. (8) RAON AIR FORCE did nothing in his first few starts but has significantly improved in his latest two, posting a 3^rd and a 2^nd, both at this trop and both times racing on pace. He can be on the speed here and can go one better. (10) POWERFUL VISION has improved across three starts so far, culminating in a 3^rd place finish over 1300M on August 18^th when she led for much of the way around. She may need a touch of luck at the start from the wide gate, but if she can get forward again, she has claims. (7) SAEBYEOK BULBIT has five top-four finishes from seven prior outings, generally sitting behind the pace or in midfield and running on. She can be close her too. (6) WINNER DRAGON and (5) TAPYEONGMU others to keep safe.

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