Day: January 10, 2026

Seoul & Busan Sunday: Race-By-Race Preview (January 11)

Sunday’s racing is at Seoul with 10 races from 10:35 to 17:55, and at Busan with 7 races from 11:25 to 16:55. Here are the previews:

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(4) SEOPOKCHAT was ordinary on debut but a much-improved 4th at start number two over this distance on December 14th when coming from off the pace. He should be peaking fitness wise for this, and he can win. (7) MISS CHRISTIE weakened having set a strong pace on debut over this distance on December 13th. She previously ran well in a trial and is worth another chance with an experienced jockey up. (2) M.J. VICTORY was a solid 4th on debut in a filly only maiden on December 27th. She should have come on for that run and makes a quick return here. There are three first time starters and based on trials, (3) EVER THE GLORY is perhaps the most likely to make an immediate impact. Among the rest of the experience, (5) BEST URBANE the best chance of improving.

Selections(4) Seopokchat (7) Miss Christie (2) M.J. Victory (3) Ever The Glory
Next Best5, 8
Fast Start1, 2, 7, 8

Seoul Race 2: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(1) CHOWOLMA returned from ten months out to run 4th over this distance on November 8th, showing handy throughout. He has had another nine weeks off but should strip fitter for that run and if he holds his form, he is the one to beat. Clear second pick is (8) TTOSUNI SEOUL. She enters off her best finish to date when 2nd at this distance on December 14th, settling midfield and running on, and a similar effort will see her firmly in this. (2) GAPJAENGI has hinted at ability across three outings with his latest a close 5th at 1200M on December 13th. He has finished off his races well and the slight step up in trip can suit. (4) LOVERMAN and (10) QUERENCIA are the other place chances.

Selections(1) Chowolma (8) Ttosuni Seoul (2) Gapjaengi (4) Loverman
Next Best10, 11
Fast Start1, 4, 6, 11

Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(9) TRICK SHOT led for part of the way around over this distance on December 5th, ultimately finishing in 2nd place. He had an even wider draw that day and if he can get an early lead, this lot shouldn’t be able to pass him. (11) MAGIC HAMMER was 3rd on debut all the way back in April and then didn’t return until December 12th when he was 4th at this trip. The same apprentice keeps his weight light, and he can strip fitter for that run. (7) PERFECT FLASH was an on-pace 4th on debut on November 21st. He too can show some natural improvement and get closer today. (1) WIND SWORD and (5) WONDERFUL PREACH others who can challenge for the places.

Selections(9) Trick Shot (11) Magic Hammer (7) Perfect Flash (1) Wind Sword
Next Best5, 3
Fast Start1, 3, 7, 9

Seoul Race 3: Class 5 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(7) AMOS CHEONHA was a winner on debut over 1200M in November and followed up with a 3rd place on his first try at this class at 1300M on December 13th when he was slow away but ran on well. With a better start, he should have too much here. After winning on debut, (2) GWANAKSAN CHAMP went around in the Listed NACF Chairman’s Trophy and G2 Breeders’ Cup Rookie, finishing slightly worse than halfway down the field on both. He returns to much more amenable company today and can be a threat. (3) ALIFER got her maiden win at 1300M in September and most recently ran 2nd on her first try at this distance eon December 6th when leading close to the line. She can be on pace and in this a long way. (4) BISANG BELL and (8) TRIPLE JENNY others in the hunt.

Selections(7) Amos Cheonha (2) Gwanaksan Champ (3) Alifer (4) Bisang Bell
Next Best8, 5
Fast Start3, 4, 8, 9

Busan Race 2: Class 5 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(7) SHACKLE TOWN led all the way on debut to record a facile eight-length win over 1200M. She comes up in class and in trip today, but the manner of that win suggests that there is more to come, and she will be favoured to maintain her 100% record. The danger is (1) OASIS WICKY. While he hasn’t managed to repeat the win he scored on debut in five subsequent attempts, he has been close with a 3rd and most recently a 2nd place on December 14th at this class and distance when almost getting up. He carries his fair share of weight but draws well on the inside and shouldn’t be far away. (8) BLUE HUNTER won at start two in November and then ran 2nd at this class and distance on December 7th. An apprentice means she has a very light weight and if she gets a lead, things could get interesting. (5) SUN JAE and (3) DORAON SAMSON the other minor chances.

Selections(7) Shackle Town (1) Oasis Wicky (8) Blue Hunter (5) Sun Jae
Next Best3, 2
Fast Start4, 5, 7, 8

Seoul Race 4: Class 5 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(2) MYEONG POWER returned from five months out to run 3rd at this class over 1700M. He was going well before the layoff too and stripping fitter for that run a month ago, his first try at 1800M can be profitable. This is a decent race for the level though with most entering off good results. (9) HWANSANGUI NARA won her maiden victory two starts back before finishing 2nd over 1400M on her first try at this level on November 29th. She steps up to two turns for the first time but has every chance of being competitive. (10) CHOCOLATE is up in class and in distance having won at 1400M on December 6th. He too should have the tools to be a danger at this level. (5) TAENGGEURI and (7) GANGCHEOL POWER, the latter a last start surprise winner at this class and distance, are among plenty of others to consider.

Selections(2) Myeong Power (9) Hwansangui Nara (10) Chocolate (5) Taenggeuri
Next Best7, 1
Fast Start4, 6, 9, 11

Busan Race 3: Class 5 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(5) GOOGLE CAR used up plenty of energy from a wide draw when well fancied last time, ultimately finishing in 6th place. Prior to that he only very narrowly missed out when 2nd at this class over 1200M. He comes into a better gate today and with Seo Seung-un on, today can be the day for the only colt in the race. (6) ARI DRAGON was a winner on debut in late June before running 2nd in a filly only race at this class over 1400M in July. She hasn’t raced since but looked well in a trial at the end of November, and she can put in a bold showing here. (3) HOLIDAY QUEEN has a 2nd and a 4th from her latest two at 1200M and 1400M, both at this class. She is under a light weight today and having drawn well, she can place. (4) LOILOI and (7) SINCHEON FREEDOM the other minor money chances.

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Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (January 10)

The forecast snow didn’t arrive with warm temperatures overnight but it is a damp Saturday morning in Seoul where there are 11 races from 10:35 to 18:00. Here are the previews:

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

Three-year-old maidens with four of the nine racing for the first time and with the exposed form not being impressive, two first timer starters will top the market. (7) CONCORD BLUE was a front-running trial winner, stopping the clock in a quick time. If he brings that form to the races, he will win. (1) SEOUL BIHAENG posted an even quicker time the same day, albeit well back in 6th place. Nevertheless, he showed enough to suggest he has some ability and should be the main danger. (8) MR. KAI didn’t do much on debut but has since won a trial and should improve here. (5) GEUMA ON POINT and (9) BEOLGYO EMPEROR the others with experience who are perhaps the most likely to improve.

Selections(7) Concord Blue (1) Seoul Bihaeng (8) Mr. Kai (5) Geuma On Point
Next Best9, 4
Fast Start6, 7, 8

Seoul Race 2: Class 4 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 75 Million

Three-year-old imported maidens with six of the ten racing for the first time. (3) PARISUI BULKKOT didn’t manage to qualify last July but caught the eye when tried again in November, winning his heat in a quick time, leading all the way, and with a couple of today’s rivals behind him. If he runs like that here, he can win. One of these behind him that day was (8) TAEKWON V. He trialed once more after that and then debuted on December 21st, running fairly for 5th of twelve over 1200M. He should have come on for that and is the danger. (7) MUCHO MACHO RAPIDO was a touch below expectations on debut having previously won a trial but is worth another chance here. (10) BREEDO CHAMPION and (4) WHIZ STAR are other newcomers who can make an immediate impact.

Selections(3) Parisui Bulkkot (8) Taekwon V (7) Mucho Macho Rapido (10) Breedo Champion
Next Best4, 2
Fast Start2, 3, 10

Seoul Race 3: Class 6 (1400M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Competitive maiden. (1) GOLD SPINNING was a much-improved 2nd at his latest over this distance on December 14th when on pace throughout.  On pace seems to be the way to go for him, Johan stays on, and the pair can go one better today. (4) FIVE STAR was 3rd in that December 14th race, having come from well off the pace. That was his first try at this distance and it seemed to suit, and he can be finishing strongly again. (3) PNS GONGJA returned from five months out to run 3rd at 1200M on December 13th. He should have come on for that run and can be in the finish here. (6) SANGIM YEONGUNG has a 2nd, 3rd and a 4th from three outings to date and with an apprentice claiming 4kg, will sure be in the mix. (10) BEOLGYO ALADDIN another to look out for.

Selections(1) Gold Spinning (4) Five Star (3) PNS Gongja (6) Sangim Yeongung
Next Best10, 2
Fast Start1, 2, 3, 10

Seoul Race 4: Class 6 (1700M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(2) POWERFUL IMPACT beat four of today’s rivals on his way to an improved 2nd when stepped up to this trip for the first time on December 7th, settling just behind the speed and only going down narrowly. Asano stays up and if he has held his form, he can go one better today. (11) GLORY JOY 3rd in that December race having been sent off as second in the market. He races best on the front and while he has the challenge of the widest gate, if he can find a position early, he is a chance. (3) WILD MAGIC has two 3rd places among three starts so far and she can maintain the positive start to her career here. (9) FIGHTER and (5) BLUE DRAGON others in the placing frame.

Selections(2) Powerful Impact (11) Glory Joy (3) Wild Magic (9) Fighter
Next Best5, 6
Fast Start2, 3, 7, 11

Seoul Race 5: Class 5 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

Fillies only in this maiden. (7) RAON THE TONY was a solid 3rd on debut over 1200M on December 7th, showing close to the pace throughout. Expect similar tactics here and she won’t need to improve very much in order to win this. (3) WONDERFUL TUNE UP enters off back-to-back 4th place finishes in similar filly maidens at 1300M and 1400M. From a good gate, she can be on pace and looking to improve. (6) BANK LINE has two 5th places and a 4th from three outings to date and looks to be on the right trajectory. She is another who should be seeking to get forward early and who can be in this a long way. (9) HAPPY TOGETHER and (8) ENERGY POWER others in the hunt.

Selections(7) Raon The Tony (3) Wonderful Tune Up (6) Bank Line (9) Happy Together
Next Best8, 4
Fast Start3, 6, 7, 10

Seoul Race 6: Class 5 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

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