The capital track’s 2025 season kicks off on Saturday with an 11-race card 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 filly maidens with nine of the twelve racing for the first time. (8) SAMJEONG LADY ran 3^rd on debut in a similar filly only maiden to this at the end of October, settling midfield and running on. She’s had ten weeks off since then, but that experience can be key in seeing her home on top here. (9) CLAIR BIG BANG is the pick of the debut-makers. She led every step of the way in her trial, winning it by plenty and in a quick time. If she brings that form to the races, she is a big chance first-up. (5) TTOSUNI SEOUL was a fair 5^th of eleven on debut over this distance on November 23^rd and she can have come on for the run. Returning to the first timers, (11) HERO CHOICE and (6) SALVADOR hinted at ability in trials.

Seoul Race 2: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

After a couple of goes to figure things out, (10) LEMON K has a 3^rd and a 2^nd from her latest two, most recently beating three of these over this distance on December 8^th when handy throughout. Expect similar tactics here and she can go one better. (7) GLOBAL SERVE was 3^rd in that December race having led for much of the way around. He also has a 2^nd place to his name and from a fair draw, can be on pace and in this a long way again. (9) RAON SPILETTA did nothing on debut in September but was much improved at start number two on November 30^th when an on-pace 4^th. An apprentice claim means he carries 2kg less this time and can continue to make progress. (11) CHEONJI LADY and (1) WONPYEONG NURI other placing chances.

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

(1) JISAN FORCE was ordinary on debut in October but came up to this trip for start number two on December 1^st and having drawn the widest gate, came from off the pace to run a strong 2^nd with a couple of today’s rivals behind him. Drawing much better and without much speed in this race, he may well be on pace from the start this time and will be favoured to win.  (6) YEOLJEONGMA was slow away on debut over 1200M on December 8^th but ran on well to finish in midfield. He should have derived benefit from the experience, the additional trip can suit, and he should be closer this time. That will mean overturning the form on (9) TURBO CHARGE, who ran 4^th in that December 8^th race. That matched her previous finish, and she is another who may enjoy the step up in distance. (10) ECO FORE and (4) THUNDER LUCKY others to consider.

Seoul Race 4: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Fillies (and one mare) only in this maiden. (8) DONGBANG FORCE enters off 2^nd and a 3^rd from her latest two, both at 1200M and both times racing on pace. She should be the quickest to the front here and she has every chance. (6) DIA ROOK was very narrowly beaten into 2^nd three starts back when she led and was 3^rd on her latest coming from off the pace. She’ll be challenging for the lead here and Moon Se-young being booked for the first time means she will probably start as the favourite.  (3) GRACE ROUTE improved to 3^rd at start two on December 14^th and from a much better draw can be in the finish again. (9) LADY FOX and (2) SWITCH POWER among other place chances.

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

Saturday’s racing is at Seoul with 12 races from 10:35 to 18:00. Here are the previews:

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

Juveniles with seven of the twelve racing for the first time. We’ll side with a first timer and (8) SAHARA KHAN who showed on pace in his trial, crossing the line 2^nd in a quick time. If he brings that form to the races, he has every chance first up. (11) SSOARA STAR ran a close 2^nd on his debut over 1200M on December 12^th, settling behind the speed and running on. He should have come on for that run and the slight step up in trip can suit.  (12) JEULGEOUN SANGSANG was 3^rd on his debut on November 24^th, running through the line pleasingly enough and he can be in the frame again here. So too can (2) GWANAKSAN CHECK IN who debuted back in September with a fair 5^th but trialed up again in November and can improve. Returning to the first timers, (7) BS STORM looks next best based on trials.

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

Imported juvenile maidens with five of the twelve racing for the first time. (2) DREAMER WHIZ has a 3^rd and a 2^nd from his two starts so far at 1000M and 1200M. He was well beaten by the very promising Tap Tier last time out but in this company and well-drawn, he can be on pace, and he can go one better. (7) BLUE PIORA has a 3^rd and a 4^th from her two first appearances at 1200M and 1300M, settling back and running on both times. She has shown good late speed and shapes as the main danger here. (3) DANCING GRAYTIZ ran 3^rd on debut behind Dreamer Whiz on November 24^th, coming from well off the pace. He has three-lengths to make up but should have come on for that run. Among the first timers, (5) MIGHTY SWEET and (10) HANAM ELDORADO perhaps have the best chance of an immediate impact.

Seoul Race 3: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Fillies only in this maiden. (2) BYEOKSONG debuted over 1200M on November 23^rd and raced handy before running 3^rd.  The time wasn’t quick, and she was a long way behind the winner, but she should have come on for the run, and she has every chance. (5) GWANAKSAN JOY was 4^th in that race on November 23^rd having led through the early stages. She also has a 2^nd place on her record and well-drawn, she can lead again and be in this a long way. (9) YONGAM SARANG did nothing in her first two starts in September and October, but she looked much better when sent back to trial earlier this month and can be given another chance. (3) STUNNING WORLD and (11) NAEGILUI CHAMP are other potential improvers.

Seoul Race 4: Class 6 (1400M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(2) SPLENDID has been knocking on the door across his six starts so far and comes in following the best of them when 3^rd over 1300M on November 24^th when leading in the home straight. He draws very nicely to lead again, and this time can go all the way. (9) ECLIPSE BLACK did nothing on debut in a very tough Listed race in September but has since put in a 3^rd and a 4^th in two subsequent outings, racing handy both times. He has the challenge of a wide draw, but he can be a danger here. (6) CRAZE CHANG is yet to finish in the top two in eleven outings, but he has finished between 3^rd and 5^th in no fewer than six occasions, and this is the kind of race he can pick up another cheque in. (3) CUPID K and (4) RAON THE BELMONT are others in the placing frame.

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

(10) GEOSEN GANGHO ran 2^nd in both his first two starts to get promoted to this level and then ran 3^rd on his class 5 bow over 1300M on November 16^th when settling midfield and running on. He continues under a light weight here and while he draws a touch wider than ideal, he’ll be the favourite to make his breakthrough. (3) THEME TANSAENG finally made his breakthrough two starts back at this class and distance. He carries his fair share or weight here but draws nicely and can be a threat. (11) YUSUBUJAENGSEON has a 3^rd and a 4^th in two tries at this class since a maiden win in October. He comes up to 1400M for the first time and has proven tactically versatile so the wide gate shouldn’t be a problem. Up in class (4) WONDERFUL FAPPY along with (8) DREAM CARD are others in the hunt.

Saturday’s racing is at Seoul with 11 races from 10:35 to 18:00. Here are the previews:

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

Juvenile maiden fillies with six of the eleven racing for the first time.  (1) GWANAKSAN WONDERFUL was 3^rd on debut in September and followed up with a 2^nd place on October 26^th having come from well off the pace over this distance. Third-up she can be peaking, Moon Se-young climbs on, and she can go one better. (6) SINHAN ACE was a trial winner and was then runner-up on debut at this distance on November 23^rd, settling midfield and finishing off very nicely. He should have derived benefit from the run and shapes as the main danger. Among the first timers, (9) MISS FAMOUS and (10) KIA ORA were the quickest in trials with the latter winning his heat. If they bring that form to the races, both can go close first-up. Returning to the experience, (11) ISEUL CHEOREOM was a fair 5^th in a slow race on debut and can improve.

Seoul Race 2: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

Juvenile maidens with four of the twelve racing for the first time. (2) SUHYANG MIIN ran 4^th on debut in October and then followed up an on-pace 2^nd over this distance on November 30^th when on pace throughout. The only filly in the race, she draws well to get to the lead, and she is the one to beat. (12) HANGANG FANTASTIC was 2^nd on debut over 1200M on November 24^th having raced handy throughout. He has the challenge of the widest gate here but showed promise and can be in the finish here. (5) HIGH CROWN Improved to 2^nd at start number two at this trip last month when in contrast to his debut, he was ridden on pace. Expect similar tactics today and he can be a threat. (11) CHEONGRYONGUI CAL was 4^th on debut and can improve for the run while among the first timers, (10) LEGEND WOW was best in trials.

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

(1) BREEDO KING STAR returns to action for the first time since May. He had four top five finishes from five starts before the layoff and looked well when finishing midfield in a November trial. While his race sharpness will have to be taken on trust, if he can show the kind of form he had previously, he has a winning chance. (8) LADY FOX similarly returns after a lengthy absence, in her case racing for the first time since June. She has a 2^nd and a 3^rd to her name and while she didn’t offer many clues in a slow trial at the end of November, she is a chance in this company. (7) TRES VITE has never finished in the top three in twenty-five attempts but has been 4^th of 5^th on no fewer than eleven occasions and should be there or thereabouts again. (3) POETIC NUBI and (4) BEAUTIFUL HWASEONG others in the minor money frame.

Seoul Race 4: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Two standouts in this maiden. (4) NAEGILUI YEOJEONG was 4^th on debut on October and then followed up with a 2^nd place over this distance on November 16^th when leading for much of the way around. From a great draw, he can be on pace again and can go all the way this time. He will have to dispute that lead with (2) SPARTAN. He has a best of 3^rd recorded at this distance two starts back in a time quicker than what Naegilui Yeojeong has achieved, and his 5^th place last time out was against a stronger set of rivals than this. He too draws very nicely and will be in this a long way. The form falls off after that pair. (9) COMMAND BLUE enters off a fair 5^th over this distance while (11) NONSTEP SERVE has shown gradual improvement across three outings so far and both can be placing chances. (8) RAON THE IMPACT another potential improver.

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

(3) MORE THAN JOKE got his maiden win two starts back over 1200M before running 2^nd when a hot favourite for his first try at this class and distance on November 23^rd when handy throughout. He comes up 2kg in weight but draws slightly better and is well worth another chance here. (2) YEONGUNG JARYONG is the main danger. After having a hard time in his first couple of tries at this class, he returned to form last time out when 2^nd over this trip on November 16^th settling midfield and running on. Moon Se-young, who rode him when he won, returns to the ride and he will be second favourite. (1) CUPID MIR has a 2^nd and a 3^rd from his latest two, both at this class and distance and from the inside gate, should be in the mix again. (5) GLOBAL HAMSEONG and (9) GANGCHEOL JEONSA are others in the placing frame.

Saturday’s racing is at Seoul with 11 races from 10:35 to 18:00. Here are the previews:

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

Maiden juvenile fillies in the opener with five of the eleven racing for the first time. (4) INSIGNIA did nothing on debut over 1000M in October, slow away and always well back. She has trialed since and looked well, leading for much of it. From a good draw and with CC up, she can be a much different prospect this time around. (8) UNJU TIME looks the best of the first timers, settling midfield and running on for a close 4^th in her heat in a good time. If she brings that form to the races, she can be close. (9) WINNER GLORY ran 3^rd on debut on November 9^th. The time wasn’t quick but with some natural improvement, she can be a danger in this limited company. (10) SEOMDOLMORU and (11) GRACE ROUTE debuted further back in the same race but also can have come on for the run.

Seoul Race 2: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

Juvenile maidens and it should be competitive. (1) GANGNARU has finished 3^rd in both his starts so far at 1200M and 1400M, first from off the pace and then from handy. His times at both have been good and from the inside gate, Kim Jeong-jun can pick his spot behind the speed and they can prove too strong. (2) GRAND KWAEMA has a 3^rd and a 4^th from his two outings, the latter in a decent time over this distance on October 27^th. In this company and drawn well, he can be expected to be further forward earlier, and he can be a danger. (3) LUCKY SUNNY improved at start number two on November 3^rd when 4^th at this distance. He draws much better this time and further improvement can be on the agenda. Solitary debut-maker (8) ALIFER ran a close 2^nd in a quick time in his trial and has to be considered first up in this field. (6) EAST GANGJEOK another in the hunt.

Seoul Race 3: Class 4 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 75 Million

Imported juvenile maidens (they have to start at class 4) with five of the twelve racing for the first time. Conveniently for us, six of the seven with prior experience raced each other over 1200M on November 10^th and with (4) PALATINO finishing the best of them, he is the automatic top pick. Having trialed well, he settled midfield that day and ran on strongly for 2^nd place and he won’t need to improve much to go one better. (6) BRAVAZO EMPIRE ran 4^th in that race having showed close to the pace early. He has over four-lengths to find on Palatino but can be on the speed and in this a long way again. (2) ART CATCHER was 6^th having also been handy early and from a good draw can be up there again. Turning to the first-time starters, (8) NAMSAN BLACK dead-heated for 1^st place in a quick trial and (12) NICE FORCE ran 2^nd in an identical time. Both can put in bold showings first up.

Seoul Race 4: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Weak maiden. (1) JOSE led for part of the way around at her latest start before ultimately finishing 4^th at this distance. She also has a 2^nd place to her name at 1000M. She comes in fresh after thirteen weeks off and drawing well to lead, she has as good a chance as any. (6) DRAGON K is the other standout. He has two 4^th place finishes to his name, one at this distance and he will be challenging Jose for the early lead. (4) TROLL will need a line drawn through his latest effort (and most of his thirteen) but going on his 3^rd place two starts back, he can be considered for the places with an apprentice claiming 3kg. (3) MANI NODAGI and (7) MG FIRST the best of a limited rest.

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

After winning a trial, (5) WESTERN GUN was sent off as faovurite on debut over this distance on October 6^th and duly ran out a seven-length winner, leading for most of the way. He has had ten weeks off and is up in class, but the manner of that win suggests there is more to come, and he will be favourite to score again. (2) YES MADAM was 2^nd in that race back in October at class 6 and then followed up with a 3^rd place, again at this distance, on November 3^rd, which brings her up in class here. She is drawn well to get on pace, and she can measure up. (9) K POWERFUL got his maiden win in similar emphatic style to Western Gun two starts back before running 4^th on his first try at this class on November 3^rd. He is another front-runner who will be looking to get forward early and can be in this a long way. (6) JURING SKY and the up in class (11) OKCHEON WIN STAR among plenty of others with at least placing hopes.