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Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (December 20)

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 maidens with seven of the twelve racing for the first time. With none of those who have raced before having finished better than 10th on their respective debuts, we will side with the newcomers. (5) GLOBAL CHAMP won two trials, the second in emphatic fashion on December 4th when he crossed the line eleven-lengths to the good. If he brings that form to the races, he will win. (6) POWER MAGIC led in her trial, ultimately finishing 4th behind Global Champ (in his first and less impressive trial win). She’ll be on pace and can be in it a long way. (7) SSOARA HAHA led Global Champ’s second trial and while ultimately was well beaten in 2nd, he showed enough to suggest he can be competitive. (1) DONGBAEK wasn’t awful in her trial while of the experience, (8) MR.CREDIT is perhaps the most likely to improve.

Selections(5) Global Champ (6) Power Magic (7) Ssoara Haha (1) Dongbaek
Next Best8, 4
Fast Start5, 6, 7,

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

(11) RAON BLAIDE has finished 3rd in both starts so far at 1200M and most recently at 1300M on November 8th when coming from midfield. He has demonstrated a quick finish so the wide draw shouldn’t be a problem and third-up, he can be peaking. (3) ROAD TO STAR has been working towards a maiden win and enters having been 2nd over 1400M on November 29th when close to the pace throughout. Maia climbs on for the first time and that may be enough to make him the market elect. (9) BLACK KINGDOM was an improved 2nd at start number two on November 22nd. He seemed much happier over this trip than at 1000M on debut and should be in the finish. (7) EUNPA BOOSTER and (2) BEST JOY are the other two who will be in the market.

Selections(11) Raon Blaide (3) Road To Star (9) Black Kingdom (7) Eunpa Booster
Next Best2, 4
Fast Start2, 4, 6, 7

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

Fillies only in this maiden. After running 4th on debut, (1) CATCH RACE was 5th of thirteen in Listed Juvenile company and then a solid 7th of fifteen in the G2 Breeders’ Cup Rookie over this distance at Busan a month ago. Back in much shallower waters today, she will be hot favourite to get her maiden win. (3) WONDERFUL TUNE UP was an improved 4th at 1300M on December 6th. She makes a quick return here and from a good gate, she can get closer. (10) MACHEON WORLD has a 2nd place on her record as recently as October and that’s enough to put her in the placing frame here. (7) WORLD HWAHAP and (2) OUTSTANDING GIRL are others who can compete for the minors.

Selections(1) Catch Race (3) Wonderful Tune Up (10) Macheon World (7) World Hwahap
Next Best2, 4
Fast Start1, 3, 7, 11

Seoul Race 4: Class 5 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

After an ordinary debut, (11) MYEONG DREAM has won back-to-back races at 1200M and most recently and all filly affair at this class over 1400M on November 16th when handy throughout. She gets to stay at this class and only comes up 1.5kg and she will be a hot favourite to make it three in a row. (7) JIJON BULPAE is up in class following a maiden win at start four over 1400M on November 9th when handy all the way. He comes down 3kg in weight and that’s enough to have him in the finish again. (5) TAEGISAN KING returned from eight months out on November 22nd and while he finished down the field, the margins weren’t big and he should strip fitter for the run. (6) WANGCHOEGO and (9) STUNNING SERVE are other place chances.

Selections(11) Myeong Dream (7) Jijon Bulpae (5) Taegisan King (6) Wangchoego
Next Best9, 4
Fast Start1, 5, 6, 7

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

After running 4th on debut (6) CLUTCH MAGIC was a winner at start number two over 1300M, showing on pace throughout and scoring comfortably. He is up in class but down 3.5kg in weight and he can go back-to-back. (10) REVERENCE is also up in class following a maiden win, in his case at the fifth time of asking. It had been coming and it arrived at this distance on 1300M when he raced handy throughout. He is down in weight and while he draws a touch wider than ideal, he can measure up. (8) SILLAUI FIGHTER hasn’t made much of an impact in two tries at this level since an August win but an apprentice claiming 4kg can bring him into contention. (9) WIDAEHAN HAMSEONG and (5) LASER RUN are other place chances.

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Sunday: Seoul & Busan: Race-By-Race Preview (December 14)

Sunday’s racing is at Seoul (11 races from 10:35 to 18:00) and Busan (6 races from 12:05 to 16:30). Here are the previews:

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

Juvenile maidens with three of the nine racing for the first time and we’ll take a chance on one of them. (2) MAEUM HANA won his trial in good order, showing close to the pace throughout. He draws well to lead here and if he brings that form to the races, he can win. (1) AESUNI didn’t do much on debut but was an improved 3rd at start two over this distance on November 8th. Third-up she can have an edge fitness wise and is a big danger. (3) GLOBAL LAND ran a fair 5th on debut over this distance on November 9th after a slow start from a wide gate. With the benefit of experience and a better draw, she can be closer. (6) PANGPANG DAERO and newcomer (5) POSITANO, the latter trialing behind Maeum Hana, others who may be supported.

Selections(2) Maueum Hana (1) Aesuni (3) Global Land (6) Pangpang Daero
Next Best5, 7
Fast Start1, 2, 6, 7

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

(10) MUJEOK HAMDAE enters off a 3rd and a 4th from his latest two at 1200M and 1300M. both times coming from off the pace. The wide draw won’t be a problem, and he should prove too strong late on here. (2) EUNHA KALAS was an improved 5th of eleven over this distance in a filly maiden on November 15th, settling behind the speed and running on. Maia stays on and she can get closer this time. (3) THUNDER RUN led last time out before weakening to finishing midfield. From a good draw he can get a soft run to the lead again and is the one the rest will have to run down. (9) NAEGEROWAJWO and (7) DUSON LIFE other place chances.

Selections(10) Mujeok Hamdae (2) Eunha Kalas (3) Thunder Run (9) Naegerowajwo
Next Best7, 5
Fast Start2, 3, 8, 9

Seoul Race 3: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(4) YONGBI SHINHWA was an also-ran in Listed Juvenile company at start number three but returned to much shallower waters to go down a very narrow 2nd over this distance on November 8th, having led. He remains in those shallows today and really should go one better. (7) MASTER KWAIGON raced twice this spring, managing a 2nd place. He hasn’t been out since March, but he won a trial in decent order at the end of November, and this is a nice race to return in. (8) BLACK PEPE has shown progress across three starts so far, culminating in 3rd over 1200M on November 9th and he can match or better that here. (11) AMOS CHOEGANG and (9) HWANGGEUM MASK are others in line for the minors.

Selections(4) Yongbi Shinhwa (7) Master Kwaigon (8) Black Pepe (11) Amos Choegang
Next Best9, 1
Fast Start3, 4, 8, 11

Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1400M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Fillies only in this maiden. After an inauspicious debut in September, (1) YURIM ACE has registered back-to-back 3rd places in very similar races to this over 1200M. Seo Seung-un stays on, she will be on pace, and she can break through here. (2) STAY COOL weakened late having led over a mile on November 21st. She comes back to a distance at which she has placed and from the front, she will be the danger. (7) ROYAL CRYSTAL was an improved 3rd at start number three on what was her first try at this distance on November 9th. Franco climbs up for the first time, and she can build on that here. (6) DOROTHY QUEEN and (5) LOILOI are outside place chances.

Selections(1) Yurim Ace (2) Stay Cool (7) Royal Crystal (6) Dorothy Queen
Next Best5, 3
Fast Start1, 2, 4, 7

Seoul Race 4: Class 4 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

(6) CHARMING QUEEN has finished in the top two on all her six starts so far and was a winner at this class and distance on November 16th when handy throughout. She only comes up 1kg in weight here and she is favoured to continue on her merry way here. (3) SUMMER PARTY returned from four months off on November 2nd and handled a difficult assignment well when 2nd at this class and distance. She should strip fitter for that run and can be in the mix here. (2) CAMP DAVID was 4th behind Charming Queen in that November 16th race and can challenge for a place here. (8) BLACK SATANG and (5) MK LEE are others to look out for.

Selections(6) Charming Queen (3) Summer Party (2) Camp David (8) Black Satang
Next Best5, 7
Fast Start1, 2, 6, 7

Busan Race 2: Class 4 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

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Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (December 13)

Saturday’s racing is at Seoul where there are 11 races scheduled between 10:35 and 18:00. The forecast is for snow. Here are the previews:

2024 Oaks winner Eclipse Berry makes her second start back since a lengthy layoff (Pic: KRA)

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

Juvenile maiden fillies with nine of the twelve racing for the first time. We’ll side with experience though and (11) HOLLY TIARA, who after a trial ran a close 2nd on debut over this distance on November 8th, racing handy throughout. She drew wide that day too and will be favoured to go one better here. (6) STEEL MORE came from a long way back to run a close 2nd over 1000M on her debut on November 1st. She should have come on for that, and the additional furlong can suit. (3) YUKWAEHAN SEUNGJA has finished 4th in both starts so far, most recently behind Holy Tiara. She too has been doing her best work late and can be finishing strongly again. Among the debut makers, (1) MISS CHRISTIE was the best in trials and gets a 4kg claim as well as the inside gate. (12) JEJU PRINCESS also ran on well from an unpromising position and 1200M can suit first up.

Selections(11) Holly Tiara (6) Steel More (3) Yukwaehan Seungja (1) Miss Christie
Next Best12, 4
Fast Start2, 5, 8, 9

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

Juvenile maidens although all of them have racing experience. (10) HAKSAN SWORD has a 2nd and a 3rd from two starts so far at 1000M and at this distance, settling midfield and running on.  The wide draw shouldn’t be a problem, and he can win. The other standout is (4) COMEBACK HOLYMOELY. After a 4th place on debut, he was 3rd at this distance on November 11th having raced handy. He is in a good gate and should be close. (3) BEST THE ON was 2nd at start two over 1200M and while the time wasn’t quick, he ran on well and the additional half furlong can suit. (6) GOLDEN DIVA and (8) FIGHTER can improve on their respective debuts.

Selections(10) Haksan Sword (4) Comeback Holymoely (3) Best The On (6) Golden Diva
Next Best8, 9
Fast Start2, 4, 9, 10

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

(8) COMPLETE TOUCH ran three times across the turn of the year, registering a 4th and a 3rd after an indifferent debut. She hasn’t appeared since March, but she looked well in an on-pace 2nd in a trial in November and has every chance first-up. If match fitness is a concern, then (4) YEONGWONHAN STAR is an option. She was an improved 5th at start number three on November 9th, coming from a wide gate to race handy. She draws much better here and can be closer. (11) NINE SPEAR needs a lone drawn through her latest but prior to that registered a 2nd place and she can be given another chance here. (9) EODIGADO and (3) GAPJAENGI others who can be in the placing hunt.

Selections(8) Complete Touch (4) Yeongwonhan Star (11) Nine Spear (9) Eodigado
Next Best3, 6
Fast Start1, 4, 10, 11

Seoul Race 4: Class 5 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(6) AMOS CHEONHA won an October trial and then ran out a comfortable winner over 1200M on debut on November 9th, settling midfield and running on. He is up in class but down in weight and looks to have plenty more potential for progress. He will be a warm favourite here. (9) EODIDEUNJI got his maiden win at start number two in September before finishing midfield on his first try at this level on October. He comes in fresh after eight weeks out and can be closer today. (8) FLUTTER comes up in class following his maiden win on October 26th when making all over 1200M. Like the favourite, he is down in weight and can measure up. (1) SEOBU SKY and (7) TEN BAGGER others in the placing frame.

Selections(6) Amos Cheonha (9) Eodideunji (8) Flutter (1) Seobu Sky
Next Best7, 4
Fast Start1, 3, 4, 8

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

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Seoul& Busan Sunday: Race-By-Race Preview (December 7)

Sunday’s racing is at Seoul (11 races from 10:35 to 18:00) and Busan (6 races from 12:05 to 16:30). Here are the previews:

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

Juvenile maidens in the opener. (1) GRACE DAY was a solid 3rd on debut over this distance on November 9th when settling handy and running on well. Like the others here racing for the second time, he should have come on for that run and from the inside gate he can be on pace and go all the way. (5) TIGER BULPAE was also 3rd on debut, in her case over 1000M on November 1st. It wasn’t a quick race, but she showed enough to suggest that she has ability and can follow up here. (10) NIGHT GANGJA was 5th behind Tiger Bulpae in that race and get closer. (11) PARAIBA and (3) VINCENT ALEX can improve.

Selections(1) Grace Day (5) Tiger Bulpae (10) Night Gangja (11) Paraiba
Next Best3, 6
Fast Start1, 4, 5, 7

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

(10) GOLDEN SAVE has made progress across three starts so far, culminating in 3rd place over 1300M on November 8th when handy throughout. Despite the wide draw, he can be on pace here and can win. There are three first-timers, and helpfully for us, they all came through the same trial on October 23rd. The best of them was (7) RAON THE TONY, who showed prominently and crossed the line a close 3rd in a fair time – and well clear of the other two debut-makers here. Bringing that form to the races will be enough to go close in this limited company. (5) WONDERFUL DARSHAAN was an improved 4th at start two over this distance on November 1st and while the time wasn’t quick, that’s enough to be in contention here. (2) BEST CHEONHA and the debuting (9) THE SUN AMIR others who may be in the place market.

Selections(10) Golden Save (7) Raon The Tony (5) Wonderful Darshaan (2) Best Cheonha
Next Best9, 4
Fast Start2, 3, 7, 10

Seoul Race 3: Class 6 (1700M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(2) GLORY JOY has been getting closer across seven starts so far, culminating in 2nd place at 1400M on November 16th when close to the speed throughout. He steps up to two turns for the first time and having drawn well to lead, can go all the way. (3) SUBMISSION is the big danger. He came from a wide gate and well back to run 3rd over 1400M on November 1st and should be similarly suited by the step up in trip. (6) BLACK SMILE and (1) BLUE DRAGON came home 2nd and 3rd respectively when they raced each other at this class and distance on November 11th and both can be in the frame here. (7) O P S TAP another who can challenge for the minors.

Selections(2) Glory Joy (3) Submission (6) Black Smile (1) Blue Dragon
Next Best7, 5
Fast Start2, 3, 5, 10

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

Small field of juveniles for the south coast opener and (5) HEY BRO will be a warm favourite. After a positive trial, he was a good 2nd on debut over 1000M on October 31st, settling handy and finishing off well. He should have come on for that run, and the additional furlong can suit. (7) BORYEONG ULTRA MAN debuted in the same race and was also close to the speed, ultimately finishing 3rd, just half a length behind Hey Bro. He too can have come on and is the main danger. (4) SEOGWI FOREST and (8) DOCTOR CHAMP did nothing in their respective debuts but have both trialed well (the latter since that first start) and can improve. There are three first time starters and of them, (3) UNJU NURI was the best in trials.

Selections(5) Hey Bro (7) Boryeong Ultra Man (4) Seogwi Forest (8) Doctor Champ
Next Best3, 6
Fast Start3, 5, 7, 8

Seoul Race 4: Class 5 (1700M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(7) GHOST CHRYSOL is yet to win in nine attempts but has four 2nd places including on his latest start at this class over 18000M on November 8th when settling midfield and running on. Expect similar tactics here and he can come out on top. (8) SEUNGNI BAROWS got his sole win to date at this distance and enters off a 3rd place at class and distance on November 15th when coming from off the pace. He has the fastest time among any of these for the 1700M and is a big danger. (11) SAVANA CHARLIE beat Seungni Barows when 2nd in that November 15th race, matching his best ever finish at what was start twenty-right. He may not be a winning chance, but his recent form has been solid, and he can place again. (3) BULGEUNTAEYANG and (10) SHARKTEN others who can trouble the judges.

Selections(7) Ghost Chrysol (8) Seungni Barows (11) Savana Charlie (3) Bulgeuntaeyang
Next Best10, 6
Fast Start1, 5, 6, 9

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

(6) WHITE FLARE has two 3rd place finishes and a 5th from three outings so far, most recently at this distance on November 2nd when on pace throughout for the first time. He will surely be ridden to be on pace again and he won’t need to improve much to see off this modest set of opponents. (2) WE STRONG was an improved 4th at start number four on November 16th and from a good draw can maintain his positive momentum. (4) SOMANGUIGIL finished outside of the top four for the first time on November 21st over a mile and may be better for coming back in trip here. (10) DELEKOOMDA and (9) DIA X are the other placing chances.

Selections(6) White Flare (2) We Strong (4) Somanguigil (10) Delekoomda
Next Best9, 8
Fast Start3, 6, 7, 8

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

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Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (December 6)

After the temperatures plunged in midweek, the weekend is set to be milder and Saturday’s racing is at Seoul with 11 races from 10:35 to 18:00. Here are the previews:

It probably won’t be this bad

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

Juvenile maidens. (3) WORLD VICS ran 2nd on debut over 1000M on October 18th having led for most of the way. She should have come on for that run, Maia climbs on and drawing well to get to the front again, she can go all the way. (6) JEONGSANG HERA has a 2nd and a 4th from two starts so far, the latter at this distance when handy throughout Third-up she can have a fitness edge on some of these and is a big danger and will be favourite. (9) HWANG GEUM EO JANG was, to put it mildly, eye-catching in his trial, scoring by fourteen lengths. If he brings that form to the races, he will win. (7) COWBOY SOCKS was quite green on debut but still managed 4th place over 1000M. He has been back to trial since and can match or better today. (8) AMOS STAR came from well off the pace for 6th last time and Moon Se-young being booked will attract plenty.

Selections (3) World Vics (6) Jeongsang Hera (9) Hwang Geum Eo Jang  (7) Cowboy Socks
Next Best8, 10
Fast Start2, 3, 4, 9

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

Imported maidens. (4) GEUMA SPLASHY ran 2nd on debut at this distance and was then 3rd at start number two over 1000M on October 25th with three of today’s rivals behind him. He draws well to lead here and has as good a chance as any. (1) MUCHO MACHO RAPIDO was an all the way trial winner on November 13th. He draws nicely to lead and if he brings that form to the races, he can be in the finish. (5) HIGH MOUNTAIN has run 4th in both starts so far at 1000M and 1200M coming from off the pace both times. He looks to have plenty of scope for more improvement, and he can be a danger. (6) PASA SPURT was an improved 2nd at start number two at this trip on November 8th and he too can be in the mix here. (8) VICTORY SOCKS another who can improve.

Selections(4) Geuma Splashy (1) Mucho Macho Rapido (5) High Mountain (6) Pasa Spurt
Next Best8, 9
Fast Start1, 2, 4, 6

Seoul Race 3: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Fillies only. (6) GEOLJAK TIARA has a 2nd and a 3rd in from her two tries at 1200M distance, showing handy both times. In this company she will be on pace, Maia stays on, and she will take some beating. (8) WILD MAGIC was 3rd on debut at this distance before stepping up to 1700M for her second outing on November 2nd. She should be more comfortable back in trip and should be competing from the start. Those two will be at the top of most quinellas as the form quickly drops off. (2) WONDERFUL TUNE UP has been ordinary in her latest couple but does have a pair of 4th places on her record and that’s enough to put her in the mix here. (1) ROAD TO SPEAR and (10) DALBIT SONATA are others in the placing frame.

Selections(6) Geoljak Tiara (8) Wild Magic (3) Wonderful Tune Up (1) Road To Spear
Next Best10, 11
Fast Start6, 7, 8, 10

Seoul Race 4: Class 6 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 30 Million

(4) SANGIM YEONGUNG has a 3rd and a 2nd from two starts so far, most recently over this distance on November 1st when slow away and running on strongly. He has plenty of weight to carry here but third up he can be peaking, and he can go one better. (11) CHOCOLATE has shown steady progress across three starts so far, culminating in 3rd place on his first try at this distance on October 25th. Given his racing style so far, the widest gate shouldn’t be a problem, and he can be a danger. (7) GEOMEUN SUP has also raced three times and has shown some ability with two 4th place finishes. He is up to 1400M for the first time but with no early speed in this race, he can get an easy run to the lead and be in this a long way. Debut maker (2) WITH DORTIE hinted at ability across two trials four months apart and from a good draw can make an impression first up. (6) K SIMON another in the hunt.

Selections(4) Sangim Yeongung (11) Chocolate (7) Geomeun Sup (2) With Dortie
Next Best6, 5
Fast Start2, 3, 5, 7

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

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Grand Prix Sunday Seoul & Busan: Race-By-Race Preview (November 30)

Sunday is Grand Prix Stakes day. We’ll have full form comments on the big race a little later but in the meantime here is the race-by-race for all Sunday action at Seoul (11 races from 10:35 to 18:00) and Busan (6 races from 12:05 to 16:30):

Power Blade’s Grand Prix was a good one (Pic: KRA)

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

Juvenile maidens. (4) FOREVER HIT was sent off as favourite on debut over 1000M on October 25th, settling handy and ultimately running 3rd. She should have come on for that run, the step up in trip can suit, and she is the one to beat. There is just one debut maker and (5) BARAMGAEBI looks a chance. He won his trial with a front running effort and if he brings that form to the races, he’ll be in this. (1) CLUTCH MAGIC beat a couple of today’s rivals on his way to 4th place on debut over 1200M when coming from well off the pace. He is another who should have come on for his debut run and he should appreciate a bit further. (8) PARKA SHINE and (9) EUNPA BOOSTER the other pair who look the most likely to improve at this stage.

Selections(4) Forever Hit (5) Baramagaebi (1) Clutch Magic (8) Parka Shine
Next Best9, 3
Fast Start3, 4, 5, 7

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

Fillies only in this maiden. (6) MIGHTY SHINE has a 3rd and a 4th among three starts so far, most recently in a very similar filly maiden to this over 1200M on October 26th when racing forward earlier than previously. Moon stays on and she won’t need to improve much on that effort to win this. (2) SAMJEONG WINNER returned from eight months out to run 4th over 1200M on October 3rd. She should have benefitted from that and get closer today. (4) DAEHAN COCO’S beat a couple of these when 3rd in a slow race over this trip on November 2nd. From a good draw, she can be on pace again and in this a long way. (11) OUTSTANDING GIRL and (8) JISAN FRIEND among other place chances.

Selections(6) Mighty Shine (2) Samjeong Winner (4) Daehan Coco’s (11) Outstanding Girl
Next Best8, 1
Fast Start1, 4, 5, 8

Seoul Race 3: Class 6 (1700M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(9) POWERFUL SLEW has shown ability across three starts so far, with his best being a 3rd place over 1400M. Each time he has come from off the pace and done his best work late, so he may well appreciate the step up to two turns today and he is the one to beat. (4) YEOMYEONGUI SUNGAN has finished 4th or 5th in six of his eight starts. 1700M seems to be his go and in this company, he can be aiming for a better finish today. (5) MANGEUM CROWN was a3rd on debut and was then given a chance in Listed juvenile company in October. That proved too much too soon but he should be better on his return to shallower waters today. (8) SMART WARRIOR and (3) MAX MAN may have some improvement in them.

Selections(9) Powerful Slew (4) Yeomyeongui Sungan (5) Mangeum Crown (8) Smart Warrior
Next Best3, 6
Fast Start2, 4, 7, 10

Busan Race 1: Class 1 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 110 Million

Busan opens with a class 1 and while the field is small (which is why it is race 1), it is competitive. (4) GALAXY ROAD comes out of the Korea Cup where he was a fair 7th of eleven. Prior to that he was a solid 3rd at this class over 2000M and coming in fresh after almost three months off, he can be coming from off the pace and winning. (3) DOCTOR CAPTAIN is ultra consistent having placed in every one of his last ten starts. He takes a shy at class 1 here which means a nice weight drop, and he can continue his positive record. (5) HUNTER DRAGON beat three of today’s rivals on his way to 2nd place at class and distance in September and can be in the finish again. The evergreen nine-year-old (2) PRO CONSUL, along with (7) DOCTOR CAESAR are others in the frame.

Selections(4) Galaxy Road (3) Doctor Captain (5) Hunter Dragon (2) Pro Consul
Next Best7, 8
Fast Start1, 2, 5, 7

Seoul Race 4: Class 5 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

A winner on debut over 1000M in July, (1) NAOL PASS finished midfield in the Rookie Stakes in August and was then a beaten favourite at this class and distance on September 21st. She hasn’t raced since but from a good draw, under a light weight, and with Moon Se-young staying on, she is worth another chance here. (7) DUSON EUTTEUM enters off back-to-back runner-up finishes at this class over 1200M and 1300M. She led both times and will probably lead here too with every chance of being in the finish. (5) DAEWONYONGMA is yet to win in nineteen tries but has plenty of money finishes and this is the kind of race he can be competitive in. (10) BREEDO TROPHY and (8) KARIZMA others in line for the minors.

Selections(1) Naol Pass (7) Duson Eutteum (5) Daewonyongma (10) Breedo Trophy
Next Best8, 11
Fast Start1, 5, 7, 11

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

Juvenile maidens. (9) OASIS YOUNG ran 2nd on debut over 1000M all the way back in August. He hasn’t raced since but he has been in consistent work since early October so there shouldn’t be any fitness worries, and he can make a winning return here. (3) YOUNGYOUNG BRAVO beat a couple of today’s rivals on his way to 4th place on debut at 1200M on November 2nd. He should have come on for the run and cab be in this. (8) BAMTORI BAMBAM was 4th on debut at 1000M on October 31st, settling midfield and finishing off pleasingly enough. He too should have derived benefit from that and can get closer. (5) AEGIS CROWN and the solitary debut maker (7) POWERFUL THUNDER are others who can be competitive.

Selections(9) Oasis Young (3) Youngyoung Bravo (8) Bamtori Bambam (5) Aegis Crown
Next Best7, 2
Fast Start3, 4, 5, 9

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

(2) SAENAE FIGHTER was a maiden winner over this distance on November 1sr, racing close to the pace throughout. He comes up in class but is down 3kg in weight and from a good draw, he can win again. (11) LASER RUN hasn’t raced since getting his maiden win over 1300M on May 24th. He didn’t offer too many clues in an October trial, but he couldn’t hope for a softer race to return in, and he can be competitive. The rest all need an uptick in form (8) SOFT POWER is second-up following four months out and can improve on the 6th she recorded on her return. (4) CUPID MIR and (9) X FACTOR are better than their respective last starts suggest.

Selections(2) Saenae Fighter (11) Laser Run (8) Soft Power (4) Cupid Mir
Next Best9, 10
Fast Start1, 3, 5, 6

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

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Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (November 29)

Saturday – Grand Prix Eve – racing is at Seoul with 11 races from 10:35 to 18:00. Here are the previews:

(Pic: KRA)

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

Juvenile maidens with all but one racing for the first time. We’ll side with experience though and (8) SUPERDAY came from off the pace to run 3rd on debut over 1000M back in September. He has had over two months off, but the experience should stand him in good stead and the step up in trip can suit. (1) G FLEX was an on pace 2nd in his trial in a decent time. He draws well to lead and can be in this a long way. (9) ROAD TO MOCCASIN and (2) PAS DE CHEVAL came home 1st and 2nd when trialing together on November 6th. Moon Se-young being booked on the latter means he is sure to be backed. (11) BINNALEEDS another who won her trial.

Selections(8) Superday (1) G Flex (9) Road To Moccasin (2) Pas De Cheval
Next Best11, 5
Fast Start1, 2, 9, 11

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

After winning a trial. (11) HAKSAN TAEPUNG ran 2nd on debut over this distance on November 1st, leading for much of the way. She has the challenge of the widest gate here but should have come on for that run and can win. (2) YONGBIGYO has a 5th and a 3rd from two starts so far, most recently at this distance on November 2nd when on pace throughout. Third-up she can be peaking fitness wise, and she is a danger. (3) SEVEN KAISER has a 3rd and two 4th place finishes from three outings to date racing handy in each of them. From a good draw he can be on the speed and should be in the mix again. (4) RAON SNIPER and (5) SU BU TAI others who can challenge for the minors.

Selections(11) Haksan Taepung (2) Yongbigyo (3) Seven Kaiser (4) Raon Sniper
Next Best5, 1
Fast Start2, 3, 9, 11

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

(5) LIVE STAR has a 2nd, a 3rd and a 4th from three outings to date most recently over this distance on October 18th. From a good draw and in the absence of any early speed in this race, he should be on or close to the pace from the start and he will be a short price favourite to score. (1) EAN PERFECT has been slow away both times so far but has run on well enough over 1200M. The step up in trip can suit, and he should be much closer today. (2) ROAD TO STAR has mixed his form but does have a couple of 4th places to his name, most recently at this trip and that’s enough to have him in placing contention here. (11) BEOLGYO ALADDIN and (9) K N STORM others who can challenge for a place.

Selections(5) Live Star (1) Ean Perfect (2) Road To Star (11) Beolgyo Aladdin
Next Best9, 6
Fast Start3, 5, 10, 11

Seoul Race 4: Class 5 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

Fillies only here. (11) HWANSANGUI NARA was 3rh in August’s Rookie Stakes and while she finished down the field in Listed juvenile company in September, she returned to shallower waters to get her maiden win over 1300M on October 19th. Leading all the way. She comes up in class and distance here and while she gets neither a weight drop or a good draw, she is the one to beat. (7) ECHO STAR was a winner on debut over 1000M on October 18th showing on pace throughout. She is up in class but should have come on for that run and she can measure up. (4) CLUB Q got her maiden win at this distance two outings back and then ran 4th on her first try at this class a month ago. She is up slightly in weight but should be in the mix. (10) GINA SONG and (6) TIGER ROAR are other chances.                                                                                                                                  

Selections(11) Hwansangui Nara (7) Echo Star (4) Club Q (10) Gina Song
Next Best6, 8
Fast Start3, 7, 10, 11

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

(4) SAMJEONG SPIDER was an all the way winner on debut over 1200M on October 18th, scoring by plenty. He comes up in class and marginally in trip, but the manner of that win suggests that there can be more to come and down in weight and nicely drawn, he can win again. (10) GRAND KWAEMA is the wildcard. He hasn’t raced since this March and while he didn’t win before the layoff but finished in the top four in each of his six starts and while he didn’t offer too many clues in a competent trial at the end of October, Moon is booked, and he can go well. (2) NAEGILUI ACE is a winner at this class and enters off a 4th place at 1300M on October 25th which she can be aiming to match or better here. Last start winner (5) ROYAL SOCKS along with (8) GLOBAL HAMSEONG also strong chances.

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Breeders’ Cup Queen/Rookie Sunday Busan & Seoul: Race-By-Race Preview (November 23)

Champion juvenile of 2025 will be decided at Busan on Sunday with the running of the G2 Breeders’ Cup Rookie over 1400M. Also on the south coast, the final leg of the Queens’ Tour Fall & Winter for fillies and mares takes place with the Breeders’ Cup Queen (Listed-1800M). There are 6 races at Busan on from 12:05 to 16:30 and 11 at Seoul from 10:35 to 18:00. Here are the previews:

Mujehan Geup is among the favourites for the Breeders’ Cup Rookie (Pic: KRA)

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

Juvenile maidens with six of the twelve racing for the first time. We’ll go with a newcomer and (9) LAVITA who was 2nd in her trial in a fair time, leading most of the way before finishing  well back behind the unbeaten Mujehan Geup (who we should be seeing in the Breeders’ Cup Rookie later today) but nonetheless showing plenty of potential. If she comes on from that, she has every chance. (12) RAPTURE is the only one of the experienced horses to have raced twice. She was a quick 2nd on debut and while she could only manage a midfield finish on her first try at this distance on November 8th, she can have a fitness edge on her rivals. (11) SUNGANUI FIGHTER got a bit far back on debut and ran out of track over 1000M. Some natural improvement and a slight step up in trip can help here. (1) SURPRISE and (6) FOREVER GIL are other newcomers who hinted at ability in trials.

Selections(9) Lavita (12) Rapture (11) Sunganui Fighter (1) Surprise
Next Best6, 4
Fast Start4, 6, 9, 11

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

(1) APATEU has two 3rd place finishes from three starts, most recently in a filly only maiden over this distance on October 26th when handy throughout. She draws nicely for Luis to pick his spot and while any top three finish will see her with a rating and up in class next time, she should be bowing out of class 6 with a win. (11) RAON KINGSMAN was a fair 5th on debut over this distance on October 18th and should have some improvement in him. (8) WIDAEHAN HAMSEONG has made progress across three starts so far, culminating in a close 2nd place at this distance on October 26th when close to the pace throughout. He’ll be on pace again and can be in the finish. (6) LOVERMAN and (4) BEOLGYO BONGBONG are potential improvers.

Selections(1) Apateu (11) Raon Kingsman (8) Widaehan Hamseong (6) Loverman
Next Best4, 10
Fast Start1, 4, 5, 8

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

Fillies only. It’s been nine starts since (6) SEMYEONG DIA got her maiden win but she comes in looking ready for another. On her latest she ran 3rd in a similar class and distance filly maiden, with a couple of today’s rivals behind her and with the two who beat her that day looking superior to any she faces here. She can be on pace and go all the way. (4) STEEPLE can have a line drawn through her latest when from a wide draw she never got into the race. In this company and from this gate she can get on the speed and be in this a long way. (8) JUNMA FORCE enters with recent form reading well and while 1400M hasn’t been her best distance, she looks ready for another crack here. (1) DONGJIN THUNDER and (3) YES MADAM other place chances.

Selections(6) Semyeong Dia (4) Steeple (8) Junma Force (1) Dongjin Thunder
Next Best3, 2
Fast Start4, 5, 6, 8

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

Small field of juvenile maidens with four of the eight racing for the first time. Favourite will be (7) POWER TREE who, after winning a trial, was a close 2nd on debut over this distance on November 2nd, racing on pace and posting a decent time. He won’t need to have come on much from that to win. The best of the debut-makers is (2) SEONGSIL DREAM. He led in his trial on October 25th ultimately crossing the line a very narrow 2nd in a good time. Nicely drawn to lead, if he brings that form to the races, he can be a danger. (6) B K. SPIRIT was 6th on debut and then improved to 4th at start number two on October 24th coming from off the pace. She should be nice and fit for this and can continue to get closer. (8) YONGBI SKY trialed well and (5) BULBIT GANGJA can be in the mix too.

Selections(7) Power Tree (2) Seongsil Dream (6) B K. Spirit (8) Yongbi Sky
Next Best5, 3
Fast Start2, 5, 7, 8

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

(5) REVERENCE is yet to win but has a 3rd and a 2nd on his record and comes in having run a very good 4th in the Listed NACF Chairman’s Trophy for juveniles over 1200M on October 19th. He comes back into much shallower waters today and he should make his breakthrough. (3) RAON PARANOMA has a 2nd and a 4th from her latest two, both times racing on the pace and from a good gate and with an apprentice claim she can lead again and be in this a long way. (11) THE SUN COMING improved to 4th at start number two on October 18th. Third-up she can be better and with a slight increase in trip and with a 4kg claim, she can be in the finish. (1) ONEMO TIME and (4) THUNDER RUN others in the mix.

Selections(5) Reverence (3) Raon Paranoma (11) The Sun Coming (1) Onemo Time
Next Best4, 8
Fast Start3, 4, 5, 8

Busan Race 2: Class 6 (1400M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(5) JEONGMUN FAPPIANO was 3rd on debut over 1200M on October 17th, running on from midfield. He should have come on for that run, the step up in trip can suit, and he will be a warm favourite to prevail. (2) LIKE DRAGON is the most credible danger. She has finished between 2nd and 5th in each of her latest four and from a good gate and with Tanaka staying on, she should be there or thereabouts again. (4) FINAL HIT needs a line drawn through his latest over 1600M but back in trip and in this company, he can be given a place chance. (12) HIGH GOLD BAR and (10) DOCTOR CARRY are others who could compete for the minors among a field where the form falls off quite rapidly.

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Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (November 22)

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 filly maidens with seven of the twelve racing for the first time. We’ll side with experience on top though and (4) GEUMJEOKSAN, who after a positive trial, ran 2nd on debut in a very similar race to this on October 4th. She was well beaten by a good winner, but she should have come on for the run and won’t need to improve much to win here. Among the first timers. (3) UNJU CLEAR looks the best. She came from well off the pace to run 4th in a decent time in her trial and Moon Se-young’s booking will catch the eye of plenty. (9) SMART HAESEONG is the only one in the field to have raced twice, improving to 3rd at start two and she can have a race fitness edge on her rivals here. (6) X-TEN and newcomer (2) JESEONG BLUE are others to look out for.

Selections(4) Geumjeoksan (3) Unju Clear (9) Smart Haeseong (6) X-Ten
Next Best2, 8
Fast Start2, 4, 5, 8

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

Juvenile maidens with four of the eleven racing for the first time. Experience gets it with (9) CHEONGSAN MUSA, who ran 2nd on debut over 1000M on October 25th, showing on pace throughout. He should have come on for that run, the additional distance should cause no problems, and he can win. (8) REFLECT shapes as the main danger. After running 5th on debut, he was an improved 3rd at start number two over this distance on October 19th, coming from well off the pace and he can challenge strongly late on here. (5) FANTASTIC BRO and (3) BLACK KINGDOM both hinted at ability on their respective debuts and can improve here. Among the first-timers, (2) ROAD TO HEAT looks the pick.

Selections(9) Cheongsan Musa (8) Reflect (5) Fantastic Bro (3) Black Kingdom
Next Best2, 1
Fast Start1, 2, 7, 9

Seoul Race 3: Class 4 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 75 Million

Imported juvenile maidens with seven of the twelve racing for the first time and we’ll take a chance on a newcomer with (4) JEONGSANG HERO. The Beau Liam colt went through two trials, improving in the second of them when running 2nd in a good time and showing on pace. He draws nicely and if he can bring that form to the races, he’ll have every chance first up. (3) HIGH MOUNTAIN came from off the pace to run 4th on debut over 1000M on October 25th, beating a couple of today’s rivals in the process. He should have come on for the run, the step up in trip can suit, and he can be a big danger. (1) JJARITHAN HAENGBOK is a Maximus Mischief colt who went through two trials, posting a quick time in both and coming from a wide gate to run 2nd in the latest of them. He is another to keep an eye on first up. (2) WHIZ FIGHTER and (12) M J CLASS both showed ability on debut and can improve.

Selections(4) Jeongsang Hero (3) High Mountain (1) Jjarithan Haengbok (2) Whiz Fighter
Next Best12, 9
Fast Start4, 6, 9, 10

Seoul Race 4: Class 6 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 30 Million

Regular maiden here and (3) RAON FINALE is the one to beat. She’s run 3rd in both her starts to date at 1000M and 1200M, racing both handy and from off the pace. Third-up, she can peaking fitness-wise, the additional trip can suit, and she can win. The danger is (10) MIGHTY BEAT. He has a 6th and a pair of 4th place finishes over 1000M and 1200M, doing his best work late on all three occasions. He is another who should appreciate a bit more distance and he should be challenging late. (8) ECLIPSE TANGO has a pair of 3rd places on his record and while he weakened having led over 1700M last time out, this should suit better, and an apprentice takes 4kg off his back. (1) TRIPLE PALMOETTO has finished 4th in each of her latest three and may do so again. (7) POWERFUL IMPACT another who can compete for the minors.

Selections(3) Raon Finale (10) Mighty Beat (8) Eclipse Tango (1) Triple Palmetto
Next Best7, 11
Fast Start7, 8, 9, 11

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

(8) QUANTUM K got his maiden win over this distance and has been threatening another, most recently recording a 3rd place on October 19th when settling midfield and running on. Today can be the day. (7) SONGDANG HWANGTAEJA remains a maiden after eleven attempts but has placed on no fewer than seven occasions, five of them over this distance. In this company he can sit just behind the speed, and he should be there or thereabouts again.  (3) CHRYSOL MAJOR returns to action for the first time since April. He was going well before the layoff and while he has had an interrupted career, he has run well first-up before and looked well in a trial. (9) WANGCHOEGO and (2) LUCKY FAMOUS other placing chances.

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Seoul & Busan Sunday: Race-By-Race Preview (November 16)

Sunday’s racing is at Seoul with 11 races from 10:35 to 18:00 and at Busan where there are 6 races from 12:05 to 16:30. Here are the previews:

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

Juvenile maidens with five of the eleven racing for the first time. (2) CHRYSOL STEP was an improved 2nd at start number two over this distance on October 18th, settling just behind the speed and running on. Maia stays on and he can be peaking here. (9) CHOEGO GOLD has similarly made progress with a 5th followed by a 2nd from his two outings to date, most recently showing on pace. He will be on pace again and can be in this a long way. Among the newcomers, (4) GOLDEN MATCH won his trial and that’s enough to put him into contention first up here. (3) BEAT FRESH was 2nd in a quicker heat than that of Golden Match and similarly can go well. Returning to the experience (11) POWERFUL PRADO can improve from her debut.

Selections(2) Chrysol Step (9) Choego Gold (4) Golden Match (3) Beat Fresh
Next Best11, 6
Fast Start2, 3, 4, 9

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

After running 5th on debut in June, (3) GLOBAL DREAMS was an improved 2nd at start number two in August, racing on pace over 1200M. He has had a further three months off since then but in this company and well-drawn, he has every chance of going all the way. (7) HAKSAN SWORD was 2nd on debut over 1000M on October 18th, settling behind the speed and running on. He should have come on for that run and shapes as the main danger here. (2) AMOS CHEOGANG did nothing on debut almost a year ago. He hasn’t been seen since, but he looked well in a trial at the end of October and can be a different prospect this time around. (11) BLISS STAR had a hard time in Listed juvenile company last time out but should be much more comfortable today. (6) EAN FIRST, back to trial after his latest, another in the hunt.

Selections(3) Global Dreams (7) Haksan Sword (2) Amos Choegang (11) Bliss Star
Next Best6, 10
Fast Start3, 5, 7, 11

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

We’ll take a chance on (1) HORIZON STAR here. He has run on pleasingly enough from wide draws and unpromising positions in his first two starts and today he finally gets a good draw and an extra furlong to play with Third-up he can be peaking and he can win. (9) MASTER PLAN got a bit far back when well supported on his latest start, ultimately only making it up to 6th place. We’ll go on his 3rd place two outings back, however, which can put him right in the mix here. (4) GLORY JOY has picked up in his latest two with a 4th and a 5th and she can be aiming to better that in this company. (8) ROAD TO SPEAR and (6) MACHEON WORLD others in the hunt.

Selections(1) Horizon Star (9) Master Plan (4) Glory Joy (8) Road To Spear
Next Best6, 2
Fast Start3, 4, 5, 9

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

Fillies only in this maiden. (3) GOLDEN EMPIRE was a close 2nd on debut over 1000M in September before struggling with a hot pace when favourite over the same trip on October 17th and finishing 6th. The step up in trip should suit, she draws well, and she is the one to beat. (2) YURIM ACE was an improved 2nd in a similar filly maiden on October 24th, shoeing close to the front throughout in a slowly run race. She draws well to be on the lead again, Seo Seung-un stays on, and she is the danger. (9) HIGH BEAUTY was 4th on debut behind Golden Empire back in September. She hasn’t raced since but should have benefited for that run and can match or better that here. (4) WE STRONG and newcomer (7) ZITA are others to consider on a place line.

Selections(3) Golden Empire (2) Yurim Ace (9) High Beauty (4) We Strong
Next Best7, 1
Fast Start2, 3,7, 9

Seoul Race 4: Class 5 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

Fillies only here. (1) BISANG BELL has got a bit far back in three tries at this class since getting her maiden win back in June but she has finished between 2nd and 4th on each occasion. She comes up to 1400M for the first time and from a good draw, she can be a little closer to the action a little earlier today, and she can win. (6) MYEONG DREAM was a comfortable winner at start number two over 1200M on October 4th, settling midfield and running on. She is up in class and in trip but can be a danger. So too can (9) MUNHAK DAESE. She made her breakthrough at start three over 1200M in similarly emphatic fashion and with CC climbing on for the first time, she can measure up. (4) KARA K and (10) HYEWONYONGMA are other chances.

Selections(1) Bisang Bell (6) Myeong Dream (9) Munhak Daese (4) Kara K
Next Best10, 5
Fast Start1, 3, 5, 10

Busan Race 2: Class 6 (1400M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(7) SINCHEON FREEDOM is yet to win in eleven attempts but has some near misses including a 3rd place at this distance two starts back when racing on pace. Her best finishes have come when she has been on pace and with little early speed to worry about here, she can lead and potentially go all the way. (5) SEINE GANG has four top five finishes from five starts. He comes up to 1400M for the first time and with Seo Seung-un staying on, it can suit. He needs to overturn the form on (1) DIA X who beat Seine Gang as the pair finished 2nd and 4th respectively over 1300M on October 4th. Dia X mixes his form but draws well here and can be a danger. (9) VORTEX and (3) BAEKPAL BOEUN will be the two next best in the market.

Selections(7) Sincheon Freedom (5) Seine Gang (1) Dia X (9) Vortex
Next Best3, 4
Fast Start2, 5, 6, 7

Seoul Race 5: Class 5 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

Ater back-to-back runner-up finishes at this class and distance, (8) YEONGGWANGUI SKY will be a short price favourite here. He will be on pace, an apprentice jockey (who rode a double last Saturday) keeps his weight nice and light, and he should have too much for this field. (2) SLING STAR races for the first time since June when he was 3rd at this class over 1300M. He has been through two trials with the latest just a week ago when in contrast to his racing he style, he settled back before running on to record a pair of decent times. He probably won’t hang around from gate two and he should be in this a long way. (5) GOOD FRIEND was only ordinary last time out but she has placed twice at this trip and can be an each-way chance here. (3) SSAK DANAEUN and (7) BREEDO KING STAR others who could compete for the minors.

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