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Stakes-less Sunday Seoul & Busan: Race-By-Race Preview (June 21)

For the first time since February, there is no Listed or Graded action at either Seoul or Busan. There is still plenty to get stuck into though with 10 races at Seoul from 10.35 to 17:55 and 7 from Busan between 11.25 and 16:55. Here are the previews:

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Ten fillies and one colt in this maiden. (8) DREAM DIA looked set to breakthrough when sent off as favourite over 1400M but ultimately ended up in 3rd place having been handy throughout. That was her second consecutive time as the beaten favourite, but in this company, she warrants one more chance. (11) SPICY JERRY was a fair 4th on debut over 1200M in June 6th from a similarly wide gate to today. She should have come on for that run, and she can get closer today. The solitary colt, (1) PERFECT GAME, was disappointing from a wide gate when well supported last time out, but going on his 3rd place two outings back, has to be considered again. (9) CHARON EDGE and (10) EVER LOVELY are place chances.

Selections(8) Dream Dia (11) Spicy Jerry (1) Perfect Game (9) Charon Edge
Next Best10, 6
Fast Start1, 4, 5, 9

Seoul Race 2: Class 6 (1700M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(11) HWARANGSAN JEONGGI has drawn a blank in sixteen starts, but he is getting closer with his best results coming in his latest four with two 4th places sandwiched between a 2nd and a 3rd, the latter when beating a couple of today’s rivals over 1400M on May 17th. He wasn’t close in a previous try at this distance but could very well be ready for another go. It’s not an intimidating field. (9) THE SUN COMING has five finishes between 3rd and 5th and while he was behind Hwarangsan Jeonggi last time out, he shapes as a rival. (8) MAX MAN returned from five months out on May 16th and having run a fair 5th over 1400M, can strip fitter today. (10) SPICE BAND and (5) CLUB MAN are the other main chances.

Selections(11) Hwarangsan Jeonggi (9) The Sun Coming (8) Max Man (10) Spice Band
Next Best5, 7
Fast Start4, 5, 7, 8

Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Since returning from six months out, (3) P.D SPECIAL has recorded a 2nd and a 3rd in two starts back, most recently beating a few of today’s rivals in a front-running effort over 1300M on May 22nd. Third up, he can be peaking, he draws well to be on pace again, and he can win here. There is just one debut maker, but (10) GEUMA STUNNING ran well for an on pace 3rd in a trial in a quick time, and despite the wide draw, this is a nice race to debut in. (1) DIMENSION has had a stop-start career so far with just two starts last autumn but registering a 2nd place in the second of them over this distance in December. He hasn’t raced since and didn’t offer too many clues in a May trial but from the inside gate he should be a chance here. (7) DUBAI DREAM and (5) BORYEONG THE QUEEN, the other chances.

Selections(3) P.D Special (10) Geuma Stunning (1) Dimension (7) Dubai Dream
Next Best5, 4
Fast Start3, 5, 8, 10

Seoul Race 3: Class 5 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(7) EVERY TIME raced three times in late summer and autumn last year, finishing 2nd in all three of them up to this class and 1400M. He hasn’t been in action since the end of October, but he looked very well when blitzing a trial on May 28th from on pace in a quick time, and if he brings that form to the races, he will take some beating. (5) SUNGLASS hasn’t quite lived up to the promise shown in her impressive debut win and she wasn’t great over 1300M last time out. Down in trip and down in weight and with Luis on for the first time, she can go close. (8) AESUNI beat Sunglass as the pair ran 2nd and 3rd at this class and distance two starts back. She’ll be on pace and should be in this a long way. (6) HAEMAJI and (2) SILLAUI FIGHTER, perhaps the best or an ordinary rest.

Selections(7) Every Time (5) Sunglass (8) Aesuni (6) Haemaji
Next Best2, 3
Fast Start3, 5, 7, 8

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

(4) IT’S LIT overcame a slow start to run 2nd on debut over 1200M on May 15th, well beaten by a good winner. He should have come on for that run, the step up in trip can suit, and he can go one better today. (8) GAON PERFECT has shown progress across three starts so far with his latest his best when 2nd on his first try at this distance on May 24th, running on from midfield. In this company he can be a little further forward a little earlier, and he is a big danger. (5) SUNDAY QUEEN has also got better over three outings. She comes back in trip following a 4th place over a mile on May 22nd and can continue to get closer. (1) WORLD TREE and (7) CHAMPUI YEONGGWANG others in the placing frame.

Selections(4) It’s Lit (8) Gaon Perfect (5) Sunday Queen (1) World Tree
Next Best7, 6
Fast Start1, 2, 5, 6

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

Competitive race. We’ll take a chance on (6) SUPER TTANGKONG, who was 4th on debut and then a comfortable winner at start two over 1200M on February 1st, leading all the way. She hasn’t raced since, but she looked very well when 2nd in a trial on June 4th, leading again, and she can be given every chance first up. (9) THE SUN MONSTER is yet to win but got promoted to this class with back-to-back 2nd places over 1200M in March and then ran 3rd over 1300M on April 25th. She comes in fresh after eight weeks off and is the danger. (1) SAMJEONG LADY is two starts into a comeback following three months out and was 3rd over this class and distance on May 30th. She should strip even fitter here and be close. (10) AFLEET RUN and (5) MUHAN ARGO others in line for the minors.

Selections(6) Super Ttangkong (9) The Sun Monster (1) Samjeong Lady (10) Afleet Run
Next Best5, 2
Fast Start1, 4, 6, 10

Busan Race 3: Class 3 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 75 Million

(7) SKY WIN WIN won back-to-back races in April and May over this distance at class 4 level and then ran 3rd on his first try at this class on May 22nd alongside plenty of others who return here. He likes to race on pace so today’s draw is better, and he can win. He will need to overturn the form on (8) HONORED KHAN, who was 2nd in that May 22nd race. That continued an excellent run of form for the five-year-old having won at this class and distance on May 1st, and while he continues to come up in the weights, he can be in the finish again. (6) FLYING THE KHAN is up in class after a close on pace win over this distance on May 10th and he can measure up in this company. (1) UNJU CHALLENGE and (2) CRAZY ARMY others in the hunt.

Selections(7) Sky Win Win (8) Honored Khan (6) Flying The Khan (1) Unju Challenge
Next Best2, 9
Fast Start1, 3, 6, 7

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

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

It’s set to be a wet Saturday for racing at Seoul. There are 10-races from 10.35 to 17.55. Here are the previews:

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

(6) HWANSANGUI LUNA was fourth in her first trial on May 7 before winning on June 4 by one-and-three-quarter lengths. She is one of two runners for trainer An Byung-ki and owner Hwan Sang-ma and is the choice of CC Wong. (10) BAEKSAN RACE was fifth and second in his two trials in May and rates as a chance. (11) DU UM came on from his appalling first trial on May 21 to win his second trial on June 4. However, he looks to be the secondary runner for the stable. (7) GEOLJAK YUNSEUL finished third in her sole trial and rates over (2) ECLIPSE SODA and (9) BLAZEMAN whilst (4) NAREUSYA LUNA was much improved in her second trial and should not be forgotten.

Selections(6) Hwansangui Luna (10) Baeksan Race (11) Du Um (7) Geoljak Yunseul
Next Best2, 9
Fast Start1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10

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

(7) TOUCH THE SKY is far from the soundest horse in the world but going on his sole start back in March 2025 when finishing a two-length second to We Go High he must be a huge chance of winning if he is good to go. He has been in and out of work this year but has been back in regular work since June 7. (3) TIGER MANGCHI is a debutante that was out the back throughout in his first trial before winning his second trial on May 21. (5) PIEONARI should be around the mark once more especially considering he only carries fifty-three kilograms as he gets a four-kilogram claim from apprentice Jo Seong-hwan. (4) NINE SPEAR also has that weight with a two-kilogram claim from Woo In-cheol whilst (8) MR. KAI, the mount of Seo Seung-un, and (10) THE SUN AMIR, the bottom weight with fifty-two kilograms, rate next.

Selections(7) Touch The Sky (3) Tiger Mangchi (5) Pieonari (4) Nine Spear
Next Best8, 10
Fast Start2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10

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

(2) PASA ACE has been third in each of his last two over 1300M and once again gets two-kilogram apprentice Woo In-cheol to ride. The extra 100M is no concern and he can go a couple of places better. (6) SMART RISE has been a beaten favourite in each of his last three starts but has not been far away and should be thereabouts again. (3) DELTA EAGLE was an improved effort at her third start most recently and the extra 100M should suit. (1) SKYLOR TAEHA has one minor placing from three starts and rates next over (7) LUGE, whose chances depend on how he begins, and (8) ENERGY POWER, who produced a clear career best last time.

Selections(2) Pasa Ace (6) Smart Rise (3) Delta Eagle (1) Skylor Taeha
Next Best7, 8
Fast Start4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11

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

(9) BEST SECRET was fourth on debut in March behind a subsequent winner before leading throughout to win her maiden impressively by eight-lengths a month ago. This is a strong race for the grade, but she will be hard to toss. (3) HWANSANGUI NARA is extremely hard to catch but her best form is good and if she can run to that she will go close. (1) CRAZY CHAMP led throughout to win her maiden over the course and distance last time and is a chance of doing so again. (2) DURAY SHOW is still a maiden, but the consistent four-year-old filly is worth an each-way investment under Seo Seung-un. (11) HANAM LASER and (8) HAKSAN HENNY rate next.

Selections(9) Best Secret (3) Hwansangui Nara (1) Crazy Champ (2) Duray Show
Next Best11, 8
Fast Start1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11

Seoul Race 5: Class 5 (1800M) Handicap / Sergeant Reckless Commemorative Race / KRW 45 Million

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Triple Tiara Finale Sunday Seoul & Busan: Race-By-Race Preview (June 14)

The Triple Tiara reaches its conclusion at Seoul on Sunday with the Gyeonggi Governor’s Cup (2000M KOR-G3), race 8 in Seoul. There is no Tiara sweep on the line but still plenty of intrigue among the field of ten fillies. There are 10 races at Seoul from 10:35 to 17:55 and 7 at Busan from 11:25 to 16:55. Here are the previews:

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

(8) GEUMBIT YEONGUNG has run 4th in both starts so far over this distance, most recently as favourite on April 11th when he got a long way back before running on. He enters fresh after nine weeks off and with a good apprentice claiming 2kg, he can win. (1) DONGBAEK was an improved 3rd at this distance on May 10th, coming from off the pace. She comes into a much better gate today so can sit a bit further forward and can be a danger. (7) MISS CHRISTIE similarly draws better than she did at her latest and with a 4kg claim today, she can be much closer. (5) JEONGMUN KINGDOM and debut-maker (10) SAVERS are others who can be in the hunt.

Selections(8) Geumbit Yeongung (1) Dongbaek (7) Miss Christie (5) Jeongmun Kingdom
Next Best10, 9
Fast Start5, 6, 7, 9

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

(1) ILGEUP BISUL returned from eight months off to run a fair 5th over this distance on May 16th, settling back and passing a couple late. Before the layoff she had a 3rd place to her name and stripping fitter today, she has as good a chance as any. (9) ECLIPSE SUNNY ran a solid 3rd on debut in March but was lackluster on her second appearance and was later found to have bled. She was stood down the obligatory month and came through a May trial without issue so is well worth another chance here. (8) MEGA WIND hasn’t been far away across his four outings to date and can be around the placings here. (7) NAEGEROWAJWO and (4) DIABIT among other chances.

Selections(1) Ilgeup Bisul (9) Eclipse Sunny (8) Mega Wind (7) Naegerowajwo
Next Best4, 2
Fast Start5, 8, 9, 10

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

(8) BABEL FOLGORE has made progress across three starts so far, culminating in 2nd place over 1200M on May 10th when on pace and beaten by a good winner. She stretches out to 1400M for the first time but in this small field, she should be on the speed again, and she can win. (6) DIA KINGDOM has a 3rd and a 2nd among three outings to date. He has been a huge price on all three occasions but can start to be taken a bit more seriously here. (1) OASIS HWANHUI ran 2nd at start number two all the way back last October. He hasn’t raced since but he looked well in a May trial and can be a danger first up. (3) RED KING and (2) YEONGGWANGUI GREEN others in the frame.

Selections(8) Babel Folgore (6) Dia Kingdom (1) Oasis Hwanhui (3) Red King
Next Best2, 7
Fast Start1, 4, 6, 8

Seoul Race 3: Class 6 (1400M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

Fillies only in this maiden. (1) FLYING SMART has been a beaten favourite in all three of her races so far, getting a long way back and registering a 2nd, a 4th and a 3rd. If she can get out of gates a bit smarter and find a better position she can be given another chance as once out of kickback, she looks to have a bit of pace. If she finds problems again then (3) CLAIR FREEDOM is a decent alternative. She made it to the speed from the widest gate over this distance on May 24th and ran on for 2nd ahead of a couple of today’s rivals and from a much better draw, she won’t need to improve much on that to win here. (5) DELTA DAECHEON looks to be figuring things out with a 3rd and a 2nd from her latest two, both over 1300M and the slight step up in trip today can suit (9) ÉCLAIR WIND and (6) BLACK SUN – who beat Flying Smart when 2nd in April – others to look out for.

Selections(1) Flying Smart (3) Clair Freedom (5) Delta Daecheon (9) Éclair Wind
Next Best6, 4
Fast Start1, 4, 5, 11

Busan Race 2: Class 5 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

Small but competitive field. (8) DOCTOR HUNTER has won two of his last three, most recently at this class and distance on May 15th racing, as he always does, handy throughout and beating a couple of today’s rivals. He is up 2.5kg in weight but looks to have more potential and can win. (1) BORYEONG ONE ROAD enters off a very smart 2nd place in a quick race over this class and distance on May 3rd. That was her second consecutive runner-up finish and from the inside gate and under a light weight, she is a big danger. (3) TAEYANG EUTTEUM was 3rd behind Doctor Hunter two outings back and was then 4th from the widest hate on May 31st and she should be there or thereabouts today. (5) DALBITWIE and (6) CALM FAST are others who can compete for the minors.

Selections(8) Doctor Hunter (1) Boryeong One Road (3) Taeyang Eutteum (5) Dalbitwie
Next Best6, 7
Fast Start1, 3, 7, 8

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

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

Saturday’s racing is at Seoul with 10 races from 10.35 to 17.55. Here are the previews:

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

(1) GHOST SONIC was on pace throughout when second in her trial on May 21 and this Hansen filly prepared by An Byung-ki should go close on that effort. (2) GEOLJAK RUBY has two-lengths to find with Ghost Sonic from that May 21 trial, but she subsequently recorded the best trial of any of these when coming from well back to win by a head on May 28. This Jung Haback prepared Race Day filly will very much be doing her best work late. (8) NAREUSYA BOLT was midfield in his sole trial on April 23 but the Jung Ho-ik trained Dynamic Dash colt gets Seo Seung-un on his back. (10) WONDER GRACE is a stablemate of Ghost Sonic that was fourth in her trial on May 7 and rates next over (4) NEWBAL SOCKS and (9) GAONUI BIT in this debutante’s race.

Selections(1) Ghost Sonic (2) Geoljak Ruby (8) Nareusya Bolt (10) Wonder Grace
Next Best4, 9
Fast Start1, 4, 8, 9, 10

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

(7) RYAN BEAT was well beaten back on debut in the winter but has now joined Luigi Riccardi and based on his second in a trial behind an impressive winner on May 14 he looks the one to beat in a very winnable race. (11) INSPIRE has the most consistent form of these so therefore must be given a chance. (3) JEJU PRINCESS has been not far behind the placegetters of late and neither has (2) YEOKJEONUI HIT who gets Seo Seung-un to ride. (10) CHRYSOL POSH and (8) BIBA CHARM rate next.

Selections(7) Ryan Beat (11) Inspire (3) Jeju Princess (2) Yeokjeonui Hit
Next Best10, 8
Fast Start3, 4, 5, 11

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

(4) RAON BLAIDE was a course, distance, and grade winner over two reopposing rivals three runs ago on February 28 and has since been fourth, when pulling up lame, and third with the recent third place being behind The Excellent and Arion Queen Car which is top form. (6) SEUNGNI BAROWS has one-and-three-quarter lengths to find with Raon Blaide from when they met in February and has also been behind Raon Blaide subsequently on April 5. He rates as second best though over (2) BLAZING ENGINE which disappointed last start but was going well prior. (1) FINAL JILJU looks next best over (10) REFLECT, who was fourth behind Raon Blaide and Seungni Barows in February, and (9) TURBO CHARGE in what is a decent race for the grade.

Selections(4) Raon Blaide (6) Seungni Barows (2) Blazing Engine (1) Final Jilju
Next Best10, 9
Fast Start2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10

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

(11) BEST FREEDOM led throughout to break his maiden by five-lengths over 1400M last start and should be hard to hold out under Seo Seung-un if he can run the extra 300M. (8) FLYING HONOR has been fourth, first, second and third in four runs all over 1200M. He is another that if he can run the trip, he will be in the finish. (1) CHROMITE has been much improved at his last four starts when racing a bit closer to the pace and he is worth a place bet if not an each-way investment. (4) ECLIPSE BAY and (10) CHRYSOL PEACE rate next over (2) ARCH MEMORY.

Selections(11) Best Freedom (8) Flying Honor (1) Chromite (4) Eclipse Bay
Next Best10, 2
Fast Start3, 4, 8, 9, 11

Seoul Race 5: Class 4 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

(3) ROYAL BEST comes up to this class for the first time following a last start course and distance win one grade below this. The start prior he was six-lengths behind the reopposing Jazz Purple, but he gets a huge weight swing compared to that day, so he is worth an each-way investment under Ruan Maia. (1) JAZZ PURPLE will be an odds-on favourite to complete a four-timer following recent wins by four, five and six-lengths on each occasion racing on speed. He does carry five-and-a-half kilograms extra compared to his last start course, distance, and grade victory on May 9 but that may not stop him. (7) PARISUI BULKKOT was an impressive ten-length winner on debut in the winter but has only been fourth and sixth in two subsequent runs with the most recent sixth being after he missed the start and was therefore never nearer. He does have the ability, however. Both (4) GEOSEN PUNCH and (6) BLUE RAIN have won two of their past four but this is their biggest tests to date, respectively. The down in grade (8) BELOTERO rates next.

Selections(3) Royal Best (1) Jazz Purple (7) Parisui Bulkkot (4) Geosen Punch
Next Best6, 8
Fast Start1, 3, 4, 6, 7

Seoul Race 6: Class 4 (1700M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

(5) GEUMA FOREMOST is a maiden from seventeen starts but has recorded nine minor placings with seven of those being seconds. He may very well find one too good for him again, but when you take into consideration in his last four second places, he has chased home Di Ne, Musket Cleaver, Jiljuui Yeowang and Jazz Purple he must be given a chance of going one better here in a tricky race to decipher. (2) HAKSAN CAIRO is another non-winner and in his case, it is from twenty-two starts. CC Wong hops back on board and he is another solid each-way chance. (6) RAON NIZHINSKII has been second in each of his last two and could easily go one better whilst (1) BEOLGYO D Y and (4) WORLD JOY are often around the mark. The key runner in the race is (7) PAS DE CHEVAL who has looked exceptionally good in his two career victories but has left something to be desired in each of his last three defeats as favourite.

Selections(5) Geuma Foremost (2) Haksan Cairo (6) Raon Nizhinskii (1) Beolgyo D Y
Next Best4, 7
Fast Start1, 2, 6, 7, 8

Seoul Race 7: Class 4 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

(7) WIN CATCHER is naught from twelve but has been knocking on the door for a breakthrough this preparation with a fourth over 1200M prior to a third over 1700M. He should go close in yet another race on the program that is hard to assess. (5) BEOLGYO NAKSEONG is another maiden but bar one run has not been far away and can go close. (9) HIGH FOLLY was a much improved fourth last time and could improve again. (2) MY THERN rates next over (1) HERO JJANG whilst (6) SHINING ROAD and (3) STUNNING FLATTER have big weights but could overcome them.

Selections(7) Win Catcher (5) Beolgyo Nakseong (9) High Folly (2) My Thern
Next Best1, 6
Fast Start2, 3, 6, 7, 9

Seoul Race 8: Class 3 (1600M) Handicap / KRW 75 Million

(8) GLOBAL CHAMP and CC Wong are looking to complete a hat-trick following impressive wins one grade below this over 1400M and 1600M. He came from a tricky position to score by an extending one-and-a-quarter lengths two back on April 18 before following up in nice fashion on May 17 by eight-lengths. They will however have to contend with (9) CIRCLE A who is another impressive three-year-old for Luigi Riccardi that is first-up since a tough March 21 victory by a head over 1800M. He has been back in work since the end of April and is another that can complete the hat-trick under Furkan Yuksel. It could very well be a match race between that pair with (6) LUCKY FRANK and (7) PASA SPURT looking best of the rest on their best form along with (4) MIGHTY CODE whilst (10) BLUE PIORA draws poorly first-up since pulling up lame in both near legs at the beginning of March.

Selections(8) Global Champ (9) Circle A (6) Lucky Frank (7) Pasa Spurt
Next Best4, 10
Fast Start1, 6, 8, 9, 10

Seoul Race 9: Class 4 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 75 Million

(3) WHIZ STAR has improved with each start and broke through at the third time of asking most recently with an on pace half-length victory over 1200M on March 28. She has been back in work since May 20 and if fit enough can go back-to-back. (7) CHEONHAENGCHAT has been out the back at her last two but was second to Gold Catcher three back and she has only fifty-one kilograms on her back in this as she receives a four-kilogram claim from Jo Seong-hwan. (5) SEONGSIL DAERO has been racing well of late and should be close once more as should (9) SSAK DANAEUN who can win this and was unlucky not to get the prize last time when the bob of the head did not go her way. (1) ANYANG GIPPEUM rates next over (8) JERAQUEEN.

Selections(3) Whiz Star (7) Cheonhaengchat (5) Seongsil Daero (9) Ssak Danaeun
Next Best1, 8
Fast Start1, 3, 5, 8, 9

Seoul Race 10: Class 1 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 110 Million

(10) BEOLGYO VERITAS got past a couple when coming from last in the country’s principal local sprint race of the year at Group Two level last start and prior to that had finished midfield at Group Three level. This is his first run in an actual Class 1 event, but he can take it in his stride with Seo Seung-un an interesting rider booking. (8) SILVER RAIN was a huge fifth in that Group Two Chairman’s Sprint last start also coming from well back. (3) GLOBAL BOBAE is interesting with such a huge weight swing and each-way wise should not be dismissed. (4) FINAL K won a form line race for this when resuming on April 18 before finishing sixth in the Group Two sprint. He is well in at the weights and will be favourite and it will be interesting to see if he can confirm the form from April. In an incredibly competitive race (5) YONGAM SESANG is an each-way chance whilst (1) SINUI EREUM could place.

Selections(10) Beolgyo Veritas (8) Silver Rain (3) Global Bobae (4) Final K
Next Best5, 1
Fast Start1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11
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Korea Racing Report: June 5-7

AT SEOUL ON SUNDAY THE 26TH RUNNING OF THE MINISTER’S CUP PRODUCED A DRAMATIC FINISH WITH FUNNY WILD PRODUCING A VERY GAME PERFORMANCE TO SCORE BUT, ON THE UNDERCARD, THE MAIN HANDICAP WAS THE CONCLUDING CLASS 2 AND REMEMBER AGAIN ran out an easy five-length winner under CC Wong (writes Luke Humphreys).

Remember Again (Chrysolite) had failed at his first run at Class 2 level in April when using too much petrol in the run, but under a conservative ride by CC Wong, who was aboard for the first time, he pulled away to score. King Honor continued his recent good form with a 2nd place finish for him whilst The Player was a neck behind him in 3rd. The 1.9 favourite More Than Joke could only managed 6th.

Whilst Funny Wild was the star of the day the most well-known horse running on the day was LALA K (Hansen) and he recorded his first victory since his famous juvenile days when holding on to win Race 9 (1200M Class 3) by a head as the 2.6 favourite.

Lala K went viral on the internet when winning the 2023 Rookie Stakes coming from an incredibly long last and had only won once since in the NACF Chairman’s Trophy later that year. That changed on Sunday as he raced on pace and fell in to score, the total opposite of his famous Rookie Stakes victory. Haksan Dark Horse, attempting to replicate his course, distance, and grade victory from April, was narrowly denied whilst the Japanese bred Gwanaksan Rickey, 4.2 second choice, did his chances no good with a horrible start and was a never nearer 5th.

CHEONGSAN DOLPUNG (Shackleford) had been knocking on the door for a victory after chasing home some decent types in recent starts and he got his elusive first win in Race 3 (1200M Class 5) with a comfortable four-length score as the 2.0 favourite. Fifty minutes later in Race 4 (1300M Class 5) LOVERMAN (To Honor And Serve) took advantage of the leaders going too fast too soon with a last to first victory at much bigger odds of 22.0 completing a race-to-race double for jockey Jang Chu-youl and trainer Lee Gwan-ho. That race saw the 3.0 favourite Stepping Stone miss the start before being rousted up to take a forward role and was one of the first beaten finishing 9th of the eleven runners.

Jang Chu-youl completed a treble in Race 6 (1600M Class 4) on SLING STAR (To Honor And Serve) who was excellent in completing four victories in a row with a one-and-three quarter length score under the topweight of 58kg. Yongbi Hero was 2nd and is surely close to a win whilst the 3.2 favourite Mighty Choice was 3rd.

The victory of Sling Star completed a double on the day for trainer Kim Dong-kyun as STUNNING BOLT (Cowboy Cal) scored for him and Furkan Yuksel in Race 2 (1300M Class 6).

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Triple Crown Finale Sunday Seoul & Busan: Race-By-Race Preview (June 7)

The Triple Crown series draws to a close on Sunday and while there isn’t a sweep on the line, or even a Derby winner in the field, the Minister’s Cup (2000M KOR-G2) has drawn a full field of sixteen three-year-old colts and it should be a very tricky puzzle. There are 10 races at Seoul on Sunday between 10:35 and 17:55 as well as 6 at Busan from 11:25 to 16:55. Here are the previews:

My Dream Day thwarted a Triple Crown bid a year ago (Pic: KRA)

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Competitive opening maiden. (5) STUNNING SKET came from off the pace to run a strong 2nd on debut over 1200M on April 25th. He should have come on for the run, the additional half furlong can suit, and he can win. (1) STORM CRUSH was 5th on debut and then 2nd at start number two over this distance on April 11th. She too has been doing her best work late so can continue to improve at 1300M and she should be very fit. (10) BARAMGAEBI has two 3rd places and a 4th from three outings to date and while he needs to contend with the widest gate, he can be there or thereabouts again. (7) NINE SPEAR and (4) DUKE SOCKS are other place chances.

Selections(5) Stunning Sket (1) Storm Crush (10) Baramgaebi (7) Nine Spear
Next Best4, 9
Fast Start1, 6, 7,10

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

Nine fillies and one colt in this maiden. (4) STUNNING BOLT has been around the mark in her recent outings with a 3rd and a 4th from her latest two, both over this distance. She has generally settled back and run on but has raced on pace before and with little early speed in this race and from a good draw, she can be further forward than usual and she can win. Solitary colt (9) SONNY K ran a fair 4th on debut over 1200M. He was well back behind the placings but should have come on for the run and can improve here. (5) NIGHT CAPTAIN enters off back-to-back 4th place finishes in contrasting styles and can be matching or bettering those in this company. (10) AREUMDAUN BIT and (8) YEONGDONG STAR are others to consider on a place line.

Selections(4) Stunning Bolt (9) Sonny K (5) Night Captain (10) Areumdaun Bit
Next Best8, 1
Fast Start4, 7, 8, 10

Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1600M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

After a 3rd, a 4th and most recently a 2nd place when stepped up to this distance for the first time on April 26th, (1) WIN NOW could be ready to do just that. In his latest two, he has got a long way back from wide draws but should be further forward today and can be the one to beat. (6) OVER RAINBOW has mixed his form across five starts so far with his 3rd place over 1200M two outings back his best. His racing style suggests that the extended trip today can suit.  (9) GRAND HERO was much improved when a close 2nd over 1300M on May 3rd and can continue to make progress here. (2) NICE POWER is another one in the placing hunt while watch the market with debut-maker (8) OASIS TIME. His trial didn’t stand out but his stable is known for sending their juveniles around big distances very early and often pick up a few wins.

Selections(1) Win Now (6) Over Rainbow (9) Grand Hero (2) Nice Power
Next Best8, 5
Fast Start2, 5, 9, 10

Seoul Race 3: Class 5 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(7) CHEONGSAN DOLPUNG is yet to win but has never finished any worse than 5th and has four runner-up finishes, including his latest on May 2nd when beating three of today’s rivals when suffering a narrow reverse. He is up 2.5kg on that but in this company, today can be his day. (4) YEONGGWANGUI SKY returned from four months out in April and has since run 5th twice, most recently on May 9th when beating a couple who re-oppose today. An apprentice takes 3kg off his back and third-up he can be peaking fitness-wise. (2) GEOLJAK TIARA was 5th to Cheongsan Dolpung’s 2nd on May 2nd and from a good gate and under a very light weight, she can get closet today. (6) BLACK SPECTER and (3) DAEWONYONGMA others who are perhaps better than their respective latest outings suggest.

Selections(7) Cheongsan Dolpung (4) Yeonggwangui Sky (2) Geoljak Tiara (6) Black Specter
Next Best3, 9
Fast Start3, 4, 5, 7

Busan Race 2: Class 5 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(3) WIND SWORD enters off two 3rd places and a 5th from his last three outings, all at this class and distance and each time coming from off the pace. He doesn’t get an apprentice claim here but he beat a couple of today’s rivals last time and he can beat all of them today. The apprentice claim goes to (5) BLACK JILJU. He comes in off back-to-back 3rd place finishes at this class and distance, most recently in a very quick time on May 3rd when racing on pace. On that form, she is a winning chance here. (4) MAGIC SWEETIE got a long way back before running on last time out. She was a class and distance winning in January and was 2nd in March and can be given another chance here. (2) B.K MAGIC and (8) SAMJEONG TODAY others in the placing frame.

Selections(3) Wind Sword (5) Black Jilju (4) Magic Sweetie (2) B.K Magic
Next Best8, 1
Fast Start2, 5, 6, 8

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

(10) STEPPING STONE won a trial and then won on debut on April 25th over 1200M, starting steadily but then quickly ridden up to be handy. He is up in class but down 3kg in weight, the additional half furlong can suit, and he can win again. (6) P N S NALA returned from seven months out to run a fair 5th over this distance on May 17th, showing on pace before weakening late. He should strip fitter for that run and can get closer today. (3) JOY CHEONHA is yet to win in fourteen but has seven top five finishes, including a last start 4th on May 2nd. He has placed twice over this distance and well-drawn and under a lightweight, he can be in the mix again. (2) WONDERFUL SPIRIT and (1) LUCKY SUNNY are the other main chances.

Selections(10) Stepping Stone (6) P N S Nala (3) Joy Cheonha (2) Wonderful Spirit
Next Best1, 8
Fast Start3, 4, 5, 9

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

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

Saturday’s racing is at Seoul with 10 races from 10:35 to 17:55. Here are the previews:

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

(4) MY DOLPUNG is a Seo In-seok prepared Old Fashioned filly that has trialled three times with the most recent of those resulting in a third on May 21 beaten a length. She can go close on debut as can (5) DONGJIN BIRYUONG who is by Mischieviously and is from the stables of Moon Byeong-ki and Johan Victoire is on board. His best trial was his latest and that was a second place. (10) SPICY JERRY has trialled twice for a seventh and fourth and is trained by Lee Shin-woo and is a daughter of Indie Band. The Luigi Riccardi prepared (3) DYNAMIC FORCE rates next over (11) P.K. BEST and (6) TIGER REVENGER.

Selections(4) My Dolpung (5) Dongjin Biryuong (10) Spicy Jerry (3) Dynamic Force
Next Best11, 6
Fast Start4, 5, 6, 9, 11

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

(4) GLOBAL LAND has been a beaten favourite on a couple of occasions but in better maidens than this and she strikes a winnable race here so she can break through. (3) SPICE BAND drops down in trip after making a mid-race move to take the lead last start before finishing fourth. She is getting better and can go close. (7) THE QUEEN ROSE made up some ground to finish fifth last time which was the best run of her career to date. (9) TAEGEUK WANGJA has also come from well back at his last two to run third and fourth respectively and rates next over (6) PNS WORK and (5) MR.CREDIT, which is down in trip by 300M on his last two.

Selections(4) Global Land (3) Spice Band (7) The Queen Rose (9) Taegeuk Wangja
Next Best6, 5
Fast Start2, 4, 5, 7

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

(2) POINT I was midfield on debut before finishing second on May 9 beaten two-and-a-half lengths and that form is good enough to go very close to winning this. (5) RACE DIVA has gotten closer in each of her three runs to date and has been behind some smart winners each time and she gets the chance to run into the placings for the first time if not win. (3) POWER MAGIC is another that has been just behind the placegetters in three starts and is another that can place for the first time let alone win. (11) EVER LOVELY draws wide but rates next over (10) PLAY STAY and (1) RAON FLARE.

Selections(2) Point I (5) Race Diva (3) Power Magic (11) Ever Lovely
Next Best10, 1
Fast Start2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11

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

(4) MUNHAK FIGHTER has only won once from thirteen attempts but has only missed the top five twice so he is consistent and after finishing second in two of his past three he can be involved in the finish once more and potentially get the prize. (2) BANK LINE was midfield at big odds in her first run at this class last time but ran a subsequent winner to a length at her previous start so she is worth being given a chance. (8) HOT FEVER comes to this grade for the first time after back-to-back second places in maidens. (5) HAPPY TOGETHER beat Bank Line at her only victory back in January and will be around the mark with (11) CHALLENGE SOCKS and (6) SMART MARU next best.

Selections(4) Munhak Fighter (2) Bank Line (8) Hot Fever (5) Happy Together
Next Best11, 6
Fast Start1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10

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

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KNN Cup Sunday Busan & Seoul: Race-By-Race Preview (May 31)

The Queens’ Tour Spring/Summer comes to a conclusion on Sunday with the KNN Cup (1600M KOR-G3) attracting a full field of sixteen fillies and mares to the south coast. The big race is race 6 on the 7-race card at Busan which runs from 11,25 to 16.55. There are also 10 races at Seoul with a class 1 test over 2300M as the feature. Seoul’s card runs from 10.35 to 17.55. Here are the previews:

Raon Forest will seek to defend her KNN Cup crown (Pic: KRA)

Seoul Race 1: Class 4 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 75 Million

Northern hemisphere two-year-olds and southern three-year-olds with all but one of the eight racing for the first time. The experienced one is (3) SOUTH CARNIVAL, who has raced twice for a 3rd and a 2nd, both at 1200M. He was on pace in his latest on March 28th and should have a fitness edge on these. (4) HOPE K was an all the way trial winner in a quick time just two weeks ago, crossing the line ten-lengths to the good. If he brings that form to the races, he can prove hard to beat. (7) GRAND PAS CLASSIC was also a commanding trial winner, leading all the way to score by four. He too can be a danger first-up. (2) SAUDI SOCKS and (6) MIGHTY SAVER others who hinted at ability in their heats.

Selections(3) South Carnival (4) Hope K (7) Grand Pas Classic (2) Saudi Socks
Next Best6, 8
Fast Start1, 2, 3 , 4

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

Maidens with five of the eleven racing for the first time. We’ll side with experience though and while (2) FLYING SMART has been a beaten favourite in both her starts so far at 1300M and 1400M when settling right back and running on, the fitness edge can be crucial. At the shorter distance, she can be further forward from a better gate, and she can win. (11) BEAUTIFULLY beat a couple of today’s rivals on her debut on April 25th, racing handy over this distance. She has the challenge of the widest gate, but she should have come on for that run and she can be close. Among the debut makers, (9) WHITE JACKPOT ran 2nd in a decent time in a May 14th trial and can put in a bold showing first up. (5) MASK GIRL was 5th behind Beautifull on debut and from a better gate and second up, can improve. (6) PNS BEAUTY another first-timer who can be competitive.

Selections(2) Flying Smart (11) Beautifully (9) White Jackpot (5) Mask Girl
Next Best6, 8
Fast Start5, 6, 8, 11

Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

Eight fillies and one gelding in the south coast opener. (4) WIDAEHAN HEART debuted all the way back in October of last year, running a strong 2nd over 1000M. She then went lame but has been back in work since March and looked well when 2nd in a trial on May 7th. She is the one to beat here. (6) NORTHERN QUEEN has mixed her form a little over her six starts but going on her 2nd place two outings back when leading close to home, she has to rate as a chance in this company. (5) DIA X is an eighteen-race maiden but has two placings and no fewer than ten finishes in either 4th or 5th and he can be close today. (7) MAGIC TREE was a nondescript 7th on debut all the way back in July last year. She hasn’t raced since but returned to regular work at the start of April and has trialed well. Debut-maker (1) WONDERFUL PAS went through two trials and should be nice and fit on debut.

Selections(4) Widaehan Heart (6) Northern Queen (5) Dia X (7) Magic Tree
Next Best1, 3
Fast Start1, 3, 4, 7

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

(5) SAENAE RANIA has thrived since being stepped up to this trip, recording back-to-back 3rd place finishes, both times racing on pace. From a good draw, she will be on the speed again, and she can win. (11) JECHUK SANJIRO ran 3rd at start number two over this distance in April. He leaned in heavily when 5th over 1700M on May 9th to the extent that he was sent back to trial and having come through that in fine fashion, he is a chance today. (6) SEOPOKCHAT has a 3rd and three 4th places to his name. He has settled back and run on strongly each time. He comes up to the 1400M for the first time and there is every chance that it can suit. (10) UMARU and (3) TRIPLE S are other place chances.

Selections(5) Saenae Rania (11) Jechuk Sanjiro (6) Seopokchat (10) Umaru
Next Best3, 7
Fast Start1, 3, 4, 5

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

(5) STEALTH KINGMAN was an on pace 2nd in a decent time over 1300M on April 17th. He should have come on for the run and from a good draw he can be on pace again and this time he can go one better. (4) PILSEUNG WINNER returned from over three months off in April and has since run 3rd and 4th at 1400M and at this distance, settling in midfield and running on. Third-up this preparation, she can be peaking fitness wise, and she can be close. (3) MORE QUICKLY enters off a best to date 4th place on May 17th and should be aiming to match or better that in this company. (7) WONDERFUL WIND and (8) WORLD TRIPLE CAT are others in contention for the minors.

Selections(5) Stealth Kingman (4) Pilseung Winner (3) More Quickly (7) Wonderful Wind
Next Best8, 6
Fast Start1, 4, 5, 8

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

(10) NINJA TIGER is yet to win, though she is far from alone here. She comes up in class following two 3rd places and most recently a 2nd at 1300M on May 2nd and under a light weight, she has as good a chance as any. (5) HAKSAN PRINCE is a twenty-one-race maiden but has placed on eight occasions, including last time out when 3rd at this class over 1700M. Four of his five runner-up finishes have come at 1400M and while he has his fair share of weight, he can be a danger. (7) WONPYEONG GANGJA has come from off the pace to run 3rd in both his latest two at this class and distance and he can do similar today. (2) GOLD SPINNING has at least won at this distance and along with (8) HANGANG FANTASTIC, can be considered on a place line.

Selections(10) Ninja Tiger (5) Haksan Prince (7) Wonpyeong Gangja (2) Gold Spinning
Next Best8, 3
Fast Start1, 3, 7, 10

Busan Race 3: Class 4 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

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Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (May 30)

Saturday’s racing is at Seoul where there are 10 races from 10.35 to 17.55. The capital hosts its first juvenile race of the year in the shape of the opener while the feature is a class 2 even over the rarely used distance of 1900M (race 9) featuring up and coming US import G B Vault. Here are the previews:

Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

(6) GRAND POKPUNG is a Park Jae-woo prepared Concord Point filly that has been around the mark in two trials with a fifth beaten six-and-a-half lengths on April 23 before a third seven days later beaten nine-lengths. MAJOR FURY (2) is a Revolutionary colt from the Kim Dong-kyun stables who has trialled once on April 30 for a four-length second. He is the only colt with fifty-three kilograms on his back as he gets a two-kilogram apprentice claim from Woo In-cheol and will go close. (9) LOOM CHUKJE trialled back on April 16 and was second throughout beaten seven-lengths and is a filly by Connect trained by An Byung-ki. (1) ROAD TO CHAMPION is an Indie Band colt with Jung Ho-ik who has one-and-a-three quarter lengths to find with Grand Pokpung from his solitary trial on April 30. They are the main quarter for the first juvenile race of the season with (5) BLITZ CARA and (3) NAMGYEONG SPINNING next best.

Selections(6) Grand Pokpung (2) Major Fury (9) Loom Chukje (1) Road To Champion
Next Best5, 3
Fast Start3, 4, 5, 6, 9

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

(8) RAPID STORM trialled well when coming from midfield to win by a length on April 23 and this Shim Seung-tae prepared four-year-old filly by Thunder Moccasin must be a good chance of winning on her debut based on that effort. (2) BINNALEEDS is getting closer to a win and should get her chance from a low draw under Luis Quiroz. (3) JEJU BLUE has been around the mark in three runs to date which include a second on March 2. (9) BEAT CODE has also been close-up in three starts finishing just behind the placegetters in each. (5) ROAD TO PERFECT, (4) DANAEUN RICH and (6) SEONGSIL WINNER are the other chances.

Selections(8) Rapid Storm (2) Binnaleeds (3) Jeju Blue (9) Beat Code
Next Best5, 4
Fast Start2, 3, 4, 6

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

(9) MANGEUM DAON ran a one-length second to a subsequent winner on debut back in October before resuming with a fifth at the start of last month. He brings the best form, primarily from his debut effort, and if he stays, he will go close. (8) BROWN JACKPOT could be a roughie chance as she gets a weight swing on (3) BEOLGYO ALADDIN from April 12 when she was two-lengths behind the latter who carries three kilograms extra in this race. Beolgyo Aladdin has subsequently been second on April 25 when attempting to lead throughout. (2) WONDERFUL DARSHAAN has not been too far away in many of his runs and once again receives a two-kilogram apprentice claim from Woo In-cheol. (10) BLUE DRAGON rates next over (7) WONDERFUL CATHY.

Selections(9) Mangeum Daon (8) Brown Jackpot (3) Beolgyo Aladdin (2) Wonderful Darshaan
Next Best10, 7
Fast Start1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9

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

(1) RAPID THUNDER has been beaten into second in his two runs where he has completed the course, as an odds-on chance each time, and whilst letting punters down on those occasions he should really be going close to breaking through here. However, he will need to get away a lot better than last start when he dumped Jo Jae-ro leaving the gates as a 2.5 favourite and was out of business from the word go. (10) ORATORIUM led throughout to win by a nose last start in a 1300M maiden on April 25 and the second placed horse subsequently won very easily last week so there is no reason she cannot go up one grade and win again. (11) YES ANGEL was five-lengths behind (4) GWANAKSAN CHECK IN last start, when the latter stormed past tiring rivals late to win easily, however whilst she carried two-and-a-half kilograms less than Gwanaksan Check In that time in this race it is six kilograms less so she could turn the form around. There is a lot of early speed in the race so that will suit Gwanaksan Check In. The consistent (9) PNS GONGJA rates next over (8) MIRACLE SOCKS, (5) JURING SKY, (2) NAREUSYA NOVA and (6) AMOS STAR in a competitive race.

Selections(1) Rapid Thunder (10) Oratorium (11) Yes Angel (4) Gwanaksan Check In
Next Best9, 8
Fast Start1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11

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

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Mayor’s Cup Sunday Busan & Seoul: Race-By-Race Preview (May 24)

The Stayer Series concludes at Busan this Sunday with Clean One making his return to face off against Success Baekpa, Speed Young, Global Hit et.al. in the final leg of the Stayer Series, the Busan Mayor’s Cup (1800M KOR-G2). There are 7 races at Busan from 11.25 to 16.55 and 10 at Seoul from 10.35 to 17.55. Here are the previews:

Success Baekpa and Global Hit reoppose on Sunday (Pic: KRA)

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

(7) GOLD ID didn’t do much on debut in March and ended back in a trial on April 16th where she cruised away to cross the line 1st in a quick time. It is worth mentioning that she had trialed well before her debut too, but she is worth another chance here. (8) JISAN COMING SOON went through two trials, improving significantly in the second of them when on pace throughout. If he brings that form to the races, he can be a danger first-up. (4) PIEONARI ran a fair 5th on debut over this distance on May 2nd, racing handy throughout and beating a couple of today’s rivals in the process and he can improve here. (6) CHRYSOL HEELS and (10) PNS LEAF other potential improvers.

Selections(7) Gold ID (8) Jisan Coming Soon (4) Pieonari (6) Chrysol Heels
Next Best10, 11
Fast Start2, 4, 7, 8

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

After a good trial, (6) NAEGILUIWONDERFUL was sent off as favourite on debut over 1200M on April 25th and after a slow start, rallied for 4th place. He should have come on for that run and with a better break has every chance today. (5) COWBOY QUEEN was 5th on debut and followed up with a 2nd and most recently a 3rd place in two subsequent outings, both at 1200M. She stays under a light weight with an apprentice claim, she draws well and she can be a big danger. (9) PASA ACE was an improved 3rd at start four over 1300M on April 26th, settling midfield and running on. He too keeps the same apprentice claim and can go close. (10) LOVING PURPLE and (1) SMART GRAND others in the minor money frame.

Selections(6) Naegiluiwonderful (5) Cowboy Queen (9) Pasa Ace (10) Loving Purple
Next Best1, 2
Fast Start1, 3, 7, 10

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

(6) PERFECT POINT has made steady progress across four starts so far, culminating in 2nd place over this distance on April 19th when on pace throughout. He’ll be on pace again, Seo Seung-un climbs on for the first time, and today can be the day. (11) O.K. BABY was a very close 2nd at start number two over this distance on May 1st when he very nearly led all the way. Without an apprentice claim he is up 3kg in the weights and he has to contend with the widest gate, but he can be in the mix again. There are five debut makers and (9) PACHOUI KKUM looked good when winning a trial in a quick time on April 23rd, showing handy throughout. If she brings that form to the races, she is a big chance first up. (4) FLASH COCO and (5) BORYEONG THE QUEEN are others with experience who can improve.

Selections(6) Perfect Point (11) O.K. Baby (9) Pachoui Kkum (4) Flash Coco
Next Best5, 2
Fast Start3, 6, 9, 11

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

(2) MEGA WIND has made progress across three starts so far with his latest being his best when 4th over 1300M on May 2nd when racing on pace. He draws well to lead again, the slight step up in trip shouldn’t be a problem, and he can win. (10) DUSON LIFE registered a 3rd place two outings back over 1300M and while he could only manage 5th on his latest at this distance on April 19th, he can be given another chance here. Duson Life will need to overturn the form on (6) GRAY PHANTOM, who ran 4th in that April 19th race, coning from well off the pace. The same apprentice keeps her weight nice and light and she can match or better that today. (1) M J VET, who comes out of a 2nd place in a very limited race, and solitary debut-maker (9) BREEDO EPIC, are others in the placing frame.

Selections(2) Mega Wind (10) Duson Life (6) Gray Phantom (1) M J Vet
Next Best9, 8
Fast Start2, 3, 8, 10

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

After finishing 5th on debut, (2) MAEUMMEOGEUNDAERO was an on-pace 3rd at start number two over 1300M on April 17th. Third-up he can be peaking, he draws well and the slight step up in trip shouldn’t stop him from breaking through. (1) GAON PERFECT was 3rd on debut over 1300M on March 20th before running 4th in that April 17th race, laying out for part of the race. He has four-lengths to find on Maeummeogeundaero but shapes as a big danger. (5) TEAHO beat three of today’s rivals when a much-improved 3rd as the longest shot on the bard on April 24th. He gets the same apprentice allowance today and warrants more respect. (3) WORLD BOLD MAN and (4) SKY BOY others in the placing frame.

Selections(2) Maeummeogeundaero (1) Gaon Perfect (5) Teaho (3) World Bold Man
Next Best4, 6
Fast Start2, 3, 6, 8

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

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