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

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

(8) AFLEET RUN ran a close 3^rd over this distance on debut in December, racing on pace throughout. That led him to be sent off as favourite on his return on January 11^th, but he took a bump at the start causing him to stumble and he never really recovered. We can draw a line through that and the Spun To Run gelding can be given another chance as favourite here.  Debut-maker (2) DALBIT GEURIMJA may be the main danger. She showed at the front in her trial, ultimately crossing the line in 2^nd place and from a good draw, if she brings that form to the races, she should be close. The form is patchy among the rest. (9) HERO CHOICE ran a fair 6^th on debut and looks the most likely to improve. (3) YES ANGEL on trial form and (7) ECLIPSE LUCKY the others.

Selections	(8) Afleet Run (2) Dalbit Geurimja (9) Hero Choice (3) Yes Angel
Next Best	7, 1
Fast Start	2, 3, 7, 8

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

(11) GIANT BOSS ran 6^th on debut in November and then led until the middle of the home straight on December 28^th before ultimately finishing in 3^rd place. Third-up he can be peaking fitness wise, Kim Yong-geun booked is a plus, and while he has the challenge of the widest gate, he is the one to beat. (3) ECO FORE did nothing in his first three starts, but since returning from a more than eight-month layoff in December, he has shown signs of figuring things out with a 5^th and a 4^th and from a great draw he can go even closer this time. (8) HWANGGEUM MASK and (10) ARCH DAY came home 3^rd and 4^th respectively when they raced one another over this distance on January 5^th, with a couple more of today’s behind them. Both should be in the mix again in this company. (1) HYEWONYONGMA ran 2^nd two starts back and on the strength of that, can be considered.

Selections	(11) Giant Boss (3) Eco Fore (8) Hwanggeum Mask (10) Arch Day
Next Best	1, 6
Fast Start	1, 5, 10, 11

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

(9) DIXIE MAN has two 3^rd place finishes among three starts so far, most recently over 1300M on January 11^th when settling midfield and running on. He’s drawn wide every time so far so gate nine won’t be a problem and Moon Se-young stays on. Today can be the day. The main danger is (3) YEOLJEONGMA. After running 6^th on debut, he was an improved 3^rd when tried at this distance on January 4^th. Both times he has settled at the back before finishing strongly and he can be powering home late here. (8) WILD HAPPY was an improved 4^th at start number three at 1200M on January 4^th. She too has been doing her best work late in races having gone back and she may appreciate the additional furlong today. (6) SONGDANG HWANGTAEJA and (2) MG FIRST among others in the placing frame.

Selections	(9) Dixie Man (3) Yeoljeongma (8) Wild Happy (6) Songdang Hwangtaeja
Next Best	2, 11
Fast Start	1, 2, 7, 11

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

Competitive opener on the south coast. (3) MEGA MACHINE should have the edge, base don his last start 2^nd at this distance on January 5^th, when leading into the final furlong. He draws a much better gate today and that could be enough to get him home on top over limited opposition. (2) GUKDAE LEGEND has shown signs of figuring it out in his latest two with a pair of 4^th places. This seems to be the distance for him and well-drawn, he can continue to improve here. (7) BAEDARI BOSEOK too enters off back-to-back 4^th places and won’t need to be much better to get closer in this company. (6) DOCTOR CURLIN and (11) HI LEGEND are others who can content the minor money.

Selections	(3) Mega Machine (2) Gukdae Legend (7) Baedari Boseok (6) Doctor Curlin
Next Best	11, 6
Fast Start	1, 2, 9, 10

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

(7) RAON NIZHINSKII got his maiden win two starts back over this distance and then followed up with a 3^rd place on his first try at this class, again over the 1300M, on December 29^th, settling handy and running on and beating a couple of these in the process. A similar effort should see him home on top today. (4) MENI WIN got his maiden win last March at this distance but then didn’t reappear until November. He has a 5^th in a 3^rd two starts back and drawn nicely and with Johan aboard, can continue to make progress today. (8) FREE TIME won on debut over 1200M in November, making all. That led him to be favourite for his first try at this class on December 29^th, but he raced wide and fiercely and ultimately finished 6^th behind Raon Nizhinskii. A more fluent performance can see him closer today. (11) AUSTIN LEADER and (5) GEUMA FOREMOST are others to consider.

Selections	(7) Raon Nizhinskii (4) Meni Win (8) Free Time (11) Austin Leader
Next Best	5, 3
Fast Start	4, 5, 6, 8

Busan Race 2: Class 5 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(1) BEOLMA KING has a win and two 3^rd place finishes from three starts so far, the latest 3^rd being his first try at this class on December 13^th over 1300M, the same distance at which he got his win. He comes up to 1400M for the first time and from the inside gate, Jung Do-yun can pick his spot behind the speed, and he can win. (3) FLASH RUN got her maiden win at start three over 1300M on December 27^th, leading for much of the way around. She comes up in class but is down in weight, draws nicely to be on pace again, and can measure up. (12) BEST PRIME is a fifteen-race maiden but has no fewer than nine top five finishes, most recently a close 2^nd at this class and distance on January 17^th. He is up 2kg on that, but the wide draw won’t matter, and he has the quickest final furlong among these on him. (10) TEAM SURPRISE and (9) EMPIRE DAY among plenty of others with at least place chances.

Selections	(1) Beolma King (3) Flash Run (12) Best Prime (10) Team Surprise
Next Best	9, 11
Fast Start	2, 7, 9, 11

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

Fillies and mares only and it’s very tricky as a genuine case can be made for most. We’ll take a chance with (9) MISS CONCORD. She got her maiden win at this distance last September and since then has a 2^nd, a 4^th, and a 3^rd in three efforts at this class, most recently on January 5^th at 1300M. In this company she can be ridden on or close to the pace and has as good a chance as any. That will mean overturning the form on (7) HERO JILJU, who was 2^nd in that January 5^th race, continuing a very consistent run of form. An apprentice keeps her weight nice and low, and she can be competitive again. (11) ANDAMIRO enters off a solid 3^rd place in a very similar race to this on January 11^th, coming from off the pace and a similar effort will see her close again. (1) BISANG DAY and (8) DAESEUNGMA among plenty of other chances.

Selections	(9) Miss Concord (7) Hero Jilju (11) Andamiro (1) Bisang Day
Next Best	8, 5
Fast Start	1, 7, 8, 9

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

Fillies and mares only here and it’s hard to go far past (4) PARANG ENERGY. A winner at this distance on debut, she has a 3^rd and a 4^th in her two subsequent starts at the same distance at this class, with only a spin around 1400M being disappointing. She draws nicely to be on pace and Franco, who won on her is on. (12) B.K MAGIC comes up in having got her maiden win at 1200M on January 12^th at this distance from a similarly wide draw. It was at this class so she comes up 3kg in weight but can be competitive again. (11) BROWN ROOKIE had a poor day at the office in that January 12^th race, but prior to that was a good winner at this distance in December. She stays under a light weight and can be given another chance. (6) NEW LEADER and (5) THIS WAY, 2^nd and 4^th respectively when they raced each other on January 5^th, are the other main place contenders.

Selections	(4) Parang Energy (12) B.K Magic (11) Brown Rookie (6) New Leader
Next Best	5, 7
Fast Start	4, 7, 11, 12

Seoul Race 6: Class 5 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(3) ÉCLAIR POWER came from off the pace to run 3^rd over 1400M at this class on January 12^th. His win came when making all at 1300M last October and he does come up to race at 1800M for the first time. He has prior experience at 1700M (finishing 5^th) and from a good draw, he can be in the mix today. The danger is (8) DAZZLE RUSH. He is yet to win in four starts but enters off three consecutive 2^nd place finishes, most recently at this class over 1700M on January 5^th, when he beat several of today’s opponents. He comes up 2.5kg in weights but if anything, the slight step up in trip can suit, and today could be his day. (6) CHOEGANG HYEONMA was 3^rd in that January 5^th race. He is yet to win in twelve but has finished in the top five on no fewer than ten occasions and should be there or thereabouts again. (10) GOLDEN BALL and (11) COSMO KING, 4^th and 5^th in that same race, are others in the minor money frame.

Selections	(3) Éclair Power (8) Dazzle Rush (6) Choegang Hyeonma (10) Golden Ball
Next Best	11, 1
Fast Start	1, 3, 5, 7

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

There’s no real need to go further than (1) BIG MUSICAL STAR. He’s won two of his latest three, most recently at this class and distance on January 12^th when scoring comfortably despite racing ungenerously with his head up and pulling wide to the finish to the extent he was sent back to trial. He came through the trial easily a couple of weeks ago and while he has the steadier of an additional 4kg, that’s balanced by a better draw, and he should win again. (8) AMAZING WORLD has only raced twice, improving to 3^rd at start two over 1400M on January 3^rd when he led. He comes up in trip and can continue to make progress. (2) NICE BIG GUY enters off a class and distance 2^nd at the start of December. He is in fresh after ten weeks off and can be a factor. (11) BACKTOTHECHAMPION and (7) BEST CHAMP, the latter a class and distance winner just two starts back, are the others in the hunt.

Selections	(1) Big Musical Star (8) Amazing World (2) Nice Big Guy (11) Backtothechampion
Next Best	7, 3
Fast Start	1, 6, 8, 10

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

(2) SAINT LUCCA may not win out of turn, but he is very dependable with fifteen top five finishes. His latest victory was only two starts back so he arguably enters in the best form of his career and while he carries 4kg more than he did that day, he draws well, Ruan Maia is on, and he can win. (9) BAEKRYONG was 4^th behind Saint Lucca back in December and while he was a well beaten favourite last time out when he pulled hard and raced with his head up before tiring, his previous form earns another chance here. (10) TIZ ENERGY took thirty-one starts to get his maiden win, but it was at this class and distance, and he followed it up with a runner-up finish to New Dolkong on December 21^st. He carries his fair share of weight here but should be in the mix. (11) SINUI UNMYEONG and (8) SEONGEUN CROWN are others to consider.

Selections	(2) Saint Lucca (9) Baekryong (10) Tiz Energy (11) Sinui Unmyeong
Next Best	8, 3
Fast Start	1, 5, 9, 1

Busan Race 5: Class 3 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 75 Million

(10) AREUMDAUN INYEON was a class and distance winner on December 22^nd when settling right back and running on to pass them all. He comes up a full 4kg in the weights but has every chance of repeating here. (11) GRAY BOSS has an excellent record at 1800M with a win at class 4 level and two 2^nd places at this class, most recently on January 3^rd when racing on pace and beating plenty of today’s rivals in the process. He only comes up 1kg in the weights. and has run well from gate eleven before. (12) DOCTOR CAPTAIN had a poor day at the office in that January 3^rd race but prior to that scored back-to-back wins over this distance and can ne given another chance here. (9) GREAT ONE and (8) STAR DAERO others to consider.

Selections	(10) Areumdaun Inyeon (11) Gray Boss (12) Doctor Captain (9) Great One
Next Best	8, 6
Fast Start	2, 3, 5, 6

Seoul Race 8: Class 4 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

We’ll give (6) WHIZ IMPOSSIBLE a pass on his latest when he was well fancied but stumbled at start and then brushed the rail a couple of times before coming back slightly lame. He only missed a week of work and prior to that had shown good promise with a 3^rd place at this distance. (11) YEONGWON BIG MAN returned from six months off to run a solid class and distance 3^rd on December 29^th. He should strip fitter for that run, and while he has to contend with the widest gate, he has a strong late turn of foot and can be a danger. (4) MIGHTY JOY has a win and three 4^th place finishes to his name. He draws well to be on or close to the pace and while he has 57kg to contend with, he can be in the mix. Last start class and distance winner (10) SOARA TO TO along with (1) WINNING CHAMPION are others in the hunt.

Selections	(6) Whiz Impossible (11) Yeongwon Big Man (4) Mighty Joy (10) Soara To To
Next Best	1, 9
Fast Start	3, 4, 7, 9

Busan Race 6: Class 1 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 110 Million

(6) DAEAM JANGGUN comes in having run 3^rd behind the excellent Black Mamba over 1200M on January 12^th with a few of today’s rivals behind him. He comes up 3kg in the weights but Franco partnering for the first time is a plus and he can return to winning ways for the first time in a long time. (4) FANTASTIC KINGDOM was among those beaten by Daem Janggun in that January 12^th race, having previously been an also-ran in the Listed Kookje Shinmun Trophy. At the start before, he was a very quick class and distance winner and while he has the steadier of 58.5kg on his back, at his best he can be formidable. That pair will top most quinellas. (8) DAEJI CHOICE ran 4^th behind Daem Janggun in that January 12^th race and is a class 1 winner as recently as November. (9) JEONGMUN COBIT and (1) CATCH THE VICTORY other each-way prospects.

Selections	(6) Daeam Janggun (4) Fantastic Kingdom (8) Daeji Choice (9) Jeongmun Cobit
Next Best	1, 7
Fast Start	1, 3, 4, 11

Seoul Race 9: Class 3 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 75 Million

(9) DRAGON BULPAE got his maiden win at start three last March and then didn’t race again until this January 4^th. He made a very positive return, coming from off the pace to finish a close 2^nd at this clas over 1200M. He carries 3kg more but should have derived plenty of benefit from the run and the step up to 1400M can suit. (7) SPALTA was sent off as favourite to snap his streak of five consecutive 2^nd place finishes on January 12^th. He duly did precisely that, unfortunately though it was in finishing 5^th, rather than winning. He was, believe it or not, 2^nd on his only previous try at 1400M, and normal service can resume today. (2) NAVY CAPTAIN is up in class following a win at this distance on December 14^th. He draws well to be on pace and under a light weight, can measure up. (3) GUKDAE FIGHTER won in a double-quick time at this class and distance on January 4^th, and despite an additional 5kg shouldn’t be dismissed. (1) PALATINO another in the hunt.

Selections	(9) Dragon Bulpae (7) Spalta (2) Navy Captain (3) Gukdae Fighter
Next Best	1, 10
Fast Start	1, 2, 3, 7

Seoul Race 10: Class 2 (2000M) Handicap / KRW 90 Million

(1) WONPYEONG STORM is one of the hottest prospects in Korean racing, having won all four of his starts so far, including one at Listed Juvenile level last November. He kicked off his three-year-old campaign with a comfortable win over a mile at class 2 level on January 5^th, and while he is up 4.5kg in the weights and makes a big jump up in trip, he is the one to beat. He faces last year’s Korean Derby winner (9) EUNPA SARANG. The latter returned to winning ways at this class and distance on November 30^th in a quick time for the 2000M, and while he too is up in weight to the tune of 4kg, that’s balanced by CC climbing on and he can be a danger to the favourite. (3) ZIGGURAT was 3^rd behind Wonpyeong Storm over the mile a month ago and 2^nd to Eunpa Sarang at this distance two starts back and should be in the mix again. (5) GEOLJAK ONE along with (7) HIGH GRAND are others in the placing frame.

Selections	(1) Wonpyeong Storm (9) Eunpa Sarang (3) Ziggurat (5) Geoljak One
Next Best	7, 8
Fast Start	1, 2, 6, 11

Seoul Race 11: Class 1 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 110 Million

Competitive Class 1 with a ratings cap of 100. (9) I’M JJANG won three in a row before a long layoff that kept him out from last March until December. He ran a fair 5^th on his return over 1200M on December 8^th, looking like he needed the run. He should be better here and with Moon Se-young aboard as part of the 52kg he carries, he has an excellent chance back over the distance those aforementioned wins came at. (6) RAON FOREST enters off a win and two runner-up finishes from her latest two. Her target is probably the Queens’ Tour races that start in March she gives weight away here but isn’t to be underestimated. (11) VICS GO has plenty of quality and while he seems to bounce up and down the distances, he looks to have landed in this race nicely and Maia aboard is a plus. (3) FOREVER DREAM and (10) BOLT MAN the other main chances.

Selections	(9) I’m Jjang (6) Raon Forest (11) Vics Go (3) Forever Dream
Next Best	10, 8
Fast Start	2, 3, 5, 9

Racing will take a one week break, with the action not resuming until February 7. We head into the holiday with Sunday cards 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 30 Million

Competitive maiden to open with. (1) SMART A ONE was a front-running 3^rd on debut over this distance back on October 26^th. She had a setback after that (ligament strain) but has been back in work since early this month and from a good draw, she can be on pace and has every chance here. (3) GINSHARI BOY led on debut at this distance on December 22^nd HE ultimately fell away and finished back in the pack, but he should have come on for that experience and can be in this for longer. (2) INDIAN TAPIT ran a fair 5^th on debut at the end of last month and she too can have derived benefit from the experience. (10) TROLL and (6) NAEGILUI ACE others who could be in the minor money frame.

Selections	(1) Smart A One (3) Ginshari Boy (2) Indian Tapit (10) Troll
Next Best	6, 8
Fast Start	1, 3, 8, 11

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

(10) ECLIPSE BLACK will be the warm favourite. After a shaky debut, he has put together a run of 3^rd, 4^th and most recently 2^nd when stepped up to this distance for the first time on December 28^th. He will want to be on pace, so he has the challenge of a wide draw, but CC stays on and he is very much the one to beat. (8) UMA DACHI was slow away at start two in that same race on December 28^th but ran on very nicely to finish in midfield. With a better start, he can get much closer this time. (3) KING WARRIOR enters off an improved 3^rd place at 1300M on December 22^nd when on pace throughout. He comes up to the 1400M for the first time and from a good draw, it can suit. Debut maker (1) CHRYSOL DONGHAE along with (9) CYCLONE STAR are others to consider.

Selections	(10) Eclipse Black (8) Uma Dachi (3) King Warrior (1) Chrysol Donghae
Next Best	9, 5
Fast Start	3, 7, 9, 10

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

Fillies and mares only here. (6) FLYING DAY ran out a winner on debut over 1200M in a filly maiden on December 29^th when racing handy throughout. She comes up in class and in distance here, but neither should be an issue, and she can maintain her 100% record. (10) STUNNING PEARL got her maiden win at start number two in November and then ran 2^nd on her first try at this class on December 15^th over 1300M. She comes up slightly in the weights, but the draw shouldn’t be a problem, and she can maintain her record of never being outside of the top three. (7) GAMUN PARTY enters off a maiden win on December 29^th. It was at this class, so she comes up a full 3.5kg in the weights, but she warrants respect. (5) SEMYEONG DIA and (2) GROW other placing chances.

Selections	(6) Flying Day (10) Stunning Pearl (7) Gamun Party (5) Semyeong Dia
Next Best	2, 1
Fast Start	1, 5, 7, 9

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

Fillies and mares only in the opening maiden on the south coast. (1) GLOBAL HEROINE ran 5^th on debut before improving to 3^rd at start number two over 1300M on December 27^th, with a couple of today’s rivals behind her. She led for much of the way that day and from the inside gate can so the same here and this time go all the way. (10) GWANGPUNG STAR has been 4^th on both her outings so far, most recently behind Global Heroine in that December 27^th race. She can settle back and run on and can be getting closer this time. (9) KKEUTPAN YEOGEOL improved to 4^th at start two on November 29^th. There isn’t much early speed in this race so she is one of the contenders to join Global Heroine on pace and she can be in this a long way. (8) WONDER MOCCASIN and (6) DOLPHIN KICK others in the hunt.

Selections	(1) Global Heroine (10) Gwangpung Star (9) Kkeutpan Yeogeol  (8) Wonder Moccasin
Next Best	6, 2
Fast Start	1, 5, 8, 9

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

Competitive race. (6) SEOUL BINGO got her maiden win at start three over this distance on December 21^st when ridden on pace for the first time. She comes up in class here but is down in the weights, Moon Se-young climbs on, and with similar tactics, she can win again. (8) SCALE KING got his maiden win at the eleventh time of asking at this class and distance on December 22^nd, settling midfield and proving too strong. He comes up 3kg in the weights but can be competitive again and a danger late on. (7) BAEDARI KWAEGEOM saw her form go a little cold across last summer, but she finished off 2024 well with a 3^rd and a 2^nd. She comes in fresh off a nine-week lay off and can be in the mix again. (3) NAOL INDY and (5) WONPYEONG GWANGYA other minor money chances.

Selections	(6) Seoul Bingo (8) Scale King (7) Baedari Kwaegeom (3) Naol Indy
Next Best	5, 10
Fast Start	3, 5, 7, 11

Busan Race 2: Class 5 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(7) YOUNG SKYWALKER was a beaten favourite three times before finally breaking through at the fourth time of asking on December 29^th when racing handy and running on. That was at this class and distance so he does come up 3.5kg in weight, but in this company, he should be on or close to the pace and the force can be with him once more. It only took (10) TOHAMSAN TIGER two attempts to get his maiden win, which he did at this distance on January 5^th. He makes a quick return here up in class but down in weight and he can measure up. (5) SWORD MASTER was an also-ran in the Breeders’ Cup Rookie for juveniles in November but bounced back to run 2^nd at this class over a mile just before Christmas, albeit a long way behind a very good-looking winner. He comes back to the trip at which he got his win and Munro knows him well. (4) YONGBI PAEWANG finished 3^rd in two Listed events as a juvenile last term and back down in trip can be given a chance. (9) WORLD WINNERS MAN another to consider on a place line.

Selections	(7) Young Skywalker (10) Tohamsan Tiger (5) Sword Master (4) Yongbi Paewang
Next Best	9, 2
Fast Start	1, 2, 5, 8

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

(8) DREAM CARD returned from six months out in December and has run 3^rd twice, both at this class and both over 1400M. He steps up to 1700M for the first time, but his style suggests it can suit and third up he can be peaking fitness wise. (6) SPEED CARA enters having beaten a few of these when an on-pace 3^rd at this class over 1800M on December 28^th. He is one for one at this distance and shapes as the main danger. (11) ELDORADO HEUNGBU was 4^th in that race behind Speed Cara. He is yet to win in six attempts but should have derived benefit from his first go around two turns and can be there or thereabouts today. (1) LOVE O MINE and the up in class (3) LUCKY FAMOUS are others in the hunt.

Selections	(8) Dream Card (6) Speed Cara (11) Eldorado Heungbu (1) Love O Mine
Next Best	3, 7
Fast Start	2, 3, 8, 11

Busan Race 3: Class 5 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(7) RICH TREE looks the one to beat here. After running 2^nd at a mile two starts back, he stepped up to two turns for the first time on December 27^th and after a slow start from a wide gate, ran on for 5^th. He should have benefitted from that experience and from a slightly better gate and with a better start, he can win. That will mean overturning the form on (12) THE WIND, who ran 4^th in that race, coming from well off the pace. The wide draw is no problem, Munro stays on, and he can be there or thereabouts again. (10) BLUE POINT is yet to win in twelve attempts but has been getting closer and comes in off a smart class and distance 2^nd just two weeks ago. He is another who likes to settle back and run on, and he can be danger late. (3) FAT BOY and (1) HI CHAMP others in the placing frame.  

Selections	(7) Rich Tree (12) The Wind (10) Blue Point (3) Fat Boy
Next Best	1, 8
Fast Start	1, 5, 6, 9

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

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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 30 Million

(7) NICE WINNER ran 5^th on debut in October when slowly away, before improving to 2^nd at start number two on December 7^th when leading for much of the way around. He will lead again here and will be the warm favourite to go one better. Second favourite will be (1) IMRO. After a fair trial, he ran a solid 4^th of eleven over this distance on debut on December 22^nd, settling midfield and running on. He should have come on for that run and from a great draw, can get closer this time. (5) MUNHAK CHUKJE came from off the pace on his debut to run 4^th. He too can have derived benefit from that experience and can improve here. (9) WONDERFUL CATHAY and (2) JOSE others who have hinted at ability.

Selections	(7) Nice Winner (1) Imro (5) Munhak Chukje (9) Wonderful Cathay
Next Best	2, 11
Fast Start	2, 3, 7, 11

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

Moon Se-young will be aboard another short price favourite. (11) GRAND KWAEMA has a 3^rd and two 4^th place finishes from three starts so far, most recently at this distance on December 14^th when settling midfield and running on. He has the fastest time among these for the 1300M and won’t need to improve much to win here. (10) YEOMYEONGUI SUNGAN was an encouraging 4^th on debut at 1200M on December 7^th, settling back and running on. She drew the same wide gate that day and the slight step up in trip can suit. (5) COMMAND BLUE has shown signs of figuring things out in her latest two and she can continue to make progress here. (9) BREEDO KING STAR and (3) CHEONGRYONGUI CAL among others in the placing frame.

Selections	(11) Grand Kwaema (10) Yeomyeongui Sungan (5) Command Blue (9) Breedo King Star
Next Best	3, 6
Fast Start	3, 7, 9, 11

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

Moon Se-young could really be having a proper day out early on Sunday as he is on another warm favourite here in the shape of (11) DRAGON KILLER. He came from well off the pace to run 2^nd on debut over 1200M on December 22^nd and while he once more draws wide, the way he finished off suggests that the additional half furling can be in his favour and he can go one better today. (7) RAON NOTHERN DANCE got a long way back on debut but has since run 3^rd and 4^th, most recently over this distance on December 22^nd. He can settle just behind the speed and be a danger here. (6) HEUNGHAENG DOLPUNG has finished midfield in both starts so far but is another who may benefit from a slightly increased trip and third-up, he can be peaking fitness wise. (9) MERIT SUNSHINE and (3) CHRYSOL MAJOR others to consider.

Selections	(11) Dragon Killer (7) Raon Nothern Dance (6) Heunghaeng Dolpung (9) Merit Sunshine
Next Best	3, 10
Fast Start	1, 2, 8, 10

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

Fillies only in this maiden. (8) B.K DANCING GIRL was an eye-catching trial winner, causing her to be sent off as favourite on debut over 1200M on November 29^th. She led for most of the way but ultimately got caught and ended up in 3^rd place. She’s had seven weeks off since then, she should lead again, and this time she can go all the way. It’s not a strong set of rivals. (7) COME ON GLORY and (5) ROAD TO SPRING came home 5^th and 6^th when they raced each other on the latter’s debut on December 13^th. The former has races once since, struggling over 1400M two weeks ago, but back at this trip both can be in the place hunt. (11) QUEEN TYCHE and (2) WONDER ROAD others who may improve without really inspiring much confidence.

Selections	(8) B.K Dancing Girl (7) Come On Glory (5) Road To Spring (11) Queen Tyche
Next Best	2, 1
Fast Start	1, 3, 5, 8

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

Fillies and mares only here. (7) TOHOMARKET is yet to win in eleven attempts but after back-to-back runner-up finishes to get promoted to this level, she has finished no worse than 4^th in four class 5 outings. In this company, she can sit just behind the speed and today could be her day. (5) RED DRAGON came from well off the pace to win over 1200M on her debut on December 14^th. She comes up in class and marginally in trip, but she is down in the weights, draws well, and Moon climbs on. (10) SINHAN ACE was runner-up on debut but got her maiden win at start number two on December 21^st, over 1200M. She too comes up in class and distance but is down in weight and can measure up. (3) TOUCH CHARM and (8) QUEEN ABIGAIL are the other logical placing chances.

Selections	(7) Tohomarket (5) Red Dragon (10) Sinhan Ace (3) Touch Charm
Next Best	3, 2
Fast Start	1, 2, 4, 11

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

(1) TOHAMSAN TAEYANG was a much-improved 2^nd over 1300M on December 22^nd, settling midfield and running on. She comes up to 1400M for the first time today and with a bit more improvement, she can go one better. (2) RIGHT CHAMP has been knocking on the door across her five starts to date with the best being a 2^nd place at this distance. She was slow away last time but draws better here to be on pace and is a real chance. (9) BLACK EQUUS got a long way back on debut but ran on pleasingly enough for a midfield finish. She should have derived benefit from that experience and can go closer today. (7) WORLD TAEYANG and (5) HANEULPYEONGJEONG are the other place chances.

Selections	(1) Tohamsan Taeyang (2) Right Champ (9) Black Equus (7) World Taeyang
Next Best	5, 3
Fast Start	1, 2, 3, 4

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

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

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

Maiden fillies in the opener. Two race for the first time and we’ll take a chance on one of them with (1) BISANG DAY. She qualified with a solid 3^rd place in a December trial in a fair time having led through the early stages. She draws nicely to lead here and couldn’t ask for a softer race to debut in. The favourite will be (10) UNJU TIME. She ran a solid 4^th of eleven on debut over this distance in a similar filly only maiden on December 14^th, settling back and running on. She should have derived benefit from that and with some natural improvement, has every chance. (3) KARA K improved to 5^th at start number two over 1000M in October. She comes in here fresh after thirteen weeks out and can be in the mix here. (9) HIGH CLASS and the other debut maker (8) POWER BAND are others to consider.

Selections	(1) Bisang Day (10) Unju Time (3) Kara K (9) High Class
Next Best	8, 11
Fast Start	1, 6, 7, 9

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

(7) HYEUKMUSANG got promoted to this class with back-to-back runner-up finishes in his first two outings, both at 1200M, before running 6^th in a competitive race on his first try at this class on November 30^th. The slight step up in trip can suit, Kozzi climbs on, and he can win here. (9) WANGCHOEGO is also yet to win but comes up in class following a very narrow defeat in a decent time over 1200M on December 7^th. He finished off very well so should be ready for another crack at this distance and down in the weights, has every chance of going close. (1) CUPID HEART was a maiden winner at start four over 1200M on December 14^th. It wasn’t a quick race, but he won well and can measure up in this company. (8) JURING SKY and (4) WONDERFUL SEEKING others in the hunt.

Selections	(7) Hyeukmusang (9) Wangchoego (1) Cupid Heart (8) Juring Sky
Next Best	4, 2
Fast Start	3, 5, 8, 10

Seoul Race 3: Class 5 (1400M) Handicap

(5) ECLIPSE THE KING got his maiden win at start number four on December 8^th when he raced on pace for the first time and went on to score comfortably over 1300M. He comes up in class and slightly in trip, but neither should be an issue, and he can win again here. (2) GANGNARU ran 3^rd in his first two starts before getting his maiden win at outing three on December 14^th, racing handy throughout over 1300M. He already has a place at this distance to his name and up in class but well drawn, he can more than measure up. (10) APPLE STYLE will need a line drawn through his first effort at this class, but he is a winner at this distance as recently as November and CC climbing up is in his favour. (9) B.K. BELLE and (7) PINK GOLD others in the hunt.

Selections	(5) Eclipse The King (2) Gangnaru (10) Apple Style (9) B.K. Belle
Next Best	7, 3
Fast Start	1, 2, 5, 7

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

(8) WANNABE WITH YOU came from off the pace to run 3^rd on debut in a filly only maiden on December 8^th. She should have come on for that experience, the additional trip can suit, and she is the one to beat. Her debut was perhaps marginally more impressive than that of (9) INDY GHOST. Nevertheless, the latter acquitted herself when similarly 3^rd first up over 1300M on December 20^th, also settling back and running on. She too should appreciate the slight step up in trip and she is the main danger. (6) CARIBBEAN BAY was 4^th n debut and then beat a couple of today’s rivals on his way to 6^th of twelve over 1300M on December 13^th and that’s enough to make him clear third pick here. (2) FAST QUEEN and (1) GLORY WIND other minor money hopes.

Selections	(8) Wannabe With You (9) Indy Ghost (6) Caribbean Bay (2) Fast Queen
Next Best	1, 5
Fast Start	1, 4, 5, 11

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

(9) WESTERN GUN was a dominant winner on debut over 1400M in October before running 2^nd on his first try at this class, again over the seven-furlongs, on his first try at this class on December 14^th, racing handy. He steps up to two turns for the first time, but there is no reason why it can’t suit, and he is very much the one to beat. (10) MK LEE enters following three consecutive 3^rd place finishes at this class and distance. He has the challenge of the widest gate but he does have the fastest time among these for the 1700M and should be in the mix again. (11) K POWERFUL was 4^th being Western Gun in that December 14^th race and he also steps up to two turns for the first time. The widest gate isn’t ideal, but if he can find a decent position early, he can be in the finish. (1) MAX WEEK and (2) GANDAGO, both last start winners, the former at this class and distance, are others to consider.

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