Korea Busan - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Handicap

Sand

33.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

YEONGGWANGUI HOPE (7) brings the most convincing recent performance, having won a COND A over 6 ½f at this track by five lengths and done it with authority after being near the top of an open market. The new 1m assignment is the query, but he is lightly raced, drops in grade and has Jin Kyum back aboard, so he looks the one they have to beat. BORYEONGUI SINYONG (6) is the reliable danger, with one win and six places from ten starts and two placings from three attempts at this track and distance. She was beaten just under six lengths as favourite last time, yet her overall consistency keeps her firmly in the race. CAPTAIN WARRIOR (3) already has the track-and-trip win, scoring in a COND A by two and a half lengths from Oasis Time, and that form gives him a genuine winning platform. DUBAI DREAM (8) caught the eye closing into fourth at Yeongcheon and has enough placing depth to be competitive, though his maiden record leaves the winning edge less certain.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track on October 2 over 6 ½f defeating Super Week with 121lbs at $5. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on August 23 over 6 ½f, 5 len behind Smart Yulim with 120lbs at $6.50. Expected to go well again. 1st Pick 7 Yeonggwangui Hope Jockey: Jin Kyum Trainer: Thomas Gillespie J: Jin Kyum T: Thomas Gillespie	145	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track on October 2 over 6 ½f defeating Super Week with 121lbs at $5. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on August 23 over 6 ½f, 5 len behind Smart Yulim with 120lbs at $6.50. Expected to go well again.
6	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 7f, 6 len behind Best Tiger carrying 121lbs at $3.25. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on October 9 over 1m, 6 len behind Doctor Punch with 125lbs at $2.10. Capable of a strong showing. 2nd Pick 6 Boryeongui Sinyong Jockey: Jung Do Yun Trainer: You Hyun Myung J: Jung Do Yun T: You Hyun Myung	122	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 7f, 6 len behind Best Tiger carrying 121lbs at $3.25. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on October 9 over 1m, 6 len behind Doctor Punch with 125lbs at $2.10. Capable of a strong showing.
3	Second-up. First-up after 10 months won by 2.5 len at this track on October 9 over 1m defeating Oasis Time carrying 123lbs at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on December 5 over 6f, 9 len behind Beolmaui Gangja with 123lbs at $3.30. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects. 3rd Pick 3 Captain Warrior Jockey: Jo In Kwon Trainer: Koo Young Jun J: Jo In Kwon T: Koo Young Jun	113	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after 10 months won by 2.5 len at this track on October 9 over 1m defeating Oasis Time carrying 123lbs at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on December 5 over 6f, 9 len behind Beolmaui Gangja with 123lbs at $3.30. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.

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