Korea Busan - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.5f

Unknown

Sand

22.6K

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Verdict

GREY WIND (4) appeals as the one to beat on the strength of her second to Race Nine two runs back and the fact she has been respected in the market at all three appearances. Her latest fifth was plain on paper after losing ground before the turn, but she remains race fit and brings one of the better exposed profiles. BLUE TREE (8) is the obvious danger after placing in both starts, including a third behind Hoesaek Jilju when sent out short odds-on, and she has already had the measure of Grey Wind at this venue. OASIS SHACKLE (5) has turned a corner, improving into third behind Yeonggwangui Hope and bringing a placed run at this distance into the contest. AIR NICE (10) is still winless and rises to 6 ½f for the first time, but her latest 5f fifth had merit after she finished off from an unpromising position.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Was fifth behind Hoesaek Jilju at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths after losing position by the turn, but she had been close to the top of the market and that followed a solid second to Race Nine. She has placed once from three starts at this venue, is race fit fourth-up and should race handy from barrier four. Her overall profile still makes her the runner to beat. 1st Pick 4 Grey Wind Jockey: Song Keong Yun Trainer: Koo Young Jun J: Song Keong Yun T: Koo Young Jun	135	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Was fifth behind Hoesaek Jilju at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths after losing position by the turn, but she had been close to the top of the market and that followed a solid second to Race Nine. She has placed once from three starts at this venue, is race fit fourth-up and should race handy from barrier four. Her overall profile still makes her the runner to beat.
8	Has placed in both starts at this track and was third behind Hoesaek Jilju last time, beaten eight lengths as a short odds-on favourite. That defeat was costly, but she had earlier run second to Infinite Winner and has already beaten Grey Wind in a recent meeting. With a placing at the distance and the leading track jockey aboard, she rates a strong winning chance. 2nd Pick 8 Blue Tree Jockey: Seo Seung Un Trainer: Son Byeongchul J: Seo Seung Un T: Son Byeongchul	154	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Has placed in both starts at this track and was third behind Hoesaek Jilju last time, beaten eight lengths as a short odds-on favourite. That defeat was costly, but she had earlier run second to Infinite Winner and has already beaten Grey Wind in a recent meeting. With a placing at the distance and the leading track jockey aboard, she rates a strong winning chance.
5	Improved into third behind Yeonggwangui Hope at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths after travelling well to the turn. That was a clear step forward from his eighth behind Musket Storm, and he has placed at his only try at this distance. With fourth-up fitness and a leading trainer behind him, he has a genuine winning case. 3rd Pick 5 Oasis Shackle Jockey: Choi Eun Gyeong Trainer: Baik Kwang Yeol J: Choi Eun Gyeong T: Baik Kwang Yeol	138	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Improved into third behind Yeonggwangui Hope at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths after travelling well to the turn. That was a clear step forward from his eighth behind Musket Storm, and he has placed at his only try at this distance. With fourth-up fitness and a leading trainer behind him, he has a genuine winning case.

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