Korea Busan - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Sand

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Verdict

WONDAEHAN KKUM (8) returns from a spell of five-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1m at this track. Placed in a recent trial. Comes to hand quickly so a bold showing is expected. WORLD TOP TIER (3) was well fancied last start over 1m at this track when second, beaten 2.5 lengths. Record at this track is strong. Will prove tough to beat. HANEUL BOSS (6) could only manage 11th two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 7f at this track, beaten only one length. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. ARION KING CAR (7) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 7f at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.75 len this track July 18 over 1m defeating Unju Guy carrying 116lbs at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track February 28 over 1m defeating Geuma Gutty carrying 115lbs at $8.50. Expected to run well. 1st Pick 8 Wondaehan Kkum Jockey: Masa Tanaka Trainer: Bart Rice J: Masa Tanaka T: Bart Rice	126	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.75 len this track July 18 over 1m defeating Unju Guy carrying 116lbs at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track February 28 over 1m defeating Geuma Gutty carrying 115lbs at $8.50. Expected to run well.
3	Form hard to fault. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Tuhon Fighter with 123lbs at $1.90. The start before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.5 len at this track September 28 over 1m defeating Yeosu Super Star with 112lbs at $3.20. Leading chance again. 2nd Pick 3 World Top Tier Jockey: Jeon Jin Gu Trainer: Son Byoung Jig J: Jeon Jin Gu T: Son Byoung Jig	105	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Tuhon Fighter with 123lbs at $1.90. The start before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.5 len at this track September 28 over 1m defeating Yeosu Super Star with 112lbs at $3.20. Leading chance again.
6	At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on November 30 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Magarita with 117lbs at $9.80. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on October 24 over 7f, 13 len behind Nice Buddy with 114lbs at $19.70. Making headway. Likely to measure up again. 3rd Pick 6 Haneul Boss Jockey: Park Jae I Trainer: Kim Do Hyun J: Park Jae I T: Kim Do Hyun	112	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on November 30 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Magarita with 117lbs at $9.80. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on October 24 over 7f, 13 len behind Nice Buddy with 114lbs at $19.70. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.

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