Korea Seoul - Race 11

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

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Sand

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Verdict

NAMSAN BELT (3) has the right credentials to rebound after starting favourite and finishing sixth over 6f at this track, with her half-length second in Open company the start prior reading strongly for this. Asano Kazuya stays aboard and her overall track record gives her a solid platform. LOVE IN SEOUL (5) is the clear danger after putting Acapel away by four lengths last start as a well-supported favourite, and her 7f record is excellent. GOLD CATCHER (6) has been knocking on the door with consecutive seconds and brings an outstanding Johan Victoire partnership into a suitable 7f assignment. RAON FINALLE (2) has been very consistent, went down by a nose last time and again profiles as a reliable place-to-winning chance if she converts that run of seconds.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Started favourite last start over 6f at this track and finished sixth, beaten just over eight lengths, so that run was below expectations rather than a positive. The stronger guide is her Open second the start prior, when she tracked the speed and was beaten half a length by The Sun Bulsajo. With two wins and three places from eight at this venue and Asano Kazuya sticking, she can bounce back strongly. 1st Pick 3 Namsan Belt Jockey: Asano Kazuya Trainer: Tony Jean Castanheira J: Asano Kazuya T: Tony Jean Castanheira	118	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Started favourite last start over 6f at this track and finished sixth, beaten just over eight lengths, so that run was below expectations rather than a positive. The stronger guide is her Open second the start prior, when she tracked the speed and was beaten half a length by The Sun Bulsajo. With two wins and three places from eight at this venue and Asano Kazuya sticking, she can bounce back strongly.
5	Won decisively at this track last start, beating Acapel by four lengths as a well-supported favourite, and that continued a very consistent campaign. She had earlier run third behind Tiger Bulpae after having work to do and still finding the frame. Her 7f record is a major asset, with four wins and three placings from seven attempts, and she deserves serious winning respect. 2nd Pick 5 Love In Seoul Jockey: Lee Yong Ho Trainer: Moon Byeong Ki J: Lee Yong Ho T: Moon Byeong Ki	125	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Won decisively at this track last start, beating Acapel by four lengths as a well-supported favourite, and that continued a very consistent campaign. She had earlier run third behind Tiger Bulpae after having work to do and still finding the frame. Her 7f record is a major asset, with four wins and three placings from seven attempts, and she deserves serious winning respect.
6	Returns from two months off in very good order, having run second at both starts this campaign over 6f at this track. She was beaten a length by Run Wild last start after working home well, following a head defeat when she loomed and fought hard. Third-up, with two wins and four places from seven at this track and distance, she has the right profile to go close. 3rd Pick 6 Gold Catcher Jockey: Johan Victoire Trainer: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi J: Johan Victoire T: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi	192	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Returns from two months off in very good order, having run second at both starts this campaign over 6f at this track. She was beaten a length by Run Wild last start after working home well, following a head defeat when she loomed and fought hard. Third-up, with two wins and four places from seven at this track and distance, she has the right profile to go close.

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