Korea Seoul - Race 6

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.5f

Handicap

Sand

33.5K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

ROAD TO CHAMPION (8) was well in commission last start over 7f at this track when third, beaten 4 lengths. Has found the frame at all four visits to this track, including a win. Expected to be in the finish. HAKSAN SWORD (2) finds it hard to win with just one success from 12 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when tenth over 7f at this track, beaten 15 lengths. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish. GOLD ID (10) is back from a spell of ten weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 6f at this track. Likely to take beating. SWEET SONG (1) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last time over 7f at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on August 22 over 7f, 4 len behind Jijon Bulpae with 121lbs at $2. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on July 25 over 6 ½f, slow going 1.3 len behind Purple Korea carrying 116lbs at $4.70. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest. 1st Pick 8 Road To Champion Jockey: R Maia Trainer: Jung Ho Ik J: R Maia T: Jung Ho Ik	195	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on August 22 over 7f, 4 len behind Jijon Bulpae with 121lbs at $2. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on July 25 over 6 ½f, slow going 1.3 len behind Purple Korea carrying 116lbs at $4.70. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
2	Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on August 17 over 7f, slow going 15 len behind Money Move with 125lbs at $8.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on July 19 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Storm Guy with 125lbs at $2. Low draw and expected to go well. 2nd Pick 2 Haksan Sword Jockey: Kim Tae Hun Trainer: Moon Seyoung J: Kim Tae Hun T: Moon Seyoung	115	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on August 17 over 7f, slow going 15 len behind Money Move with 125lbs at $8.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on July 19 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Storm Guy with 125lbs at $2. Low draw and expected to go well.
10	Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track July 4 over 6f, 13 len behind Baramgaebi with 116lbs at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track May 24 over 6f slow track defeating Pieonari carrying 121lbs at $1.60. Definite winning hope. 3rd Pick 10 Gold Id Jockey: Kim Jeong Jun Trainer: Shim Seung Tae J: Kim Jeong Jun T: Shim Seung Tae	68	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track July 4 over 6f, 13 len behind Baramgaebi with 116lbs at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track May 24 over 6f slow track defeating Pieonari carrying 121lbs at $1.60. Definite winning hope.

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