Korea Seoul - Race 9

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

8.9f

Handicap

Sand

81.1K

VIEW

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Verdict

G B VAULT (2) sets a strong standard after winning by four lengths at this track as favourite, and his record around this distance is a major asset with three wins from four tries. His only recent miss still had merit after he was beaten just under four lengths as a dominant favourite, and his broader profile says he is still improving. VICS GO (8) is the main danger, having resumed with a half-length second at this venue and he brings an excellent track-and-distance record, plus useful weight relief. ZETTA MASTER (4) was only a length and a half away in Open grade last start and his 15-run record at this track and distance gives him a reliable place base. PEPPER X (1) resumes after a flat end to last campaign, but his prior win and proven 1 ?m record keep him in the mix for the minors.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a five-week let-up after a dominant four-length win at this track, leading strongly and putting Keidragon away as favourite on soft ground. He had been beaten just under four lengths as a short odds-on favourite the start before, but the overall record is excellent with four wins from eight starts and three wins from four around 1m. Drawn to use his early speed, he looks the horse they all have to catch. 1st Pick 2 G B Vault Jockey: Johan Victoire Trainer: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi J: Johan Victoire T: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi	173	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after a dominant four-length win at this track, leading strongly and putting Keidragon away as favourite on soft ground. He had been beaten just under four lengths as a short odds-on favourite the start before, but the overall record is excellent with four wins from eight starts and three wins from four around 1m. Drawn to use his early speed, he looks the horse they all have to catch.
8	Returns from a five-week let-up after a sharp second-up platform, beaten half a length by Super Finish over 7f at this track when near the top of betting. His previous third behind Pepper X over 1 ¼m was also sound, and he now gets meaningful weight relief with the apprentice claim. Three wins and a placing from six at this track and distance give him a strong winning case. 2nd Pick 8 Vics Go Jockey: Jo Seonghwan Trainer: Lee Kangseo J: Jo Seonghwan T: Lee Kangseo	229	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after a sharp second-up platform, beaten half a length by Super Finish over 7f at this track when near the top of betting. His previous third behind Pepper X over 1 ¼m was also sound, and he now gets meaningful weight relief with the apprentice claim. Three wins and a placing from six at this track and distance give him a strong winning case.
4	Worked home strongly for fourth in Open grade at this track four weeks ago, beaten a length and a half by Daeseong Star after having many lengths to make up. That followed a second in COND B company, albeit beaten nine lengths by Gladius. His two wins and nine placings from 15 starts at this track and distance make him dependable, but he profiles more as a solid place hope than a standout winner. 3rd Pick 4 Zetta Master Jockey: Seo Seung Un Trainer: Moon Seyoung J: Seo Seung Un T: Moon Seyoung	138	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Worked home strongly for fourth in Open grade at this track four weeks ago, beaten a length and a half by Daeseong Star after having many lengths to make up. That followed a second in COND B company, albeit beaten nine lengths by Gladius. His two wins and nine placings from 15 starts at this track and distance make him dependable, but he profiles more as a solid place hope than a standout winner.

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