Korea Seoul - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Handicap

Sand

33.6K

VIEW

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Verdict

EXCALIBUR (2) sets the standard after back-to-back seconds in COND A company at this track, the latest when beaten half a length as favourite. The class drop and weight relief give him a clear chance to turn those placings into a win, and his record of two placings from three attempts at this track and distance reads well for this. G B ACE (3) has stronger winning form than most, having scored by five lengths in COND A company before finishing fourth when beaten just under four lengths. The first attempt around 7f is the query, but his lightly raced profile keeps him right in calculations. POWER BEST (6) is still a maiden, yet his recent form is reliable enough for this grade after a close third two runs back and a sound fifth last start. HAKSAN SWORD (5) has to rebound from a heavy defeat, though his narrow second the run prior and proven 7f record keep him in the mix for a placing if he returns to that level.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Returns from a two-month let-up after being pipped at this track in COND A company, beaten half a length as favourite by Skylor Taeha. He had also run second at long odds the start prior, so the recent form is solid rather than isolated. The class drop and weight relief both suit, and two placings from three starts at this track and distance point to a gelding ready to convert that consistency. 1st Pick 2 Excalibur Jockey: Jo Jae Ro Trainer: Seo In Seok J: Jo Jae Ro T: Seo In Seok	90	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Returns from a two-month let-up after being pipped at this track in COND A company, beaten half a length as favourite by Skylor Taeha. He had also run second at long odds the start prior, so the recent form is solid rather than isolated. The class drop and weight relief both suit, and two placings from three starts at this track and distance point to a gelding ready to convert that consistency.
3	Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fourth at this track, beaten just under four lengths after settling rearward. His win the start prior had far more authority, leading strongly in COND A company and beating Yeongung Barows by five lengths. The first attempt around 7f is the obvious test, but a one-win, one-place record from four starts at this track keeps him a genuine threat. 2nd Pick 3 G B Ace Jockey: Furkan Yuksel Trainer: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi J: Furkan Yuksel T: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi	212	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fourth at this track, beaten just under four lengths after settling rearward. His win the start prior had far more authority, leading strongly in COND A company and beating Yeongung Barows by five lengths. The first attempt around 7f is the obvious test, but a one-win, one-place record from four starts at this track keeps him a genuine threat.
6	Closed off neatly for fifth at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths by Eclipse Golden, and the market again gave him some respect. His previous run was also competitive when third, beaten just over a length by Lucky Joy. Still winless after 14 starts, which limits the confidence, but six career placings and regular 7f minor money make him a sound each-way type. 3rd Pick 6 Power Best Jockey: Kim Jeong Jun Trainer: Shim Seung Tae J: Kim Jeong Jun T: Shim Seung Tae	93	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Closed off neatly for fifth at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths by Eclipse Golden, and the market again gave him some respect. His previous run was also competitive when third, beaten just over a length by Lucky Joy. Still winless after 14 starts, which limits the confidence, but six career placings and regular 7f minor money make him a sound each-way type.

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