Korea Seoul - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Unknown

Sand

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Verdict

TEDDY BLAZE (4) appeals as the one to beat on debut for Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi, the top-ranked trainer for wins at this track, and the filly has enough supporting depth through the Hansen line to make a strong first impression. The stable's debut record is not dominant, but 8 placings from 24 starters gives her a reliable platform in a race where exposed form is limited. SHINE ROAD (7) is the clear danger, with Tony Jean Castanheira striking at 11% with debut runners and her family including Alpha Runner, a Listed placegetter and multiple Busan winner. STORM WIND (8) also starts his career with claims, aided by Johan Victoire taking the ride and a trainer who has had 2 debut winners from 22 starters. VERY LUCKY (6) brings the best race experience among the main hopes, having been fourth behind Run To Win on debut when respected in an open market, though he did not finish that race off as strongly as required.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Starts her career from a leading stable, with Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi ranked first for wins at this track and holding a sound debut record of 2 wins and 8 placings from 24 starters. The Hansen cross with this trainer has also produced 7 wins and 20 placings from 55 runners. With that depth behind her, she sets the standard among the newcomers. 1st Pick 4 Teddy Blaze Jockey: Kim Tae Hui Trainer: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi J: Kim Tae Hui T: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi	88	-	-	-	84%	1/5
Analysis Starts her career from a leading stable, with Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi ranked first for wins at this track and holding a sound debut record of 2 wins and 8 placings from 24 starters. The Hansen cross with this trainer has also produced 7 wins and 20 placings from 55 runners. With that depth behind her, she sets the standard among the newcomers.
7	Makes her debut with a solid trainer profile behind her, as Tony Jean Castanheira has 2 wins and 5 placings from 18 first starters. The trainer-sire combination has also returned 4 wins from 36 starters, and the family includes Alpha Runner, a Listed placegetter and multiple winner. She has enough background to be a genuine winning threat. 2nd Pick 7 Shine Road Jockey: Kim Hyo Jung Trainer: Tony Jean Castanheira J: Kim Hyo Jung T: Tony Jean Castanheira	45	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Makes her debut with a solid trainer profile behind her, as Tony Jean Castanheira has 2 wins and 5 placings from 18 first starters. The trainer-sire combination has also returned 4 wins from 36 starters, and the family includes Alpha Runner, a Listed placegetter and multiple winner. She has enough background to be a genuine winning threat.
8	Begins his career with Johan Victoire booked, a Group 1-winning jockey who adds polish to a debut assignment. Lee Shin Woo has produced 2 debut winners and 4 placings from 22 starters, which gives this colt a reasonable base without making him bombproof. Among the unraced brigade, he has enough in his corner to command respect. 3rd Pick 8 Storm Wind Jockey: Johan Victoire Trainer: Lee Shin Woo J: Johan Victoire T: Lee Shin Woo	63	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Begins his career with Johan Victoire booked, a Group 1-winning jockey who adds polish to a debut assignment. Lee Shin Woo has produced 2 debut winners and 4 placings from 22 starters, which gives this colt a reasonable base without making him bombproof. Among the unraced brigade, he has enough in his corner to command respect.

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