Korea Seoul - Race 9

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Handicap

Sand

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Verdict

QUEEN DIA (1) looks the one to beat after consecutive seconds at this track over 1m, beaten two lengths by Gwanaksan Sky last start and three lengths by Semyeong Dia before that. The return to 7f is supported by three wins and three placings at around the trip, including two wins at this track and distance, and barrier 1 gives her a strong overall profile. SONGDANG HWANGTAEJA (3) is the clear danger after missing by a nose behind Hyeukmusang last start despite being unwanted in the market. His broader record is reliable, with three wins and ten places from 22 starts, and Lim Da Bin has had good success aboard him. CHUPUNGNYEONG (8) has to rebound from a plain ninth, but his previous third as favourite behind One Dia reads well enough to keep him in calculations. EAST GANGJEOK (6) was fourth last start and has a strong 7f record, so he appeals as a genuine placing hope if he finds a little more late.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Comes into this in consistent form after back-to-back seconds at this track over 1m, beaten two lengths by Gwanaksan Sky last start after settling rearward. The start prior she was again second, beaten three lengths by Semyeong Dia on soft ground. Back to 7f, where she has three wins and three placings, and with barrier 1, she has the right credentials to take beating. 1st Pick 1 Queen Dia Jockey: Jang Chu Youl Trainer: Lee Gwan Ho J: Jang Chu Youl T: Lee Gwan Ho	166	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Comes into this in consistent form after back-to-back seconds at this track over 1m, beaten two lengths by Gwanaksan Sky last start after settling rearward. The start prior she was again second, beaten three lengths by Semyeong Dia on soft ground. Back to 7f, where she has three wins and three placings, and with barrier 1, she has the right credentials to take beating.
3	Returns from a five-week freshening after going desperately close at this track, beaten a nose by Hyeukmusang despite being unwanted in the market. That was a sharp response to a fifth the start prior, when beaten over 11 lengths by Munhak Chukje on soft ground. His track-and-distance place record is strong, and Lim Da Bin back aboard keeps him right in the winning mix. 2nd Pick 3 Songdang Hwangtaeja Jockey: Lim Da Bin Trainer: Jung Ho Ik J: Lim Da Bin T: Jung Ho Ik	179	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Returns from a five-week freshening after going desperately close at this track, beaten a nose by Hyeukmusang despite being unwanted in the market. That was a sharp response to a fifth the start prior, when beaten over 11 lengths by Munhak Chukje on soft ground. His track-and-distance place record is strong, and Lim Da Bin back aboard keeps him right in the winning mix.
8	Was below his best when ninth at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths by Road To Champion after settling with too much to do. His previous third behind One Dia reads better, particularly as he was sent out favourite and finished strongly from a difficult position. Gets weight relief and has a win at this track and distance, so he is capable of bouncing back into the placings. 3rd Pick 8 Chupungnyeong Jockey: Kim Tae Hui Trainer: Lee Dong Kook J: Kim Tae Hui T: Lee Dong Kook	85	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Was below his best when ninth at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths by Road To Champion after settling with too much to do. His previous third behind One Dia reads better, particularly as he was sent out favourite and finished strongly from a difficult position. Gets weight relief and has a win at this track and distance, so he is capable of bouncing back into the placings.

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