Korea Seoul - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Unknown

Sand

33.2K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

SLING SMILE (8) owns the best race form after placing third at this venue over 5f on debut, and that race-day experience is a clear advantage against so many first starters. He settled handy, was prominent on the turn and, while beaten seven lengths by Morning Chief, still showed enough to set the standard. LUMINOUS (11) looks the main debut danger, with the Concord Point-Fiy Star profile backed by a strong winning family headed by Fire Sword and Geuma Passionate. CUPID LUCKY (10) has a wide draw to overcome, but Seo Bum Seok's first-starter record and the Colors Flying line keep him firmly in the winning discussion. WONPYEONG CAT (9) has R Maia aboard and a trainer-sire combination with a solid place return, so he appeals as the next most credible debutant if he handles the occasion.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Returns from a three-month break after a debut third at this venue, beaten seven lengths behind Morning Chief on soft ground after settling handy and looking ready to pounce before tiring. That placing came at long odds, but it remains the clearest race-day evidence in this field and he already has 5f experience. With natural improvement, he sets the standard. 1st Pick 8 Sling Smile Jockey: Seo Seung Un Trainer: Kim Dong Kyun J: Seo Seung Un T: Kim Dong Kyun	95	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Returns from a three-month break after a debut third at this venue, beaten seven lengths behind Morning Chief on soft ground after settling handy and looking ready to pounce before tiring. That placing came at long odds, but it remains the clearest race-day evidence in this field and he already has 5f experience. With natural improvement, he sets the standard.
11	First starter by Concord Point from Fiery Star and the family gives him a strong platform, headed by Fire Sword with 15 wins and Geuma Passionate with four. The Park Jee Heon-Concord Point combination has also produced winners from limited runners. Barrier eleven is the obvious obstacle, but his profile is strong enough to rate as a major danger. 2nd Pick 11 Luminous Jockey: Lim Da Bin Trainer: Park Jee Heon J: Lim Da Bin T: Park Jee Heon	43	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis First starter by Concord Point from Fiery Star and the family gives him a strong platform, headed by Fire Sword with 15 wins and Geuma Passionate with four. The Park Jee Heon-Concord Point combination has also produced winners from limited runners. Barrier eleven is the obvious obstacle, but his profile is strong enough to rate as a major danger.
10	Debuts for Seo Bum Seok, whose first-starter record is strong enough to command respect, particularly with a 67% place return from the sample supplied. By Colors Flying from Florida Power, he carries the same sire line as a couple of key runners here. Barrier ten is not ideal, but the stable profile gives him clear winning claims first time out. 3rd Pick 10 Cupid Lucky Jockey: Luis Felipe Quiroz Martinez Trainer: Seo Bum Seok J: Luis Felipe Quiroz Martinez T: Seo Bum Seok	48	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Debuts for Seo Bum Seok, whose first-starter record is strong enough to command respect, particularly with a 67% place return from the sample supplied. By Colors Flying from Florida Power, he carries the same sire line as a couple of key runners here. Barrier ten is not ideal, but the stable profile gives him clear winning claims first time out.

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Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.

Minus Pool

A pari-mutuel pool – typically a show pool - where one horse is so heavily bet that after deductions there is not enough money left to cover the prescribed minimum on each bet.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.