Korea Seoul - Race 9

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.5f

Handicap

Sand

44.3K

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Verdict

SUN DOLPUNG (8) is the one to beat after breaking through decisively at this venue, beating Saeroun Bisul by three lengths after looming up and putting the race away. That was a clear step forward from his previous 1m fourth, and the return to 6 ½f now looks a proven platform rather than a question. SUPREME DIA (10) is still a maiden, but her latest fourth behind Purple Korea was a much better effort after she had been safely held in COND A company two back, and she appeals as the main danger with further improvement available. CHEONGHAE STAR (1) is the reliable form runner, beaten a nose last time after a solid third the run prior, with her track-and-distance record keeping her right in the winning conversation. ARION QUEEN CAR (6) was plain over 1m last start, but her prior second when run down late reads well enough back to 6 ½f for a genuine place-and-upside profile.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Returns from a six-week let-up after breaking through in commanding style at this track, beating Saeroun Bisul by three lengths when he loomed up and put the race away. That win came back at 6 ½f after a well-beaten 1m fourth, so the trip looks the right fit. With confidence from that latest performance and weight relief in his favour, he sets the standard here. 1st Pick 8 Sun Dolpung Jockey: Kim Cheol Ho Trainer: Moon Seyoung J: Kim Cheol Ho T: Moon Seyoung	105	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Returns from a six-week let-up after breaking through in commanding style at this track, beating Saeroun Bisul by three lengths when he loomed up and put the race away. That win came back at 6 ½f after a well-beaten 1m fourth, so the trip looks the right fit. With confidence from that latest performance and weight relief in his favour, he sets the standard here.
10	Returns from a five-week freshening after showing improvement when fourth at this track, beaten four lengths behind Purple Korea despite being unwanted in the market. That was a better effort than her COND A seventh two back, where she settled rearward and made no impact. Still a maiden, but lightly raced and trending the right way, she has a strong chance to break through. 2nd Pick 10 Supreme Dia Jockey: Francisco Da Silva Trainer: Kang Sung O J: Francisco Da Silva T: Kang Sung O	128	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Returns from a five-week freshening after showing improvement when fourth at this track, beaten four lengths behind Purple Korea despite being unwanted in the market. That was a better effort than her COND A seventh two back, where she settled rearward and made no impact. Still a maiden, but lightly raced and trending the right way, she has a strong chance to break through.
1	Returns from a six-week let-up after going within a nose at this track, where she loomed up and fought hard behind Flying Smart. That followed a third here when beaten just under four lengths after having work to do, so the recent pattern is sound. Proven at this track and distance and reunited with a rider who knows her well, she has the right form base to be a serious winning chance. 3rd Pick 1 Cheonghae Star Jockey: Kim Hyo Jung Trainer: Seo In Seok J: Kim Hyo Jung T: Seo In Seok	109	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Returns from a six-week let-up after going within a nose at this track, where she loomed up and fought hard behind Flying Smart. That followed a third here when beaten just under four lengths after having work to do, so the recent pattern is sound. Proven at this track and distance and reunited with a rider who knows her well, she has the right form base to be a serious winning chance.

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