Korea Seoul - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.4f

Handicap

Sand

33.5K

VIEW

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Verdict

WONDERFUL CHIEF (8) has put together two seconds at Cond A level this campaign and was beaten only a length by Biba Charm last start after being well supported. The move to 1 ¹/16m is new, but he gets weight relief, is third-up and brings the right current form to be the one to beat. BLACK MAMA (1) is already a winner at this track and trip, and although she tired after leading as favourite last start, her prior second and strong jockey association keep her right in the contest. BEOLGYO EMPEROR (2) is honest, has placed in four of seven at this venue and keeps Kim Cheol Ho, with the first try at 1 ¹/16m the main question. CLOVER TOP (6) is still a maiden, but his last two runs have been sound and he has been finishing well enough to hold genuine place claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Returns from a five-week let-up in strong order after consecutive COND A seconds at this track, most recently beaten a length by Biba Charm as a well-supported favourite. He also closed from well back behind Breedo Galaxy two runs ago, so his form this campaign has real substance. The first 1 ¹/16m run is the only query, but third-up, down in class and with weight relief, he is the horse to beat. 1st Pick 8 Wonderful Chief Jockey: Kim Jeong Jun Trainer: Seo In Seok J: Kim Jeong Jun T: Seo In Seok	82	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up in strong order after consecutive COND A seconds at this track, most recently beaten a length by Biba Charm as a well-supported favourite. He also closed from well back behind Breedo Galaxy two runs ago, so his form this campaign has real substance. The first 1 ¹/16m run is the only query, but third-up, down in class and with weight relief, he is the horse to beat.
1	Returns from a five-week let-up after being sent out favourite at this track, where she led clearly before tiring into fourth behind Munhak Bell, beaten just under five lengths on soft ground. The start prior she was runner-up to Songdang Sky and she is already proven at this track and trip. Weight relief and R Maia back aboard strengthen the case, and she has enough in her favour to rebound strongly. 2nd Pick 1 Black Mama Jockey: R Maia Trainer: Park Jae Woo J: R Maia T: Park Jae Woo	159	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after being sent out favourite at this track, where she led clearly before tiring into fourth behind Munhak Bell, beaten just under five lengths on soft ground. The start prior she was runner-up to Songdang Sky and she is already proven at this track and trip. Weight relief and R Maia back aboard strengthen the case, and she has enough in her favour to rebound strongly.
2	Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fourth as favourite over 6 ½f at this track, beaten three lengths by Geuma On Point after looming without quite finishing it off. He had been third to Tiger Mangchi the start prior and owns a reliable record at this venue. The first try at 1 ¹/16m asks the key question, but the class drop, winning rider and first-time blinkers give him a strong platform. 3rd Pick 2 Beolgyo Emperor Jockey: Kim Cheol Ho Trainer: Moon Seyoung J: Kim Cheol Ho T: Moon Seyoung	104	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fourth as favourite over 6 ½f at this track, beaten three lengths by Geuma On Point after looming without quite finishing it off. He had been third to Tiger Mangchi the start prior and owns a reliable record at this venue. The first try at 1 ¹/16m asks the key question, but the class drop, winning rider and first-time blinkers give him a strong platform.

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