Korea Seoul - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.5f

Handicap

Sand

31.4K

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Verdict

YONGBI SHINHWA (6) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing fourth over 6f at this track last start. Better than the last run suggests and definitely worth following up. START UP (11) resumes after a break of 12 weeks. Hoping for a repeat of his debut win over 5f at this track to kick off last prep. One of the genuine hopes in the race. HAKSAN SWORD (1) was well in the market but raced below best when a 16 length 11th at this track last time. Rates well and expected to do much better. UBERMENSCH (4) turned in a fine effort to score by 4 lengths at today's course and distance last start in a much improved run. Must raise the bar but another win beckons.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on January 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 10 len behind Raon Final with 118lbs at $6. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track on December 14 over 6 ½f, nose behind Master Kwaigon carrying 123lbs at $1.60. Can atone for a modest effort last time. 1st Pick 6 Yongbi Shinhwa Jockey: Jang Chu Youl Trainer: Hong Dae You J: Jang Chu Youl T: Hong Dae You	128	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on January 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 10 len behind Raon Final with 118lbs at $6. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track on December 14 over 6 ½f, nose behind Master Kwaigon carrying 123lbs at $1.60. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
11	Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track November 8 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Mani Nodagi with 117lbs at $3. At his first start favourite, won by 0.5 len this track September 27 over 5f slow track defeating Cheongsan Dolpung carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Should be right in the finish. 2nd Pick 11 Start Up Jockey: Lee Yong Ho Trainer: Song Moon Gil J: Lee Yong Ho T: Song Moon Gil	96	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track November 8 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Mani Nodagi with 117lbs at $3. At his first start favourite, won by 0.5 len this track September 27 over 5f slow track defeating Cheongsan Dolpung carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Should be right in the finish.
1	Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on January 10 over 6 ½f, 16 len behind Royal Socks with 119lbs at $4. The race before that came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track December 13 over 6 ½f defeating Comeback Holymoely carrying 123lbs at $3.25. Strong chance from a low draw. 3rd Pick 1 Haksan Sword Jockey: Lee Dong Ha Trainer: Hong Dae You J: Lee Dong Ha T: Hong Dae You	153	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on January 10 over 6 ½f, 16 len behind Royal Socks with 119lbs at $4. The race before that came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track December 13 over 6 ½f defeating Comeback Holymoely carrying 123lbs at $3.25. Strong chance from a low draw.

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