Korea Seoul - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Handicap

Sand

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Verdict

GEUMJEOKSAN (11) recorded a strong maiden win over 6f at this track last time, getting there by 9 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Tricky draw to overcome but a bold showing is expected. DURAY SHOW (10) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 9 lengths over 7f at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. TIGER ROAR (9) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 7f. Going well enough to overcome the tricky draw. GIDAEHARA (5) won her maiden four starts back and is nearing another victory with placings at her last two runs, most recently when second over 6 ½f at this track. Winning rider Jo Jae Ro stays aboard. One of the better hopes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at this track on October 4 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Myeong Dream with 119lbs at $4.50. Last start favourite, won by 9 len at this track November 22 over 6f defeating Unju Clear carrying 119lbs at $1.50. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat. 1st Pick 11 Geumjeoksan Jockey: Jang Chu Youl Trainer: Woo Chang Ku J: Jang Chu Youl T: Woo Chang Ku	154	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at this track on October 4 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Myeong Dream with 119lbs at $4.50. Last start favourite, won by 9 len at this track November 22 over 6f defeating Unju Clear carrying 119lbs at $1.50. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
10	At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on December 7 over 7f, 9 len behind Clutch Love carrying 112lbs at $6.50. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on November 9 over 6 ½f, 1.3 len behind Best Pitch with 112lbs at $30.70. Can turn things around. 2nd Pick 10 Duray Show Jockey: Woo Incheol Trainer: Kim Dong Kyun J: Woo Incheol T: Kim Dong Kyun	88	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on December 7 over 7f, 9 len behind Clutch Love carrying 112lbs at $6.50. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on November 9 over 6 ½f, 1.3 len behind Best Pitch with 112lbs at $30.70. Can turn things around.
9	Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track on November 29 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Club Q with 118lbs at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on October 19 over 6 ½f, neck behind Hwansangui Nara carrying 119lbs at $4.50. One of the chief contenders. 3rd Pick 9 Tiger Roar Jockey: C C Wong Trainer: Jung Ho Ik J: C C Wong T: Jung Ho Ik	127	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track on November 29 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Club Q with 118lbs at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on October 19 over 6 ½f, neck behind Hwansangui Nara carrying 119lbs at $4.50. One of the chief contenders.

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