Korea Seoul - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

8.9f

OPEN

Sand

147.5K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

CLUTCH MAGIC (5) brings the clearest winning profile after back-to-back six-length wins at this track, both as odds-on favourite, and his record around this trip is faultless from the evidence supplied. LUCKY PARTY (3) is the main danger after scoring over 1 ¼m at this venue at generous odds, and the move back to 1 ?m is supported by a solid overall record around the distance. MUSKET DAY (9) has the class and consistency to test them, with seven wins from 17 starts overall and a strong record with Jang Chu Youl, though he was beaten over 12 lengths as favourite last time. SLING STAR (13) was below market expectation when third as a short odds-on favourite last start, but the six-length win prior and outstanding career strike-rate keep him firmly in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Returns from a two-month let-up in outstanding form, having won his past two starts at this track by six lengths each time. He beat Dalmaji last start as odds-on favourite after controlling the race, following another dominant Handicap win from East Beach at very short odds. Unbeaten from three starts around 1m and flying this season, he sets a high standard and looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 5 Clutch Magic Jockey: Johan Victoire Trainer: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi J: Johan Victoire T: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi	168	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Returns from a two-month let-up in outstanding form, having won his past two starts at this track by six lengths each time. He beat Dalmaji last start as odds-on favourite after controlling the race, following another dominant Handicap win from East Beach at very short odds. Unbeaten from three starts around 1m and flying this season, he sets a high standard and looks the one to beat.
3	Returns from a two-month let-up after winning a Handicap over 1 ¼m at this track, beating Storm Breaker by just under two lengths at generous odds. That was a clear lift on his earlier fifth behind Zetta Master, and he has three wins from 12 starts around 1m. The back-in-trip setup looks suitable and his latest win gives him a strong platform to threaten again. 2nd Pick 3 Lucky Party Jockey: Cho Han Byeol Trainer: Park Jae Woo J: Cho Han Byeol T: Park Jae Woo	125	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Returns from a two-month let-up after winning a Handicap over 1 ¼m at this track, beating Storm Breaker by just under two lengths at generous odds. That was a clear lift on his earlier fifth behind Zetta Master, and he has three wins from 12 starts around 1m. The back-in-trip setup looks suitable and his latest win gives him a strong platform to threaten again.
9	Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing third in COND B grade at this track, beaten over 12 lengths by Gladius as the well-supported favourite but closing off strongly into the money. His prior fourth behind Pepper X over 1 ¼m was sound, and his career profile is excellent at seven wins and seven places from 17 starts. With Jang Chu Youl back aboard, he remains a strong winning chance. 3rd Pick 9 Musket Day Jockey: Jang Chu Youl Trainer: Moon Byeong Ki J: Jang Chu Youl T: Moon Byeong Ki	108	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing third in COND B grade at this track, beaten over 12 lengths by Gladius as the well-supported favourite but closing off strongly into the money. His prior fourth behind Pepper X over 1 ¼m was sound, and his career profile is excellent at seven wins and seven places from 17 starts. With Jang Chu Youl back aboard, he remains a strong winning chance.

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