Korea Seoul - Race 9

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.9f

Handicap

Sand

40.6K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

FIVE STAR (1) is a consistent performer with four minor placings from four starts this time in work. Turned in another good performance at his most recent run when second over 1 ¹/16m at this track. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. GWANAKSAN SKY (2) resumes after a break of 12 weeks. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 6f at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race. PASA SPARK (9) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1 ¹/16m at this track, getting home by one length. Winning rider Kim Tae Hun retains the mount. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. BEOLGYO NAKSEONG (7) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1 ?m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1 ¹/16m, 2.5 len behind Cupid Command carrying 125lbs at $2. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1 ¹/16m, 0.5 len behind Donggangui Star with 120lbs at $4.20. Has the credentials to play a major role. 1st Pick 1 Five Star Jockey: Lee Yong Ho Trainer: Ham Wan Sik J: Lee Yong Ho T: Ham Wan Sik	88	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1 ¹/16m, 2.5 len behind Cupid Command carrying 125lbs at $2. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1 ¹/16m, 0.5 len behind Donggangui Star with 120lbs at $4.20. Has the credentials to play a major role.
2	Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track May 3 over 1m, soft track, 14 len behind Hwang Geum Eo Jang with 126lbs at $18.40. On debut to post a big 5 len win. This track February 7 over 6f defeating Breedo Aqua with 123lbs at $1.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep. 2nd Pick 2 Gwanaksan Sky Jockey: Johan Victoire Trainer: Lee Joon Chel J: Johan Victoire T: Lee Joon Chel	142	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track May 3 over 1m, soft track, 14 len behind Hwang Geum Eo Jang with 126lbs at $18.40. On debut to post a big 5 len win. This track February 7 over 6f defeating Breedo Aqua with 123lbs at $1.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
9	Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at this track June 20 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Tina K carrying 116lbs at $5.70. Before that won by a neck at this track May 24 over 1m in soft going defeating Soft Power with 123lbs at $8.10. Plenty to like about her prospects. 3rd Pick 9 Pasa Spark Jockey: Kim Tae Hun Trainer: Seo Hongsoo J: Kim Tae Hun T: Seo Hongsoo	125	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at this track June 20 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Tina K carrying 116lbs at $5.70. Before that won by a neck at this track May 24 over 1m in soft going defeating Soft Power with 123lbs at $8.10. Plenty to like about her prospects.

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