Korea Seoul - Race 9

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Sand

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Verdict

VICS GO (10) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten half a length into second over 1 ?m at this track after being in the firing line all the way. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ONE PUNCH DRAGON (8) finished 12 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1m at this track after being prominent at the bend eight weeks ago as $2.1 favourite. Tackles a longer journey this time. Kim Yong Geun who has scored on him eight times retains the mount. Likely to feature. BLACK BELT (9) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1 ?m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Nicely placed to take this out. NUT PLAY (11) closed last prep nine weeks ago when he finished fifth over 1 ¼m at this track. Has an imposing record at this course and distance with three wins from four outings. Ticks all the right boxes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Pepper X with 123lbs at $3.70. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind Magic Potion carrying 121lbs at $8.50. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again. 1st Pick 10 Vics Go Jockey: Woo Incheol Trainer: Woo Chang Ku J: Woo Incheol T: Woo Chang Ku	159	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Pepper X with 123lbs at $3.70. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind Magic Potion carrying 121lbs at $8.50. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
8	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 56 days. First-up favourite, won by 0.5 len at this track November 9 over 1m defeating Ziggurat with 115lbs at $2.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1m, slow going 12 len behind Magic Potion with 115lbs at $2.10. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1m. 2nd Pick 8 One Punch Dragon Jockey: Kim Yong Geun Trainer: Lee Joon Chel J: Kim Yong Geun T: Lee Joon Chel	135	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 56 days. First-up favourite, won by 0.5 len at this track November 9 over 1m defeating Ziggurat with 115lbs at $2.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1m, slow going 12 len behind Magic Potion with 115lbs at $2.10. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1m.
9	Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 2 len behind Pepper X with 123lbs at $2.70. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 28 over 1 ¼m, slow going 6 len behind Gangpungma with 115lbs at $24.80. Made headway last time. Top chance. 3rd Pick 9 Black Belt Jockey: Jeong Jeong Hee Trainer: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi J: Jeong Jeong Hee T: Luigi-Salvatore Riccardi	137	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on February 1 over 1m, 2 len behind Pepper X with 123lbs at $2.70. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 28 over 1 ¼m, slow going 6 len behind Gangpungma with 115lbs at $24.80. Made headway last time. Top chance.

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