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Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(4) KHAN NUT has finished between 3rd and 5th in each of her three starts so far at 1200M and most recently at this distance at the end of August. She's had nine weeks off since then so comes in fresh, she draws well, and she will be favoured to win this. (1) TROLL seems to finally be figuring things out, coming in off a career best finish to date when 3rd over this distance on October 6th. In this company a similar performance will see him very close. (7) DAZZLE RUSH hinted at ability when 5th on debut over 1200M on October 5th. The time wasn't quick, but he should have come on for the run and can build on it here. (10) LUCKY SUNNY and (5) RUNNING ARTIST others to consider.

Seoul Race 2: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(10) HANSEN BRACING has improved across three starts so far, culminating in a 2nd place over this distance on September 14th. He was well beaten by a good winner, but the time he recorded was a full second faster than any of the others here have managed and he is the one to beat here. (11) LEGEND TANSAENG returned from nine months off to run 3rd at this distance on September 28th, settling back and running on. He should strip fitter for that run and shapes as the main danger. (6) MG FIRST has a 3rd and a 4th among four starts so far and he can be there or thereabouts again. (7) UMA DACHI is the sole debut-maker and having taken a long string of trials to get to the races, can be ready to perform well first-up. (2) GANDAGO is another to look out for.

Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million

Juvenile maidens with seven of the twelve racing for the first time. The curiously named (3) GOOGLE CAR will be favourite. After winning a trial, he ran well for 3rd place on debut over 1000M on September 13th, settling back and running on. He should be better for the run, the step up in trip can suit, and he can win here. The rest of the experience isn't great, so we'll turn to the first-timers. (9) GREAT LUCKY ran 3rd in his trial earlier this month showing on pace. He can be on pace here too and in this a long way. (5) ROAD TO ACE similarly was 3rd in his trial, held together nicely enough. He ran through the line well and the 1200M can suit first up. Returning to those who have races, (12) WONDERFUL LARK and (2) YULIM SESANG perhaps have the best chance to improve.

Seoul Race 3: Class 6 (1400M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(3) APPLE STYLE has two 4th places from three starts so far, most recently on October 6th when trying this distance for the first time settling back and running on. He comes into a better gate here and he can win. That will mean overturning the form on (9) YES MADAM, who ran 2nd in that October 6th race, her best finish to date when racing on pace. She has the challenge of the widest gate, but in this small field, that shouldn't prove too problematic, and she has every chance. (2) CHEONJU MARKET was further back in that same race, but he does have a 2nd place to his name over this class as recently as August and he can be in the mix here. (6) SUNSHINE QUEEN and (8) THUNDER LUCKY other place chances.

Busan Race 2: Class 6 (1300M) Special Weight A / KRW 30 Million

(2) NEW LEADER has a 2nd and a 3rd on her record with the latter being just two starts back at 1200M. She draws well here, Munro returns to the mount, and she can win. (4) CRAZY LEO has finished between 2nd and 4th in each of his three starts so far, most recently when beating a couple of these on October 6th. The time wasn't quick, and he was a long way behind the winner, but he could have enough for this lot and will probably start as the betting favourite. (10) BEOLGYOUI HIM has raced just twice, improving in the second of them to run 4th over 1200M. That was back in August so he comes in here fresh and can continue to improve. (3) CANCAN STEP and (5) DALBITWIE others on the frame.

Seoul Race 4: Class 5 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(1) K POWERFUL got his maiden win at start number four on September 28th, making all over 1400M and scoring with plenty to spare. That win had been coming, and while he comes up in class here, his time for the 1400M was much quicker than any of the others here have achieved and from the inside gate, he will be expected to win again. (5) CHEONJI SKY looks the best of a limited set of opponents. It's been a long while since his solitary win, but he comes in with recent form reading well with back-to-back 3rd places from his latest two, both at this class and distance. He should be in the mix again here. (2) CHROMITE was 7th behind Cheonji Sky last time out but he has a 3rd place over this distance to his name and from a better draw, can be given another chance. (3) THEME TANSAENG and (4) NEMO SPIRIT other place chances.

Busan Race 3: Class 5 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

Fillies (and one mare) only here. (3) HUIMANG RANI ran out a comprehensive winner on debut over 1200M on September 29th, taking things up halfway home and speeding away to win by as many as she pleased. She comes up in class and slightly in trip, but neither should be a problem and she'll be hot favourite to win again. (8) SKY SEUNG enters off a fair 4ht place at class and distance on August 30th, coming from off the pace. He has had nine-weeks off so should be fresh and can be a danger here. (1) SANGIM STAR beat a couple of these on his way to 4th place at this class over 1200M on October 11th and from a better gate today and with Franco climbing up, can go close again. (10) BEST LEADER and (11) ALICE MARINE others in the frame.

Seoul Race 5: Class 5 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(11) GOLD SIDAE came home as runner-up at this class and distance on October 6th when sent off at quite big odds but managing to find a handy position and run on behind a good winner. He carries his fair share of weight here and has to contend with the widest gate but with a bit of early luck, he can find a forward position and has as much chance as any. (10) HERO JEONSA finished 4th in that October 6th race having got a long way back from a similarly wide draw to today. He gets a 2.5kg weight swing in his favour and shapes as the main danger over a distance at which he is yet to win but has placed on four occasions. (1) HERO CHAMP comes up in class following a maiden win over this distance on October 6th. This is tougher but he is down in weight, he draws well, and he can be competitive. (9) GREEN CONCORD and (7) EXCELLENT MATTA others in the mix for the minors.

Busan Race 4: Class 5 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(1) STEALTH MODE beat a couple of these on his way to 2nd place at this class over a mile on October 11th.  He comes up to two turns for the first time and comes up 2kg in the weights, but he draws well, Munro climbs on for the first time, and he looks to have plenty more potential. (4) EUNSEONG CHAMPION has plenty of experience at this level and has placed at this distance. Franco knows him very well and from a good draw, he may well be the pacesetter. (8) CHRYSOL SIERRA comes in having also beaten a few of today's rivals when 2nd at this class and distance on October 4th. He too comes up 2kg in the weights but third up this preparation, he may be peaking fitness-wise and is a firm chance. (3) ROAD TO TOP and (6) MORO others to look out for.

Seoul Race 6: Class 5 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 45 Million

(3) MIGHTY AMI was a front-running winner in a juvenile maiden over 1000M on September 28th. She is up in class and in trip, but she carries a light weight, she draws well, and she can win again. (6) YUSUBUJAENGSEON is similarly up in class following a maiden win, in his case over 1200M at start number five on October 5th. He has been ridden on pace in his latest two and may well again here, and he also gets a weight drop. (7) NAOL INDY led for much of the way around at this class and distance on October 19th, ultimately finishing in 3rd. He makes a quick return here and can be in the hunt again. (1) HAEJE YEOGEOL and (2) JEONGSEONG VICE are the other place chances.

Busan Race 5: Class 4 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

(3) FANTASTIC DREAM doesn't exactly win out of turn, but he has been very consistent since that sole success six starts back with five top four finishes. The latest of those is a 3rd place over 1400M at this class on October 6th and with Franco on for the first time, today can be his day. (10) SEUNGNI PARTY will have plenty of backers too. She enters having beaten three of these on his way to 2nd place at class and distance on October 4th and she also has the fastest time among these for the distance. She continues under a light weight, and she can be very dangerous. (11) OUR DESTINY was well back in that October 4th race bt the time before she was a good winner at this distance at class 5 level and may be worth a chance at an each-way or better price. (1) BLACK JILJU and (4) HAVE A GOOD YEAR are others to consider.

Seoul Race 7: Class 4 (1600M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

Competitive race with a couple of standouts. (1) PINK WIND has a 4th and two 3rd places in three efforts at this class since her latest win which came over 1400M in June. On her most recent on October 5th, she stepped up to a mile for the first time and from the widest gate, found a handy position and ran on well. She comes up 1.5kg in the weights but that's balanced by a better draw, and she can win. (5) TAENG TAENG BALL won back-to-back races over 1400M at class 5 level in March and April before being off for almost four months before tackling this class for the first time in August when 2nd, again at 1400M. He then only managed an ordinary 6th over that same distance on October 5th but he did beat a couple of today's rivals and the step up to a mile can suit here. (9) BEST DAERO has finished no worse than 5th in eight starts and should be there or thereabouts again. (8) LAFAYETTE and (6) THE SUN FIGHTER other place chances.

Busan Race 6: Class 2 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 90 Million

(3) MIRACLE MARINE will be the favourite here. He is up in class here having finished as runner-up in each of his latest three outings, all over this distance, but the class rise is balanced by a big weight drop and a great draw to lead. He has won twice at the distance already and it would be a surprise were he not to win today. (10) YEONGCHEON SOLEMIO returned to form with a battling win at class and distance on September 15th, settling midfield and running on. He comes up 3kg in the weights, but can be competitive here at an each-way price. (2) I WILL BE FREE was 4th in that September 15th race. He was sent off as favourite with his form going in reading very well and he can get another chance here. (12) GEUMA DISTINCTION and the returning (8) CATALINA MARINE are among others to keep an eye on.

Seoul Race 8: Class 4 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

(7) ELDORADO GANGNAM has a 3rd and a 4th from two starts so far, both at this class and distance and both times racing handy. In this company, he should be on the speed and third-up, the Paynter colt can be peaking fitness-wise and can win. (10) DANCING WHIZ races for the first time since coming 2nd over this distance back in March. That was only his second start, and he looked well enough when on pace in a trial in October. Moon Se-young partners and a solid first-up performance looks necessary. (9) WORLD VARIANCE and (4) MOONHAK HOLIDAY came home 4th and 5th respectively when they raced each other at class and distance on September 7th and both can be in the mix here. (2) LUCKY FRANK another in the hunt.

Seoul Race 9: Class 4 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

(4) NEW DOLKONG is yet to win in seven attempts but has two runner-up finishes, most recently at this class and distance on October 5th when settling midfield and almost getting there. Expect similar tactics today and he can go one better. That will mean overturning the form on (5) EAST WEST, who won that October 5th race. That was his maiden win at start number ten and while a repeat isn't out of the question, he comes up 4kg in the weights, making for a 2kg swing in the weights in New Dolkong's favour. (1) ANOTHER LEVEL was 3rd in that race, coming from well off the pace. He was the longest shot on the board that day, but under a very light weight again, he warrants some respect. (9) BAEKRYONG and (8) NEW ZEALAND SOCKS others to consider.

Seoul Race 10: Class 4 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 75 Million

Fillies only here. (4) LOVE MUNMAK went through the Triple Tiara series and returned to winning ways with victory over this distance in a similar all fillies race at class 5 level on October 6th. She is down in weight, draws nicely, and can go back-to-back. (1) WONDERFUL FOX snapped a slightly cold streak of form with a 3rd place at this distance on October 13th. She too comes up in class but is significantly down in weight and can be competitive in this company. (6) EINSPANNER returned from almost seven months off on October 19th and while she weakened, she should strip fitter for that run and can improve here. (5) TINA K and (2) TAEPYEONG FIGHTER others in the placing frame.

Seoul Race 11: Class 1 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 110 Million

Competitive finale that while ostensibly a class 1 is a hybrid for horses rated between 66 and 90. (7) RAON THE POINT was the future once following his Busan Ilbo Sprint win back in March. He hasn't kicked on since then, but he has been racing in generally very good company. A legacy of that win is a big rating compared to this lot and a big weight but in this company, he may have enough. (5) EOSEOMAREULHAE began his career in a hurry, winning his first three, Class 2 has been a bit of a grind, but he has registered some good performances at this distance and under today's conditions he gets a weight drop which brings him right into it. (9) SEUNGBUSA is hard to catch but won on his return to action after five months off in June and while he had a hard time at a mile in September, this looks a more suitable assignment (2) FOREVER DREAM and (1) BALVENIE other possibles with the former possibly the betting favourite.