Busan Friday: Race-by-Race Preview (November 7)

The race weekend starts on Friday in Busan with a 9-race card from 11:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Here are the previews:

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

Junior girls with seven of the nine racing for the first time. (7) CHEONGCHUNEUNJAYU raced twice and finished third^rd on debut and then 2^i.e at start two in a fast time of more than 1000 meters, while you are just behind the speed and continue. He should have the edge in both experience and fitness, and he is the one to beat. (1) FANTASTIC BOSS looks the best of the debut makers. He came from midfield and came up with run 3^rd in his heat in a decent amount of time and 1200M should fit first. (9) EVERY WIN also has an experience advantage. He improved to 5^e at start two more than 1000 million and can continue to make progress here. (3) MYSTIK JIN and (2) CHOEGANG HAPPY also hinted at their prowess in their respective trials.

Busan Race 2: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A/KRW 30 million

(6) DREAM RACER was 5^e on debut over 1000M and followed by 3^rd at 1200M on September 7^e if it is convenient and continues. Seo Seung-un climbs for the first time and can peak at third. Stablemate of Dream Racer (10) JEONGMUN FELIX returns to action for the first time since registration of back-to-back 3^rd place ends in March and May, both at this distance. He looked good when he was close to the pace in a test in October and he can pick up where he left off here. (1) SEOGWI OSEONTAP comes out with an improved 4^e over 1400M last time when I came off the pace. She draws well and can argue in this company. (2) WORLD TRIPLE CAT and (9) QUEEN THE GOLD others that may play a role.

Busan Race 3: Class 6 (1600M) Special Weight A/KRW 30 million

(9) SOMANGUIGIL has raced four times and recorded 4 back-to-back^e places followed by back-to-back 3^rd places, beating many of today’s rivals along the way. One of those 3^rd The places were at a kilometer and a half and in this company he can get on the pace early and win. (5) CHAMP KING has a 3^rd place at this distance two starts back at calming down and continuing to run. He has been consistent in his six appearances so far, and he could be there or there again. (1) DOG POKER was 4^e behind Champ King for the last time on September 12^e. He can come back a bit in his races, but is picking up well indoors and can run strong again. (12) FINAL ATTACK and (6) HIGH LEVEL are others in the frame.

Busan Race 4: Handicap Class 5 (1200M) / KRW 45 million

After finishing 4^e upon their debut in July (12), TWIN RAINBOW had her first birthday on August 22^i.e over 1000 million, leading everywhere. Last Saturday she had an easy time in a test and although she is good in class and distance, and also has the challenge of the widest fence, she can make it two in a row. (2) ROAD TO WIN has a 3rd and two 4s^e placing her last three, all in this class and distance. She looked good when she was close^i.e in a speedy trial on October 25^eand well drawn, she can be a threat. (8) FLASH DAY is back in action for the first time since April and although his most recent trial was in August, he can be competitive in this business. (5) UNLIMITED RUN and (11) TRIPLE J are perhaps the best out-of-form rests.

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

Only mares and fillies here. (6) POWERFUL RUN was a winner on its debut in June and has since achieved a 6^e and a 4^e in two attempts in this class, the last over this distance on October 17^e if she was handy all the time. Expect her to be ridden the same way today and expect her to win. She must destroy the form of (2) SEOGWI LADY who was 3^rd on that October 17th^e race, stay behind the speed and run further. That was her first start since June, so she can get fitter for the run and be back in the mix. (11) MAGIC SWEETIE has only one win from twenty-six starts, but has finished among three^rd and 5^e no fewer than eleven times and she could be there or there again. (8) NEW LEADER and (7) SEONGSIL JEIL, both racing alongside Magic Sweetie on October 4^eare others to consider.

Busan Race 6: Handicap Class 5 (1400M) / KRW 45 million

A very competitive race with not many easy to rule out. We go carefully with (5) THUNDER PASSION to build in his 3^rd place last time in this class and distance on October 2^i.e when he defeated some of today’s rivals. Franco is in action for the first time and that could be enough to put him back in the winner’s circle against probably quite long odds. (10) STUKA got its first win three times ago and was 3^rd and 4^e in two consecutive starts in this class, most recently after Thunder Passion on October 2^i.e when you are in the lead for much of the way. He has the challenge of a wider draw this time, but if he can find the edge he has every chance to undo the form. (1) GLOBAL HIGH was a beaten favorite when he returned in August after a six-month absence. He has had another twelve weeks off, but is making good progress and can go a long way with this. (11) SHACKLE SUN is getting good support and together with (3) SUCCESS COW there are plenty of other opportunities.

Busan Race 7: Handicap Class 4 (1800M) / KRW 60 million

Another competitive issue. (6) TAMNA SUPER was a winner in this class and distance two starts back before run 2^i.e on October 2^i.e as the beaten favorite. He’s back to his fair share of weight, but in this company he can be close to the speed and he can win. (8) TRIPLE SINHWA was a winner in this class last time, in his case over a mile on October 2^i.e if you come from way off the pace. He is 2 kg heavier and is going to two turns for the first time, but he can be in the finish. Another winner from the last start, (7) BLUE POINT scored in this class and distance on October 19^ewho came off the pace and beat some of today’s rivals. That win was coming and even though he is 3kg heavier, he is in this. (2) GLOBAL WEEK and (10) SEOUL DRAGON could also be in the mix.

Busan Race 8: Handicap Class 4 (1200M) / KRW 60 million

A mix of experienced, locally bred horses and inexperienced imports, with three racing for the first time and one of those debuts is eagerly awaited. (4) KNICKS GO WON has had three trials dating back to June and has been 2^i.e in his last two, in August and October, when she showed pace and stopped the clock on good times. She has to be fit enough and if she takes the test form to the races, she can win. (5) EUNHASU similarly went through three trials and won the last of them, albeit in August. Franco has been booked and he can be there. If you prefer experience, (12) BK DANCING GIRL could be the one. She comes in with run 2^i.e in this class and distance on October 17^e and while she is 4 kg heavier, Seo Seung-un is on and able to challenge her. (11) FLEX ENGINE and (1) WIN WIN others who can get to the finish line.

Busan Race 9: Handicap Class 3 (1600M) / KRW 75 million

(6) YEOSU SUPER STAR must finish worse than 3^rd out of six attempts. She’s at the top of the class after a win and three placings in four attempts in Class 4, over the full mile, and under light weight and Seo Seung-un staying put, she can continue her merry way here. (11) BEOLMA KING took five wins from nine starts when he scored in this class over 1400M on October 2^i.ewho came from well off the pace to score. He is 3 kg heavier and although a previous attempt at this distance did not go particularly well, he is ready for a new crack here. (3) WONDERFUL JONES was 3^rd behind Beolma King on October 2^i.ealso from very far back. He remains lightweight and has already gained more than a mile. (2) SEOBU VISION and (10) YONGBI PAEWANG among many other opportunities in a competitive final.