Busan Friday: Race-by-race preview: October 31

October concludes with an 8-race card in Busan on Friday from 11:25 AM to 6:00 PM. Here are the previews:

Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A/KRW 45 million

Youth girls all racing for the first time so we have to get to the trial videos. (8) BORYEONG ULTRA MAN was the fastest in the heats and won his test from the front. If he brings that form to the races, he will be the first to have every chance. (11) NONSTOP HUG also won her test, leading the entire lap and finishing in a fast time. She has the challenge of the widest gate here, but if she can find a forward position she can be in this. (4) GREAT POWER showed his pace during his test and eventually finished in 3rd place^rd place in good time, albeit well behind the heat winner. She is good at being on pace and can go a long way in this regard. (7) BAMTORI BAMBAM and (10) GAMDONGUI BAKSU others who showed anility during their morning tests.

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

Only mares in this girl. (5) DOLPHIN KICK finished between 3^rd and 5^e in five of six starts so far and she returned from an eight-month absence to run three^rd at this distance on September 19^ewhich shows on pace. She should dress up better for that run, and we can give her a chance here. After performing 3^rd on his debut (7) CRYSTAL MULGYEOL was also a runner in the Rookie Stakes in August but returned to shallower waters and finished 4^e in a similar race to this one on September 26^e. Franco is coming back and she could be involved. (8) MAGIC SHOW was an improved 3^rd at start three on September 12^e and I can build on that. (6) CHAMPUI SIDAE and (10) I’M THE ONE are others on the hunt.

Busan Race 3: Class 6 (1400M) Special Weight A/KRW 30 million

(7) GLOBAL FORCE has made good progress through three starts so far, culminating in a 2^i.e place in a race for all fillies over 1200 meters on September 26^e if you race skillfully. She was far behind a good winner, but she doesn’t need to improve much to improve again here. (4) DEIMOS was ordinary on his debut, but was an improved 4^e at start number two at 1200 meters, in midfield and finishing well. The step up in the trip could fit and he could get closer today. (5) DELEKOOMDA has mixed his form so far but continues with his 3^rd place at this distance two starts back, shall be considered as herein. (9) FLARE UP was a much improved 2^i.e place last time with great odds and will be much shorter this time. (6) JIJONSANBANG another one in line for the minors.

Busan Race 4: Handicap Class 5 (1300M) / KRW 45 million

(1) TOHAMSAN DRAGON remains a girl, but moves up in class with series 2^i.e in both his starts so far at 1200M and 1000M. It is less heavy; he signs nicely to keep up the pace and Seo Seung-un stays on. He can win. (4) FANTASTIC EAGLE ran 3^rd on his debut in the 100M before winning at number two in the 1200M on October 2^i.esettles in midfield and runs strong. He is higher in class, but 3 kg lighter, and he can measure up. (8) ALL ROUND ONE was a desperately close 2^i.e in this class over 1400M on October 2^i.e when it is slowly gone, but gathering well. With a better start here, she can make claims as Franco steps on board for the first time. Veteran (10) MAGIC ELEVEN enters back to back 3^rd places and can be there or there again. (2) POWER OF SUCCESS, another on the hunt.

Busan Race 5: Handicap Class 5 (1600M) / KRW 45 million

(4) ANN BUNNY returned in early September after a nine-month absence and achieved her first win of over 1300 million in early September, then returned on October 2^i.e and ran a very good 2^i.e on her first attempt in this class and distance. She remains lightweight, she can peak in third place and today she can go one step further. (11) MUHAN NAREUSHA achieved her first victory in start number four over 1400M on October 17^ecoming from far beyond the tempo. It’s higher in class and distance, but also not that the wide draw should be a problem, and at 3kg less, he looks good in this. (9) DOCTOR SOLAR came from far back to run 4^e in his first attempt in this class over 1400M on September 28^e. He may be willing to step back up to a mile. (10) BARBELL TROFEO and (2) ADELE HORANGI others in the frame.

Busan Race 6: Handicap Class 4 (200M) / KRW 60 million

(4) PACHAMAMA is a three-out-of-six winner so far, most recently in this class starting two back. She comes in with run 2^i.e on October 4^e having beaten some of today’s rivals in the process, and from a much better gate, she can be on pace and go one better. In three starts last year (5) WIND ABLE 2^i.e and debut and then won her next two, all in fast times. She hasn’t raced since, but she looked in very good condition when she won a trial at the start of this month and she will have plenty of support to make a winning return. (3) BRACKET LAUD was 3^rd behind Pachamama on October 4^e racing and being able to be in the mix again. The top players (7) BREDO MIRACLE, together with (6) DOCTOR CITY, have opportunities in a competitive race.

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

(7) CARIBBEAN BAY didn’t have too many excuses for a poor performance when she was well supported on September 28^e. When he entered that race he won back-to-back races in this class and distance, so we’ll draw the line and give him another chance today. The entire field must get a pass on their respective last. The unkindly named (6) FAT BOY was behind Caribbean Bay on September 28^e race but ran 2^i.e two starts can be made for him and he too can find his form today with an apprentice (still looking for his first career winner) claiming 4kg. (10) EOHWADUNGDUNG has yet to win in ten tries, but has a 2^i.e and a 4^e in two starts under Franco and could be in the mix. (5) NANEUN KKUM and the veteran (4) STATICE are other small hopes for money.

Busan Race 8: Handicap Class 3 (1800M) / KRW 75 million

(11) AWESOME BOY has two 2^i.e places and a 3^rd of his last three, most recently with a pair of contemporary rivals behind him on September 19^e. He’s a winner and five-time placegetter on this trip, and he could be the one to beat here. (12) CHAMP GO is higher in the class after a 2^i.e took place when he was only very narrowly defeated at this distance on October 2^i.e. He has lost a whopping 5.5kg and although he has the challenge of the widest gate, he can be in the mix. (10) FLYING KHAN comes in with a 3^rd place in this class above 1400M. He has also run well when shy at the Class 2 stumps and although this is only his second attempt at 1800M, he deserves attention. (2) DANGDAE STAR hasn’t had good recent form, but looked good when he won a class last weekend. If he hasn’t abandoned his race there, he could be worth it against great odds. (4) SEOGWI FLASH another place chance.