International, the locals ready for what could be a faster than ever Korea Cup & Sprint

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The eve of the International OBS Korea Cup and Korea Sprint (1200m) saw rain shower steeped in Seoul Racecourse and although the prediction for Sunday is good, the wet job was able to provide a few lightning -fast times on the big day of Seoul.

If remake’s 1200m record should fall in the Korea Sprint (G3 1200M), Chanta Is the favorite to break it, and the legendary Jockey Yutaka Take is flying in to merge the four -year -old. The Japanese challenger will be confronted with the widest gate, but connections say that that is no problem.

“I think it’s better for us,” said Assistant Trainer Ueno Takaya. “It is much better than walking the risk of staying in. He is quickly starting and he can get himself in a good position and the rest will leave for Yutaka to decide his strategy.”

Veteran Tagano Beauty Has had a legendary career, but has never tackled 1200 meters before. “He is now eight years old, but he has the playfulness of a foal,” remarked assistant coach Koji Yamamoto.

“Sometimes he thinks he is on a rodeo, but during racing time with a jockey on his back he knows his work. We know that we are not the favorites, but that’s ok for us, he has a big late speed and we know he will be strong at the end.”

Sunrise Hawk Could be well suited for Seoul, according to assistant trainer Takuya Saito. “We think this song is more difficult than the one in Japan, but it is a strong horse, so this can work to his advantage. He is an intelligent and careful horse, and it is important to follow his rhythm. Yes, Chikappa is fast, but I think Sunrise Hawk is just as good.”

Hong Kong’s Self -improvement Perhaps the lowest rated international runner in the race with a considerable margin, but the team behind him is adamant that he is not only there to come up with the figures and according to assistant Wang IP they have a clear strategy for Jockey Jerry Chau.

“Gate Seven is fine, we will just worry about the three or four horses directly in us,” Wang said. “His gate speed is good; he can lead or follow the pace. We think this race can suit him and that’s why he is here.”

The best local competition is Vincero Cavallo And make no mistake, he is a live chance if he brings his best. He racet for the first time since he sweeps the Sprint series in May and trainer SEO in-seok says he is ready.

“We started racing him in the summer, but decided not to do it because it was too hot, so we spent two trials instead. We have it at 90% and with the intention of being 100% on the racing day.”

There are thirteen in the Korea sprint with a local post time of 15:25. The race offers qualification for the Cygames Fokers’ Cup Sprint in Del Mar.

The Korea Cup (G3 1800M), which offers an automatic qualification for the dirt mile of the Breeders’ Cup, is colored by the American Hong Kong Group Race support pillar Chancheng Glory.

The “Pride of Iowa” racet for the first time on a different surface than grass, but assistant trainer Sit, who represents Francis Lui in Korea, put good conscience away the obvious question for possibly the hundredth time this week, which this week insists that yes, Chancheng Glory can handle the sand.

“He was bred American; he experienced dirt when he was young. This horse likes a fast pace, so he will be happy when the speed is on. I know the racing pattern in Korea, and I think this horse can like it.”

SIT knows what he is talking about much more than we ask the questions, such as in his jockey days, he completed a short -term permit at Busan.

The Japanese challenge in the cup is formidable and is led by the well -processed RamjetThe winner of the G3 Unicorn Stakes from 2024, which ran both in the Saudi Cup and Dubai World Cup in the World Cup of Dubai earlier this year, before he returned to Japan and was walked in the Teio Sho of July, where he was defeated by Dikttaen, who was also in Seoul.

“He rested (the trip to Saudi and Dubai) but it went well, he travels well and the trip to Korea is short,” said assistant Katsuki Tataki. “The Teio show was a tough race and the pace was fast, so it didn’t go in favor of Ramjet. We’ll see what happens (this time).”

In terms of DiktaeanHe finished 4^one to Ramjet’s 6^one In the Teio SHO, with Wilson Tesoro, last year the second place of Korea Cup, sandwiched between them in 5^one.

“In regional (nar) long distance races in Japan he is top class,” said Nigishi, accompanied by the horse in Seoul. “He is not a leader, so our strategy is to follow and then pass. The pace was so hot in the Teio Sho, so it didn’t work completely. He is great, in the best condition, and we are here to win.”

However, the Korean local media have made the other Japanese competition, their top choice. It was a long time ago Loud heir Won but he consistently raced against the best.

“He is strong but also very flexible,” said assistant Masanari Tanaka. “It did not go to our way in the STAKES of February or the Elm Stakes, where he did not start well. The jockey is happy with Gate 6, so I think we will have a good start and a good result.”

Success Baekpa Leads the local challenge. “He didn’t really win at 1800m.” Trainer Min Jang-Gi started somewhat pessimistic, “and that bothered me a bit. We are still thinking about the strategy, last year Crown Pride came around and led and won while Wilson Tesoro, who was a favorite, kept up and never made up the ground. We want to be close by.”

Eleven runners go to the post for the Korea Cup with a local post time of 16:45.