Seoul Saturday: race-by-race preview (November 29)

Saturday – Grand Prix Eve – there will be racing in Seoul with 11 races from 10:35 am to 6:00 pm. Here are the previews:

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

Youth girls, all but one of whom are racing for the first time. However, we side with experience and (8) SUPERDAY came off the pace and ran 3^rd upon debut over 1000M in September. He has had more than two months off, but the experience should serve him well and the step up in the journey may be suitable. (1) G FLEX was at pace 2^i.e in his trial in quite some time. He takes the lead well and can go a long way. (9) ROAD TO MOCCASIN and (2) PAS DE CHEVAL came home 1^st and 2^i.e during the trial period on November 6^e. If Moon Se-young is booked for the latter, he is sure to be supported. (11) BINNALEDS another who won her case.

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

After winning a test. (11) HAKSAN TAEPUNG ran 2^i.e on debut over this distance on November 1^stwho is largely in charge. She has the challenge of the widest gate here, but should have come for that run and can win. (2) YONGBIGYO has a 5^e and a 3^rd from two starts so far, most recently at this distance on November 2^i.e if you are on pace everywhere. Third, she’s a top performer fitness-wise, and she’s a danger. (3) SEVEN KAISER has a 3^rd and two 4^e place finishes from three outings so far, racing handily in each of them. From a good draw he can be up to speed and should be back in the mix. (4) RAON SNIPER and (5) SU BU TAI others who can challenge for the minors.

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

(5) LIVE STAR has a 2^i.ea 3^rd and a 4^e of three outings so far, last over this distance on October 18^e. A good draw and lack of any early pace in this race should see him on or close to the pace from the start and will be a short favorite to score. (1) EAN PERFECT has been slow both times so far, but has done well enough over 1200 million. The step up in the trip could fit, and he should be much closer today. (2) ROAD TO STAR has mixed its form, but does have a few 4^e places to his name, most recently on this trip, and that’s enough to get him up for discussion here. (11) BEOLGYO ALADDIN and (9) KN STORM others who can compete for a spot.

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

Only mares here. (11) HWANSANGUI NARA finished third in the August Rookie Stakes and while she finished in the listed youth company in September, she returned to shallower waters to take her first victory at 1300m on October 19.^e. Totally leading. She comes out higher in class and distance here and while she doesn’t get a weight drop or a good draw, she’s the one to beat. (7) ECHO STAR was a winner in its debut over 1000 million on October 18th^e can be seen everywhere at pace. She is in class, but should have come for that run and she can measure up. (4) CLUB Q achieved its first victory at this distance two races ago and then ran 4^e on her first attempt in this class a month ago. She’s a little heavier, but should be in the mix. (10) GINA SONG and (6) TIGER ROAR are other opportunities.

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

(4) SAMJEONG SPIDER was an absolute winner in its debut over 1200 million on October 18^escored well. He’s moving up in class and marginally in trip, but the way he’s winning suggests there’s more to come and if he drops in weight and gets pulled nicely he could win again. (10) GRAND KWAEMA is the wild card. He hasn’t raced since March and although he didn’t win before the layoff but finished in the top four in each of his six starts and although he didn’t give too many clues in a competent trial in late October, Moon is booked and can go well. (2) NAEGILUI ACE is a winner in this class and comes with a 4^e place on 1300M on October 25^e that she can match or better here. Last start winner (5) ROYAL SOCKS together with (8) GLOBAL HAMSEONG also great chances.

Seoul Race 6: Handicap Class 5 (1700M) / KRW 45 million

(5) DANGDAECHOWOL finally broke through on the thirteenth time he was asked in this class and distance on November 1^stcoming from the tempo. The win was coming and despite being 2.5kg heavier, he can maintain his form against this set of rivals. (2) LOVE SCARLET has yet to win but has had several near misses in her seven starts to date and the move to two turns for the first time could be what she needs to get one on the board under light weight. (8) GEUMBIT POWER came from way off the pace to score over 1400 million on October 18^e and while he is higher in class and in travel, he too is less heavy and can match (3) CHAM BBAREUN MAL and (9) BLACK RUSSIAN others in the frame.

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

(9) ROPPONGI DRAGON returned from more than four months of absence and ran 7^e from eleven to more than 1700 million on November 2^i.e. He should get fitter for that run, he has qualified twice at today’s distance and he can win here. It’s been a while since (4) SEOUL DOLPUNG last saluted, but he’s come closer again on his last few, culminating in a 2^i.e place in this class and distance on October 26^e when he led most of the way. He is 2 kg heavier here, but pulls very well to get back into the lead and he was able to continue all the way. (11) GANGCHEOL JEONSA overcame the same wide gate as today and defeated a few of today’s rivals on the way to 3^rd place in this class and distance on October 18^e and could be back in the mix. (8) MK LEE and (1) WHITE CARLA among others to keep safe.

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

A mix of experienced locals and inexperienced importers. (1) WE GO HIGH was class and distance winner in August and has since achieved a 4^e and a 3^rd from two consecutive appearances, most recently beating a few when leading much of the way on October 26^e. Moon Se-young has won twice with his and from the inside gate they need to get on pace and not get caught this time. (9) RAON SILENCE has won her last two in fast times over 1300M, both times from speed. She is in the class here, but is 3 kg lighter and can be competitive again. (10) BEOLGYO NAKSEONG debuted all the way back in 2024, but didn’t run again until September 21^st when 4^e in this class and distance. He can build on this. (11) HANAM ELDORADO and (2) MY MUNNINGS others on the hunt.

Seoul Race 9: Handicap Class 3 (1200M) / KRW 75 million

(7) STAR TREK wsn 4^e in a competitive Trophy race over this distance on an international weekend before finishing second^i.e in this class and distance on October 18^e when useful for speed and beating some of today’s rivals. She only gained 1kg and could still do a step better here. (9) HANSEN BRACING has won three of her last four, all at this distance and most recently on her first attempt in this class on November 1^st in controlling midfield and running through. She is 3 kg heavier, but a hat-trick cannot be ruled out. (5) PALO ALTO will have to draw an end to her last, but she could welcome the drop at a distance where she is two for two and if she can take the lead – which she should – she can be close. (2) RUN WILD and up in the class veteran (6) YESULIYA others to consider.

Seoul Race 10: Handicap Class 3 (1400M) / KRW 75 million

Wide open breed. (11) MIRACLE HANAM returned after more than six months of absence and ran a close 2^i.e in this class over 1200M on November 1^st. He should have taken advantage of that run, the step up to 1400M for the first time could fit, and he can win. (5) ELDORADO NOLBU was class and distance winner two starts back before running second^i.e on November 2^i.eclose to the pace for the first time. A student takes 4kg off his back and that should give him a great chance here. (6) HEALING HAVEN hasn’t raced since a solid 5^e place in a Trophy race in early September, but the veteran looks good here for some single-price appeal. (4) ACE K and (10) NO PROBLEM among numerous others with opportunities.

Seoul Race 11: Handicap Class 2 (1800M) / KRW 90 million

(2) BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN has nine top two finishes from fifteen starts and comes in having won over this distance last time. He is in the class here, but weighs less, is well marked and he can win again. Since his last win in June, (4) GANGNARU has finished in 2nd place^i.e in four consecutive races, two of which were at this distance and the most recent of which was his first attempt in this class. He remains under light weight and should be there or there again. (1) BROWN GOLD is winner of class 2 in the 2000M and came 2^i.e last time on October 18^e. From the inside gate he can settle behind the speed and be in the finish. (10) DRAGON BULPAE and (7) TRAUM KING are the other top contenders in a competitive final.