SEOUL   18 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Class 5 Handicap 1700m

Track: SOFT   Clouds (Max: 25)   True  

Max Gold has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. GIANT M (8) made progress last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1700m after being in the firing line on the turn. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. THUNDER GALLOPER (4) scored his maiden win last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by a head. Shaping up nicely and he should be in the finish again. SUMMER PARTY (2) improved last start to finish third over 1700m. Starting to put it together and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. DRAGON SQUARE (1) is a six-start maiden who finished second over 1700m last time out after being in contention on the bend. Steps up a level but he is up to the task.
1 35752 DRAGON SQUARE
TONY JEAN CASTANHEIRA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
KIM BYEONG JIN
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1700m, slow going 3 len behind Bazooka Boy carrying 56kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Dream Card with 56kg at $6. This is well within his grasp.
1
JOHAN VICTOIRE
RED, BLACK STAR, SLEEVES, RED STARS SLEEVES, White cap
2 19073 SUMMER PARTY
LEE SHIN WOO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
JEONG YOUNG SIK
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on May 4 over 1700m, 7 len behind Special Hill carrying 52kg at $7.50. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on April 14 over 1400m, 17 len behind Geumak Star with 52kg at $9. Well placed to take this out.
2
MOON SE YOUNG
GREEN, BLACK  CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Yellow cap
3 97225 THE GIANT
CHOI YEONG JOO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 53.0KG
PARK JUNG BAE
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1700m, on a slow track; 7 len behind London Victory carrying 53kg at $7. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Best Thor with 56kg at $4.33. Tricky assignment.
3
KIM JEONG JUN
PURPLE, YELLOW HOOP, PURPLE CHECKED SLEEVES, Black cap
4 5x081 THUNDER GALLOPER
HAM WAN SIK
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
BYUN GAP HAN
Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently won by a head at this track April 13 over 1700m defeating Blood Mountain carrying 56kg at $8.50. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Shadow Hunter carrying 56.5kg at $41. Winning chance again.
4
MOON JUNG KYUN
LIGHT BLUE, RED DIAMOND HOOP, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap
5 51337 MAX GOLD
SHIM SEUNG TAE
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
KIM EUN GAP
Useful type. At the latest run struggled in the run home; 7th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1700m, slow going 9 len behind London Victory carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Semyeong Lady with 54kg at $2.38. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
5
PARK EUL WOON
YELLOW , BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW  STARS, Royal Blue cap
6 60594 GALAXY SOCKS
LEE SHIN WOO
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 52.0KG
KIM CHANG SIK
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on May 4 over 1700m, 9 len behind Special Hill with 52kg at $15. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Raon The Tap with 52kg at $41. Looking to others in this race.
6
KIM OK SUNG
ORANGE, WHITE STAR, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, Green cap
7 41254 ACRO MARINE
LEE GWAN HO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
LEE GYEONG HUI
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sunny Road with 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Taeng Taeng Ball carrying 56kg at $3.50. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
7
KIM YONG GEUN
NAVY, ORANGE RED DIAMOND, SLEEVES, Brown cap
8 x3172 GIANT M
LUIGI-SALVATORE RICCARDI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
NAM KI TAE
Useful gelding. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1700m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Eunpa Joy with 55.5kg at $3.25. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Taeng Taeng Ball carrying 55kg at $5.50. Can take this out.
8
JEONG JEONG HEE
DARK GREEN, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, DARK GREEN ARMBAND, Pink cap
9 62087 BEAT RACER
LEE GWAN HO
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
HWANG EUN HO
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Sunny Road carrying 51.5kg at $34. Before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind Hangang Power carrying 52.5kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
KIM A HYUN
NAVY BLUE, WHITE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVE, WHITE STARS, Purple cap
10 79009 GEONGONILCHEOK
CHO HYUN SOO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
SEO SANG JOO
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, slow going 13 len behind Tristan Wangja carrying 52kg at $29. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1200m, 15 len behind Dragon Kingdom with 56.5kg at $41. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
LEE SANG GYU
RED, BLACK CHECKS, CHECKS SLEEVES, Light blue cap