SEOUL   05 May 2024
 
GOING: SP

Class 1 Handicap 2000m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 20)    

The speedy Argo Smile should find the front with Naol Sniper and Mighty New on his heels. ARGO SMILE (1) is racing well this time in work, including a last start win over 1800m at this track to bring up five wins from nine runs in the campaign. Has a fine record here with six wins from 14 starts. Sure to go well. MIGHTY NEW (10) improved last start to finish third over 1800m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. NAOL SNIPER (11) had been in top form landing three consecutive wins but last start missed the frame when eighth over 2000m at this track. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. One of the main contenders. SOUL MERIT (4) was prominent at the turn and finished second last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run.
1 61521 ARGO SMILE
CHOI YONG GEON
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
WOO TAE YUL
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track April 7 over 1800m defeating Soul Merit carrying 51.5kg at $2.10. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on March 9 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Wolf Play carrying 58kg at $3. No reason he cannot salute again.
1
K A'ISISUHAIRI
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHEVRONS BODY, SLEEVES, White cap
2 75x88 IRON SOCKS
LEE SHIN WOO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG
KIM CHANG SIK
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Complete Value carrying 55kg at $23. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Mighty Look carrying 58kg at $26. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
2
LEE HYEOK
ORANGE, WHITE STAR, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, Yellow cap
3 8x625 JANGSAN MONSTER
TONY JEAN CASTANHEIRA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
KIM BYEONG JIN
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Argo Smile with 52.5kg at $6. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Mighty Good carrying 53.5kg at $26. Genuine chance this time around.
3
SONG JAE CHUL
RED, BLACK STAR, SLEEVES, RED STARS SLEEVES, Red cap
4 x6872 SOUL MERIT
JUNG HO IK
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
PARK NAM SUNG
Useful entire. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Argo Smile with 55.5kg at $8. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on February 17 over 1800m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Nut Play with 57.5kg at $41. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
4
LIM DA BIN
NAVY, WHITE DIAMOND, SLEEVES WITH NAVY ARMBAND, WHITE COLLAR, Black cap
5 x7355 NORTHERN TIME
SEO IN SEOK
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
CHOI SANG IL
Useful type. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 10 len behind Mighty Good carrying 56kg at $8. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Leewolma with 56kg at $8. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
5
JEONG JEONG HEE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE HOOP, Royal Blue cap
6 60x27 URI
KANG HWAN MIN
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
KIM JIN TAE A
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 43 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 12 at this track on February 4 over 2300m, 2 len behind Chief Indy with 52kg at $41. Second-up 7th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 13 len behind Mighty Good carrying 56.5kg at $29. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
D BREUX
LIGHT BLUE, NAVY SEAMS, ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 70330 BRIGADIER GENERAL
SEO BUM SEOK
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
CHENG TING KONG
Useful entire. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 24 len behind Mighty Good with 58kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on February 4 over 2300m, 4 len behind Chief Indy carrying 52.5kg at $4. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
7
KIM JEONG JUN
NAVY, RED EPAULETTES, NAVY, YELLOW CHEVRONS SLEEVES, Brown cap
8 0x846 NAMSANUI BYEOL
LUIGI-SALVATORE RICCARDI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 52.0KG
LEE KI SUN
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1800m, 14 len behind Argo Smile with 52kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bolt Man with 52kg at $29. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
8
JOHAN VICTOIRE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE INVERTED TRIANGLE, COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES WITH BLACK CHEVRONS, Pink cap
9 06084 JANGSAN LASER
CHOI YONG GEON
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
KIM BYEONG JIN
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1800m, 11 len behind Argo Smile with 55kg at $13. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 12 len behind Bolt Man carrying 55kg at $12. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
LEE HYEON JONG
RED, BLACK STAR, SLEEVES, RED STARS SLEEVES, Purple cap
10 21843 MIGHTY NEW
HAM WAN SIK
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
CHO JAE HYANG
Useful type. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Mighty Good with 57.5kg at $2.75. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Leewolma carrying 57.5kg at $3.75. Can improve again. Top chance.
10
C C WONG
MEDIUM BLUE, ORANGE VEE, ORANGE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE SEAMS SLEEVES, Light blue cap
11 41118 NAOL SNIPER
LEE JOON CHEL
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
LEE KYOUNG HO A
Resumes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 8th of 15 at this track on March 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Global Hit carrying 56.5kg at $13. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track January 27 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Lucky Sun with 58kg at $2.75. Capable of more – worth another chance.
11
KIM YONG GEUN
RED, WHITE STAR, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White and Light Blue quartered cap