SEOUL   22 Feb 2025
 
GOING: FM

Class 4 Handicap 1800m

Track: FIRM   Clear (Max: -1)   True  

Solid tempo anticipated with Blue Piora and Jeongsang Zeus matching motors. BLUE PIORA (3) finished just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second last start over 1400m at this track after racing on the pace. Drawn to enjoy a lovely run again. Nicely placed to take this out. GENTLE YARA (8) returned from a spell six weeks ago when he was in contention on the bend before being beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth over 1800m at this track. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PEARL POINT (1) doesn't win out of turn but was in the finish last time when beaten half a length into second over 1800m at this track. Settles back early but winds up late. One to consider. CHANGJOUI ACHIM (10) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1200m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. Likely improver who looks sure to play a big role.
1 7x852 PEARL POINT
LEE DONG KOOK
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
CHOI SANG GI
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on January 12 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Colgin carrying 52kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on December 15 over 1800m, 8 len behind Grand Silver carrying 52kg at $34. Will be charging home late.
1
FURKAN YUKSEL
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STAR, White cap
2 95044 SAEROUN BITKKAL
HONG DAE YOU
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
KIM CHONG SIK
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 18 over 1600m, 5 len behind Strength with 54.5kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Grand Silver carrying 55kg at $21. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
2
KIM OK SUNG
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND HOOP, Yellow cap
3 3422 BLUE PIORA
PARK YOON GYU
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 53.0KG
CHOI BYEONG WOOK
Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Chang Chang Socks with 53kg at $4.50. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mighty Sweet with 53kg at $4.33. Well placed to take this out.
3
C C WONG
INDIGO, WHITE STAR, CERISE SLEEVES ,WHITE STARS, Red cap
4 80x18 MAGIC POTION
MOON BYEONG KI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
KIM GWANG DU
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.3 len at this track December 29 over 1200m defeating Changjoui Achim carrying 53kg at $29. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Chang Chang Socks with 55.5kg at $5. Can improve on recent efforts.
4
JANG CHU YOUL
SUNGLOW, BLACK STAR, SUNGLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STARS SLEEVES, Black cap
5 45771 LUCKY BOOM
LEE GWAN HO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
HWANG EUN HO
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track January 12 over 1700m defeating Seungni Gongju carrying 57kg at $41. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on December 14 over 1700m, 8 len behind Best Jeonsa with 52kg at $6.50. Broke maiden status last time and is worthy of consideration.
5
LIM DA BIN
NAVY BLUE, WHITE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVE, WHITE STARS, Royal Blue cap
6 075 MK MOJJI
PARK JAE WOO
3YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG
KANG MAN GOO
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on January 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Yongam Sesang with 52.5kg at $41. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on November 30 over 1300m, 14 len behind Eldorado Haenam with 55.5kg at $81. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
JO SANG BEOM
RED,WHITE STARS,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND, Green cap
7 x5263 JEONGSANG ZEUS
KANG HWAN MIN
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
JUNG DONG JIN
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Geumse with 53.5kg at $6. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on December 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Pepper X with 53kg at $5. Genuine contender under these conditions.
7
KIM YONG GEUN
GREEN, RED VEE, GREEN SLEEVES,RED HALVES SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Brown cap
8 337x4 GENTLE YARA
LUIGI-SALVATORE RICCARDI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CHOI SANG IL
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on January 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Colgin with 56.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track on February 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Mauiway with 52kg at $41. Among the top chances.
8
JEONG JEONG HEE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE HOOP, Pink cap
9 29193 CHANIGO
SHIN SAM YOUNG
5YO  BROWN  MARE 52.0KG
MIN KYU DONG
Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on January 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Proceed with 51kg at $29. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 12 len behind Silver Rain carrying 51kg at $23. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
9
KIM JEONG JUN
GREEN, SUNGLOW VEE, Purple cap
10 x3852 CHANGJOUI ACHIM
KIM DONG KYUN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
KANG HYEON CHEOL
Comes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Magic Potion carrying 54kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dancing Whiz with 53.5kg at $34. Further improvement is anticipated.
10
R MAIA
NAVY, ORANGE DOUBLE BRACES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light blue cap
11 90447 ARGO GONGJU
SHIN SAM YOUNG
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
WOO TAE YUL
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at this track on January 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Gwanaksan O Two carrying 54kg at $9. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 8 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Smart Byeol with 52.5kg at $8. Needs to improve sharply.
11
O SU CHEOL
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHEVRONS , CHEVRONS SLEEVES, White and Light Blue quartered cap