BUSAN   28 Apr 2024
 
GOING: F

Class 5 Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 23)    

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Max The Cat. EUNSEONG CHAMPION (8) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 6 lengths at this track over 1600m. One of the top chances again. LEMON DRAGON (5) recorded a strong maiden win over 1600m at this track last time, getting there by 5 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and he is a great chance to go back-to-back. MAX THE CAT (3) lines up for the first time since February 23. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1600m at this track. Definite top-three chance. BACKTOTHECHAMPION (10) has not been sighted since he finished 11th over 1800m at this track on February 23. Is lightly raced and looks forward enough after a solid recent trial. Big run is likely.
1 65197 ASTIN MARINE
LIM KEUM MAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
LEE GYEONG HUI
Useful type. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on March 3 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Yeonggwanguiprince with 54.5kg at $5.50. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1800m, 17 len behind Chas Palpal with 54.5kg at $4.50. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
1
CHAE SANG HYUN
NAVY, ORANGE RED DIAMOND, SLEEVES, White cap
2 7350x UNJU WINNER
SUNG-J KWON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
BOO SOO SUN
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at this track February 23 over 1800m, 36 len behind Seogwi Perfect with 55.5kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at this track September 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fire Magic with 54.5kg at $15. This looks a stern test.
2
JEON JIN GU
YELLOW, RED STARS BODY, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
3 4x21x MAX THE CAT
AN WOO SUNG
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG
LIM HAN YONG
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 1.0 len this track February 23 over 1600m defeating Wonderful Kaylan carrying 56kg at $2.25. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track January 26 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Chrysol Sierra with 56kg at $9.50. Looks a key runner.
3
PARK JAE I
YELLOW, NAVY BRACES, YELLOW, RED CHECKS SLEEVES, Red cap
4 10605 GOOD DADDY
BAIK KWANG YEOL
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
LEE JANG HYUN
Useful colt. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Sky Jilju with 53.5kg at $26. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1800m, 24 len behind Chas Palpal with 54kg at $15. Will be doing best work late.
4
JUNG DO YUN
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE SPOTS, SLEEVES, Black cap
5 6941 LEMON DRAGON
BART RICE
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 53.0KG
KIM BYEONG JIN
Racing well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track March 29 over 1600m defeating Trickster carrying 56kg at $1.80. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Stealth Mode carrying 56kg at $17. Another win cannot be ruled out.
5
MASASHI UEDA
RED, BLACK STAR, SLEEVES, RED STARS SLEEVES, Royal Blue cap
6 67187 AQUARIUS
HA MU SEON
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
CHEONG SOL
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1800m, 8 len behind Success Flying with 52kg at $15. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1800m, 9 len behind Seogwi Perfect with 52kg at $34. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
6
JEONG DONG CHEOL
NAVY, WHITE DIABLO, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, White cap
7 68x36 GANGSEO JEORYEONG
KIM YOUNG KWAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
D R M CITY
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1800m, 7 len behind Concord Park with 53.5kg at $9. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Miracle Marine carrying 54kg at $13. Genuine contender under these conditions.
7
LEE HONG RAG
NAVY, WHITE VEE, WHITE SLEEVE, NAVY ARMBANDS, Brown cap
8 9x421 EUNSEONG CHAMPION
LEE JUNG PYO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
EUN SEONG
Racing well. Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 6 len at this track March 17 over 1600m defeating Blue Point with 56.5kg at $1.67. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on February 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Flying Dia with 54.5kg at $26. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
8
F F DA SILVA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, HOOPS SLEEVES, Pink cap
9 43847 OK DREAM
YOUN YOUNG HUN
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
KIM JI HYUN
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Sincheon First with 55kg at $10. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Yeonggwanguiprince carrying 55kg at $8. A top-three finish would surprise.
9
YOON HYUNG SEOK
PINK, BLACK BLACK DIAMOND BAND, STRIPES SLEEVES, Purple cap
10 9530x BACKTOTHECHAMPION
LIM KEUM MAN
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
MOOJIGAE RENTCAR
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track February 23 over 1800m, 33 len behind Seogwi Perfect with 55.5kg at $4. On debut seventh of 11 at this track May 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind For The Goodtime with 55kg at $11. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
10
CHOI SI DAE
NAVY,WHITE DIAMOND, HOOPS SLEEVES, Light blue cap
11 09x50 FINAL FRONT
MIN JANG GI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
KIM WOOK SOO
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Success Flying carrying 55kg at $51. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind Fast Gun carrying 51kg at $41. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
GWON O CHAN
NAVY, YELLOW DISC, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS SLEEVES, Brown cap
12 48228 WONDERFUL KAYLAN
THOMAS GILLESPIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
JI SEONG BAE
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Doctor Captain with 52kg at $6.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on February 23 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Max The Cat carrying 54kg at $4. Among the better chances.
12
SONG KEONG YUN
RED, NAVY QUARTERS, SLEEVES, RED HALVES, Yellow and Light Blue quartered cap