SEOUL   17 May 2025
 
GOING: S

Class 4 Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT   Rain (Max: 24)    

Strong tempo with East Gangjeok and Imro leading the way over Haksan Dark Horse. EAST GANGJEOK (10) had a bit on his rivals last time with an impressive 3 lengths win over 1400m at this track. Expected to cross from wide out. Leading contender. IMRO (3) is a promising type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Already a two time winner including last start when scoring by half a length over 1200m at this track. Races well here and looks a definite danger again. HAKSAN DARK HORSE (7) finished third two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths over 1300m at this track. It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is capable of another big performance. SEOUL DOLPUNG (8) stuck on well last start to finish second over 1700m at this track after showing good early speed. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
1 50865 SAENAE KHAN
HONG DAE YOU
5YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG
MOON GEUM CHEOL
Most recently struggled in the run home; 5th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Choego Game with 52kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jechuk Iho with 52kg at $23. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
JO SANG BEOM
RED, SUNGLOW HOOPS, SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, White cap
2 3x560 HEUNGHAENG BULPAE
LEE JOON CHEL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 52.0KG
LIM HAN YONG
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Raon Jewelstone with 52kg at $9. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1700m, 6 len behind Belotero with 52kg at $7. Win doesn't look likely.
2
MOON JUNG KYUN
SUNGLOW, NAVY BRACES, SUNGLOW SLEEVES, RED CHECKS, SUNGLOW CUFFS, Yellow cap
3 4121 IMRO
KIM DONG CHUL
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG
LIM SOO BOCK
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track April 12 over 1200m defeating Spartan carrying 55.5kg at $1.50. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1200m, nose behind Ssoara Star with 54.5kg at $2.25. Great chance to win again.
3
JO JAE RO
GREEN, BROWN CHEVRONS, CHEVRONS SLEEVES, Red cap
4 50x64 LEGAL HIGH
HAM WAN SIK
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
KANG KYUN HO
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 48 day letup. First-up 6th of 10 at this track on March 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Touch Charm carrying 52kg at $21. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track on March 30 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind London Ace with 52kg at $17. Can do a lot better than that last run.
4
FURKAN YUKSEL
RED, WHITE INVERTED TRIANGLE, WHITE SLEEVES ,RED CHEVRONS, Black cap
5 3480x TIZ MORNING
KOO JA HEUNG
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
OH JONG HWAN
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track December 21 over 1400m, 19 len behind Mr. Power with 54kg at $9.50. On debut fifth of 10 at this track December 9 2023 over 1200m, 10 len behind Magic Strong carrying 54kg at $41. Expect a forward showing.
5
KIM TAE HUN
LIGHT GREEN, PINK DISC, WHITE SLEEVES, Royal Blue cap
6 89x26 EINSPANNER
LEE SHIN WOO
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
JEONG YOUNG SIK
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming 2nd of 10 at this track on March 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Dreamer Whiz with 52kg at $10. Second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Haksan Speed with 52kg at $12. Happy enough to avoid.
6
JEONG JEONG HEE
OLIVE GREEN , BLACK  CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 28531 HAKSAN DARK HORSE
KIM YOON SEOP
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
HWANG BONG KI
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track April 13 over 1300m defeating Ryan Heart with 57kg at $3.90. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1300m, 2 len behind Giant Boss carrying 56kg at $9. Big chance to go back-to-back.
7
R MAIA
NAVY, WHITE HOOP, ARMBANDS, Brown cap
8 57x42 SEOUL DOLPUNG
LEE GWAN HO
4YO  GREY  GELDING 53.0KG
HWANG EUN HO
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on March 16 over 1700m, 6 len behind Mk Lee with 54kg at $19. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1700m, 6 len behind Vision Power carrying 52kg at $6. Among the winning chances.
8
JOHAN VICTOIRE
NAVY BLUE, WHITE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVE, WHITE STARS, Pink cap
9 9346x LEGEND K
KANG HWAN MIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
KANG GYEONG UN
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track February 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Oneuldo Smile with 55.5kg at $13. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at this track October 13 over 1400m, 16 len behind Dream Honour carrying 56kg at $19. Marginal prospects.
9
LEE HYEOK
WHITE,PURPLE CHECK,DARK GREEN SLEEVES, Purple cap
10 31141 EAST GANGJEOK
SEO IN SEOK
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
KIM YEONG GU
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 3 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Smiling Prince carrying 52.5kg at $3.25. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Mighty Ever carrying 52kg at $4. Big chance again.
10
KIM YONG GEUN
PALE GREEN ,RED DIAMOND,PALE GREEN SLEEVES,RED DIAMOND STRIPE, Light blue cap