Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 40 Million

Juvenile maidens with four of the twelve racing for the first time. (6) HWANGGEUMSEONG has a 3rd and a 2nd from two starts so far at 1000M and 1200M, racing close to the pace both times. He draws well to be on the speed again and he can make it third time lucky. (3) STRIKE ZONE has a 4th and a 3rd from his two previous outings. The 3rd came over this trip on September 22nd when he settled back and finished off very well. He comes into a much better gate today and he can win. (7) BLACK FALCON went through a couple of trials and then ran fairly for a midfield finish on debut. He can improve here. (11) LIGHT BROWN was slowly away and well back on debut but much improved on her second start on September 10th when 3rd over this distance and racing on pace. She isn't done any favours by the draw here, but she can be competitive. Among the first timers, (10) BEAT DRAGON looks the most likely to make an immediate impact.

Busan Race 2: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 25 Million

Two standouts here. (6) SEVEN DRAGON has been sent off at long odds-on in both start so far and has come up short in 3rd over 1000M on debut and then 4th over this distance on September 8th when he led for much of the way around. His times have been good, he should be on pace again and he can get it right at the third time of asking. (8) WONDERFUL CHEROKEE was sent off at big odds, on debut on September 22nd but ran a strong 2nd over this distance having been on pace throughout. He should have derived benefit from the experience, and he has every chance here.  (10) TRICKSTER did nothing on debut all the way back in March but trialled up nicely earlier this month and can be a different prospect this time around. (9) ANOTHER ONE and (2) CHEOGANG WEEK other minor money chances.

Busan Race 3: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 25 Million

A very modest maiden. (8) SINCHEON FIRST has a pair of 4th places among three starts so far, most recently at this distance on September 22nd when handy throughout. He can be ridden similarly here and has as much chance as any. (1) HAPPY BRIANNA enters off her best finish to date when 2nd in an all-filly race on October 6th. She settled right back that day before running on and while she was well beaten by a good winner, a similar run will see her firmly in the mix here. (5) UNJU TWO HEARTS showed solid improvement when 2nd at start number two back in August. She comes in here fresh after eleven weeks off and should be on pace. (11) NONSTOP DUTY and (4) WIDAEHAN SEONTAEK are the other placing contenders.

Busan Race 4: Class 6 (1600M) Special Weight A / KRW 25 Million

(1) SINHAN GAMBLE will be a warm favourite here. That's based on his last start 2nd on October 8th when, as has been his style, he went right back but then ran on strongly and was only narrowly denied the win. Three of today's rivals were behind him and he should be beating all of them here. (2) RUN TO KING enters off a fair 4th place at this distance on September 24th. He comes into a better gate today and can aim to better that finish. (4) QUEEN OF JOY returned from five months out to run 5th of twelve over 1300M on September 22nd. She should strip fitter for that run and the step up in trip can suit. (10) ANY SINGS and (7) ROCKS are among others who can be in the hunt for the minor money. 

Busan Race 5: Class 5 (1300M) Handicap / KRW 40 Million

(4) STAR DAERO was a winner on debut over 1000M on September 1st when settling handy and running on very well. He comes up in class and significantly in trip, but neither should be an issue and he can win again. (6) BEST CHAMP got his maiden win over this distance on September 15th, settling midfield before being ridden up to the pace and then running on. He is up in class here, but the extended trip can suit, and he can measure up. (9) HWANG YO remains a maiden but has never finished outside of the top-three. That includes his latest on October 6th when on pace and 2nd over 1200M at this class. He remains lightly weighted and should be there or thereabouts again. (8) RISE THE THRONE was an emphatic maiden winner last time out and comes up in class with the potential to measure up. (10) FABULOUS BEATER is the other logical placing chance.

Busan Race 6: Class 5 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 40 Million

Fillies (and one mare) only here. (10) MAGARITA was an excellent winner back in June at class 6 level and while she has just come up short in two tries at this class, most recently when 2nd on September 17th, she is worth another chance here. It's a tough race though. (5) MY MELODY struck at start number two over this distance on September 3rd when leading every step of the way and stopping the clock in a fair time. She comes up in class here but should be on pace again and has every chance of winning again. (8) DAMOA got her maiden win two starts back and then ran a good 4th over 1300M on her first try at this level on September 22nd, when coming from off the pace. She can be a danger here. (2) AMBITIOUS GIRL and (4) SEVEN QUEEN among plenty of others with placing chances.

Busan Race 7: Class 5 (1800M) Handicap / KRW 40 Million

(10) BACCHUS is the pick here. While he finished back in the field in the Rookie Stakes in August, he returned to run 3rd at this level over a mile on September 22nd when, as is his style, he settled right back and finished strongly. He comes up 2kg in the weights, but the step up to two-turns should be ideal – his stable has plenty of previous for winning at 1800M with juveniles – and he may take some beating. (4) PURPLE STAR beat Bacchus in that September 22nd race, showing at the front throughout and finishing 2nd. She draws well to get forward again and once more should be in this a long way. (3) SUNSHINE STAR was a winner at class and distance on September 17th, settling midfield and running on. He comes up 3.5kg in the weights but warrants respect here. (5) MILK DAY and (6) THE BEST EVER are others to consider.

Busan Race 8: Class 4 (1200M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

Two standouts here. (8) JEONGMUN COBIT was a winner at this class and distance two starts back before running 3rd on September 22nd. He has the fastest finish among these, Seo Seung-un climbs aboard, and he has every chance. (9) SOUTHERN JOY saw her winning streak come to an end when 2nd in a very quick race at class and distance on September 15th. She had previously won three on the spin at this distance including one at this class. In this company she should be on or close to the pace and she is the big danger. (6) I WILL THE STAR was 4th behind Jeongmun Cobit on September 22nd and can get close again. (4) SUCCESS MOCCA and (5) FLASHY CHARM others who could compete for the places.

Busan Race 9: Class 4 (1400M) Handicap / KRW 60 Million

Tricky race to finish with. We'll go with (7) HONOR LORD to complete a hat-trick of wins. He has won his latest two in fines style and quick times at this distance, most recently making all on September 17th with a few of today's rivals back down the track behind him. He comes up 3kg as a result but can win again. (6) GRAND SUN has finished no worse than 4th in eight starts so far. He has the fastest time of any of these for the distance and he will be finishing strongly here. He is a real chance. (2) GEUMA DEFT races for the first time since May. He looked very well when making all and stopping the clock in a fast time in a trial earlier this month and so long as he didn't leave his race there, he can be a danger. (1) HANEUL SEUNGNI and up in class last start winner (8) CAPTAIN COMMANDO are among plenty of others with at least placing chances.