Busan Korea Race 5 - 6 1/2f Stakes
YEONGGWANGUI HOPE (5) is the one to beat after a clear second-run lift, finishing fifth at this venue and beaten five lengths by Smart Yulim after being run down late. His debut was far too plain, but the improvement was sharp and he has the right third-up profile to keep progressing. TWOTWO SPACE (3) has been fourth at both starts, was near the top of an open market last time and worked home well after giving away a start, making him the main danger. UNION FLASH (10) placed on debut over this trip at this venue, beaten over 11 lengths by Art Tree, but that race experience, light weight and immediate placing profile keep him firmly involved. OASIS SHACKLE (11) has been well beaten twice, yet he is race-fit third-up and has already seen around 1300m, so improvement into the placings is plausible.
Jockey: Lee Hong Rag
Weight: 52kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing eighth at this venue, well beaten by 24 lengths behind Infinite Winner when unable to close from back in the field. Her debut was also safely held, beaten over 15 lengths after being unwanted in the market. The light weight, claim and first-time blinkers give her some help, but she has a fair gap to close on exposed form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 30/08/2026 | 205 | COND A | $44,590.00 | Busan Korea | 1300m | M | Lee Hong Rag | 52kg | 1:20.30 | 3-4-8 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Nam Jeong Hyeok | 1:02.40 | - | 6 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | COND A | $44,580.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Fast | Lee Hong Rag | 52kg | 1:17.70 | 7-9-7 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $68.40 |
| 4/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Lee Hong Rag | 1:04.00 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Seo Gang Ju
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a lengthy eight-month spell after ending last campaign with a seventh at this venue, well beaten behind Doctor Punch at long odds. Her previous run was second last and beaten 28 lengths, so the recent race record is thin. She is unplaced from three starts around 1300m, which keeps the task demanding unless she returns a markedly better horse.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Hong Hwan Woong | 1:02.20 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 20/03/2026 | 98 | COND A | $29,330.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Fast | Son Gyeong Min | 50.5kg | 1:15.20 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $78.80 |
| 9/10 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | COND A | $31,280.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Fast | Seo Gang Ju | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 7-8-9 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $62.20 |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | COND A | $32,110.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Fast | Lee Sung Jae | 54kg | 1:16.70 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | M | Jin Kyum | 1:01.30 | - | 3 |
| 15.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yoon Hyung Seok
Weight: 55kgs
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Has shaped with promise in two fourths at this venue, most recently beaten six and a half lengths by Oasis Angel after giving away a start and working home well. He was much firmer in the market than on debut, when he also finished strongly from well back over 1000m. Third-up and race-fit, he brings enough progression to be a genuine winning chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 04/09/2026 | 26 | COND A | $29,730.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Fast | Jin Kyum | 54.5kg | 1:15.60 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2026 | - | COND A | $44,590.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Yoon Hyung Seok | 54.5kg | 1:02.00 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Yoon Hyung Seok | 1:01.20 | - | 8 |
| 7.95L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Yoon Hyung Seok | 1:00.70 | - | 3 |
| 30.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lee Dong Ha
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after an improved fourth over 1000m at this venue, beaten nine and a half lengths but finishing off from well back. That was a step up on her debut eighth, when beaten over 16 lengths. The first try around 1300m is the key question, and she will have to turn late work into a much stronger overall result.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 21/08/2026 | 42 | COND A | $44,590.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Good | Jo In Kwon | 52.5kg | 1:00.70 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | COND A | $42,190.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Lee Hyo Sik | 53.5kg | 1:00.30 | 6-9-8 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $20.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Soft | Lee Hyo Sik | 1:02.70 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jin Kyum
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening with the strongest recent profile in the race, having improved sharply to finish fifth at this venue, beaten five lengths by Smart Yulim after being run down late. That was a major step forward from a long-way debut defeat when at big odds. Third-up, with first-time blinkers and a leading local rider aboard, he looks well placed to go close.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/08/2026 | 37 | COND A | $29,730.00 | Busan Korea | 1300m | Fast | Park Jae I | 54.5kg | 1:23.10 | 5-1-5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Lee Sung Jae | 1:01.90 | - | 9 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | COND A | $42,190.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Fast | Masa Tanaka | 55.5kg | 1:14.10 | 8-9-11 | 11 |
| 22.5L | $53.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Soft | Jin Kyum | 1:01.10 | - | 8 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jo In Kwon
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a two-month break after a debut sixth over 1000m at this venue, beaten seven and a half lengths by Doctor Atlantic after settling back and making limited impact. He was unwanted in the market there, so some improvement is required, but he is still lightly raced. The 1300m is new, and his place claims rest on taking a natural step forward second-up.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | COND A | $44,590.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Jo In Kwon | 54.5kg | 1:01.00 | 7-9-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Jo In Kwon | 1:03.10 | - | 11 |
| 6.55L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Jo In Kwon | 1:01.60 | - | 4 |
| 19.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jeon Jin Gu
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fourth at this venue, though the margin was still over 19 lengths behind Infinite Winner. She did close off from well back, but that followed a ninth, beaten over 13 lengths, when unwanted in the market. With no placings from three starts around 1300m, she has to find a much sharper race shape and finish.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 30/08/2026 | 35 | COND A | $44,590.00 | Busan Korea | 1300m | M | Jeon Jin Gu | 54kg | 1:20.30 | 10-7-4 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/07/2026 | 28 | COND A | $28,130.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Fast | Jeon Jin Gu | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $89.10 |
| 11/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | COND A | $41,680.00 | Busan Korea | 1300m | Fast | Song Keong Yun | 55kg | 1:20.90 | 9-11-11 | 2 |
| 26.6L | $86.70 |
| 7/10 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | M | Song Keong Yun | 1:01.40 | - | 6 |
| 11.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tanaka Masakazu
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up now after being disappointing when eighth at this venue, beaten over 13 lengths by Lost Kingdom despite being near the top of an open market. His debut fifth reads better, as he was beaten six lengths and finished off from well back. A return to that first-run effort would put him in the minor-money mix, but he has to rebound from a plain resumption.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 11/09/2026 | 133 | COND A | $30,810.00 | Busan Korea | 1400m | Fast | Lee Sung Jae | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 3-6-8 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Good | Lee Sung Jae | 1:01.30 | - | 8 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | COND A | $28,390.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Good | Francisco Da Silva | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 10-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $12.60 |
| 5/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Park Jae I | 1:01.90 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Song Kyeong Yun
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after a costly ninth over 1000m at this venue, beaten over 14 lengths by Musket Storm despite being near the top of an open market. His debut seventh had some late merit, but he was still beaten over 13 lengths. He has already missed a place around 1300m, so the improvement required is substantial.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | COND A | $44,590.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Good | Song Keong Yun | 54.5kg | 1:00.70 | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | COND A | $42,190.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Fast | Choi Si Dae | 55.5kg | 1:14.10 | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $29.30 |
| 4/11 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Song Keong Yun | 1:00.70 | - | 4 |
| 16.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Son Gyeong Min
Weight: 52kgs
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Placed on debut at this venue over 1300m, finishing second to Art Tree despite being unwanted in the market. The margin was over 11 lengths, so it was not a dominant form reference, but he did enough at his first race start to stand above many of these. With the light weight, claim and race experience now behind him, he has a strong chance to improve again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/09/2026 | - | COND A | $29,730.00 | Busan Korea | 1300m | Fast | Son Gyeong Min | 51.5kg | 1:21.80 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Fast | Seo Gang Ju | 1:03.70 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Choi Eun Gyeong
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing eighth over 1000m at this venue, beaten over 13 lengths by Musket Storm when an outside chance in betting. His debut was also an eighth, beaten over 20 lengths after failing to come into contention. Third-up, with the class drop and first-time blinkers, he can improve, but the evidence points more to a place hope than a win threat.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | COND A | $44,590.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | Good | Seo Seung Un | 54.5kg | 1:00.70 | 5-4-8 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | COND A | $28,130.00 | Busan Korea | 1200m | Fast | Nam Jeong Hyeok | 53.5kg | 1:13.80 | 7-6-8 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $13.70 |
| 6/8 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Busan Korea | 1000m | M | Seo Seung Un | 1:00.50 | - | 5 |
| 18L | $0.00 |