Seoul Race 1 - 5f Stakes
SLING SMILE (8) owns the best race form after placing third at this venue over 1000m on debut, and that race-day experience is a clear advantage against so many first starters. He settled handy, was prominent on the turn and, while beaten seven lengths by Morning Chief, still showed enough to set the standard. LUMINOUS (11) looks the main debut danger, with the Concord Point-Fiy Star profile backed by a strong winning family headed by Fire Sword and Geuma Passionate. CUPID LUCKY (10) has a wide draw to overcome, but Seo Bum Seok's first-starter record and the Colors Flying line keep him firmly in the winning discussion. WONPYEONG CAT (9) has R Maia aboard and a trainer-sire combination with a solid place return, so he appeals as the next most credible debutant if he handles the occasion.
Jockey: Yoo Seung Wan
Weight: 53kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after finishing last on debut at this track, beaten over 17 lengths behind Golden Ventus at big odds. She was close enough at the turn before coming under pressure late, so there was no obvious excuse in the run. Barrier one and 53kg are small positives, but she has to produce a far stronger closing effort to trouble these.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13/06/2026 | - | COND A | $41,680.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Jeong Jeong Hee | 53kg | 1:02.20 | 2-6-9 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $23.40 |
| 7/10 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Jeong Jeong Hee | 1:02.20 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andre Luiz Da Silva
Weight: 55kgs
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Makes his debut from barrier two with Andre Luiz Da Silva taking the ride, which gives him a neat starting point for a first race-day assignment. He is by Hansen from Young Crown, with Young Fighter and Legend K giving the family some winning depth. The Ham Wan Sik-Hansen combination reads well enough to give him genuine place claims on debut.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Andre Luiz Da Silva | 1:03.00 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | Lee Hyeok | 1:02.20 | - | 2 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | Lee Hyeok | 1:02.30 | - | 2 |
| 28.35L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Johan Victoire
Weight: 55kgs
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Starts out by Shackleford from Special Chance and has Johan Victoire booked, which gives the colt a capable race-day partner. The family has produced winners such as Storm To Win, Sky Jejuhyang and Special Force, including some early 1000m performance. Even so, his overall profile is more one to watch unless he shows immediate race sharpness.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Soft | Song Jae Chul | 1:01.50 | - | 10 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Song Jae Chul | 1:01.70 | - | 6 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lee Hyeok
Weight: 55kgs
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Unraced colt by Uncaptured from Athena Thunder and drawn barrier four for his first outing. Half-brother Flash Thunder won twice at Seoul over 1200m, so there is some family ability, but the trainer-sire numbers are modest and the stable's debut record is only fair. He looks more of a long-range prospect than a leading player here.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | Jang Chu Youl | 1:00.50 | - | 1 |
| 28.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lee Dong Ha
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after finishing second last on debut at this track, beaten over 12 lengths behind Myeongseong Party at generous odds. He tracked the speed and was handy enough to the turn, but could not produce a challenge in the straight. The class drop gives him some scope to improve, though he has to find far more to become a winning threat.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 06/09/2026 | - | COND A | $44,590.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | R Maia | 54.5kg | 1:01.10 | 7-8-10 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Jo Jae Ro | 1:02.00 | - | 10 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | SP | Jo Jae Ro | 1:02.80 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kim Yong Geun
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes to race day by Dongbang Daero from Evergreen Tree and has a family that can produce early winners, with Champui Sarang successful on debut and Specialist also a two-time winner. Kang Hwan Min's first-starter record is respectable and Kim Yong Geun is a senior booking. He profiles as a sound place chance rather than the top pick.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | Kim Yong Geun | 1:04.00 | - | 11 |
| 8.05L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Choi Bum Hyun
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuts by Air Force Blue from Gold Fashion with Choi Bum Hyun booked, but the family page is light for proven winners among the listed siblings. Double Nine did manage a debut fifth over 1200m at Seoul, while Dragon Gold was well held at his first start. This colt will have to show more than the profile suggests to make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Choi Bum Hyun | 1:00.20 | - | 7 |
| 29.65L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Seo Seung Un
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after a debut third at this venue, beaten seven lengths behind Morning Chief on soft ground after settling handy and looking ready to pounce before tiring. That placing came at long odds, but it remains the clearest race-day evidence in this field and he already has 1000m experience. With natural improvement, he sets the standard.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 12/07/2026 | - | COND A | $42,190.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Soft | Jang Chu Youl | 55.5kg | 1:01.30 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $26.60 |
| 5/11 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Jang Chu Youl | 1:02.90 | - | 4 |
| 11.55L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ruan Merari Maia
Weight: 55kgs
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Makes his debut by Colors Flying from Compass Rose and has R Maia engaged, which is a positive riding booking for a first starter. The trainer-sire combination has produced a solid place return, while the family has had a few early runners around 1000m. Barrier nine is the query, but he has enough around him to be considered a genuine placing hope.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Soft | R Maia | 1:02.60 | - | 7 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Lim Da Bin | 1:03.00 | - | 1 |
| 29.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Felipe Quiroz Martinez
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuts for Seo Bum Seok, whose first-starter record is strong enough to command respect, particularly with a 67% place return from the sample supplied. By Colors Flying from Florida Power, he carries the same sire line as a couple of key runners here. Barrier ten is not ideal, but the stable profile gives him clear winning claims first time out.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Soft | Luis Felipe Quiroz Martinez | 1:02.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lim Da Bin
Weight: 55kgs
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First starter by Concord Point from Fiery Star and the family gives him a strong platform, headed by Fire Sword with 15 wins and Geuma Passionate with four. The Park Jee Heon-Concord Point combination has also produced winners from limited runners. Barrier eleven is the obvious obstacle, but his profile is strong enough to rate as a major danger.
Last Starts 36 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 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | Lim Da Bin | 1:02.60 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Lim Da Bin | 1:02.40 | - | 7 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Lim Da Bin | 1:02.00 | - | 2 |
| 16.75L | $0.00 | |
| 0/12 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | Choi Bum Hyun | 1:03.30 | - | 2 |
| 177.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | Lee Hyeok | 1:01.70 | - | 7 |
| 44.75L | $0.00 |