Seoul Race 8 - 6f Stakes
HOPE K (5) First up from a spell. Comprehensive victory when winning by 5L last time at this venue and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Competing at a higher grade. Appears as a winning threat. THE ROAD (2) Blitzed its rivals when winning by 11L last run at this track and having second race start. Can find a nice position from the draw. Open to improvement and is a strong chance again. SOUTH CARNIVAL (4) Honest race when 2nd last run at this track but up in weight. Going well this preparation. Among the major players. A K JUN (6) Resumes from a spell. Solid effort when winning by 2 1/2L last time at this venue and showing consistent performance in races. Showing improvement in recent outings. Exotics chance.
Jockey: Johan Victoire
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a fifth at this track on good ground, beaten over 10 lengths by Hope K after leading. He had been seventh behind the same winner the run prior, beaten over 16 lengths after being sent out favourite. A previous win at this venue is the positive, but his two 1200m runs have not produced a placing and others bring stronger recent claims.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $148,630.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Good | Johan Victoire | 55kg | 1:12.10 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN | $148,630.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Soft | Johan Victoire | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | COND A | $69,470.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Johan Victoire | 55kg | 1:00.40 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/12 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Johan Victoire | 1:01.80 | - | 1 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lim Gi Won
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after a dominant debut win over 1200m at this track, beating Nareusya Goat by over 11 lengths in COND A company. He was a very short odds-on favourite there and picked up strongly in the run home, suggesting there was real substance in the performance. Already proven at this track and trip, he has the profile to go straight on with it.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/09/2026 | - | COND A | $77,030.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Fast | Lim Gi Won | 54.5kg | 1:12.80 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Lim Gi Won | 1:00.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | Lim Gi Won | 1:01.30 | - | 10 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ruan Merari Maia
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after making a clean winning debut over 1200m at this track, beating Torrens by four lengths as a well-supported favourite. He put a clear gap on the field once asked and has the same one-from-one record at the track and distance as The Road. This is a deeper test, but the debut form gives him a strong winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 10/10/2026 | - | COND A | $79,450.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Fast | Andre Luiz Da Silva | 55kg | 1:13.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | R Maia | 1:00.90 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | Andre Luiz Da Silva | 1:01.30 | - | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Choi Bum Hyun
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing second in a Handicap over 1400m at this track, beaten two and a half lengths as favourite. The run prior was another second, five lengths from Hope K, so his recent form has been honest without quite landing the win. With one win and four places from six starts, plus three placings from four tries around 1200m, he appeals as a reliable place hope.
Last Starts 34 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 | 11/10/2026 | 36 | HCP | $79,450.00 | Seoul | 1400m | Fast | Choi Bum Hyun | 52.5kg | 1:25.60 | 8-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $148,630.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Good | Choi Bum Hyun | 57kg | 1:12.10 | 7-3-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2026 | 77 | LR OPEN | $148,630.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Soft | Jo Jae Ro | 56kg | 1:12.40 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | SP | Jo Jae Ro | 1:00.50 | - | 9 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | 64 | COND A | $69,470.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | Choi Bum Hyun | 55.5kg | 1:01.70 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | COND A | $73,320.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Fast | Jo Jae Ro | 55kg | 1:14.90 | 3-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | COND A | $74,290.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Fast | Jo Jae Ro | 55kg | 1:15.70 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Jo Jae Ro | 1:01.90 | - | 5 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jang Chu Youl
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after stringing together three wins in a row, the latest a five-length success at this track where he beat South Carnival as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. He had also won his previous start by five lengths on soft ground, so the form has genuine depth. First-up readiness is the only query, but his record commands respect.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $148,630.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Good | Jang Chu Youl | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.33 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN | $148,630.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Soft | Lee Dong Ha | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2026 | 41 | COND A | $70,320.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | Jang Chu Youl | 55.5kg | 1:00.30 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2026 | - | COND A | $69,470.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | Song Jae Chul | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Jang Chu Youl | 1:01.80 | - | 9 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kazuya Asano
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after winning a COND A over 1000m at this track, beating Mighty Rog by two and a half lengths after settling just off the lead. He had been runner-up over the same trip the start prior, beaten three lengths as favourite. The first try around 1200m is the key question, though his last-campaign figures are sound enough for a placing push.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/09/2026 | 34 | COND A | $77,030.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Asano Kazuya | 54.5kg | 1:00.70 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2026 | 42 | COND A | $74,310.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Asano Kazuya | 54.5kg | 1:01.30 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | COND A | $69,470.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Asano Kazuya | 55kg | 1:00.40 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $10.30 |
| 7/12 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Fast | Asano Kazuya | 1:02.00 | - | 11 |
| 11.55L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | Asano Kazuya | 1:02.30 | - | 3 |
| 4.35L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Da Silva
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished fourth in a Handicap at this track last start, beaten just under four lengths after picking up nicely in the straight. That was an improvement on his previous fourth, when beaten just over eight lengths, but he remains a maiden after five starts and is unplaced in three tries at this track and distance. Blinkers go on, yet he still has to find a sharper level.
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 | 18/10/2026 | 28 | HCP | $63,560.00 | Seoul | 1200m | M | Francisco Da Silva | 52.5kg | 1:13.70 | 6-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2026 | 35 | HCP | $61,630.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Fast | Andre Luiz Da Silva | 52.5kg | 1:13.70 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN | $148,630.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Soft | Andre Luiz Da Silva | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 41 | COND A | $70,320.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | R Maia | 55.5kg | 1:00.30 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2026 | - | COND A | $69,470.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | Woo Incheol | 53kg | 1:01.70 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $37.10 |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | Good | R Maia | 1:02.50 | - | 5 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kim Tae Hun
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished ninth at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths in COND A company after settling rearward and making no impression late. His start prior was also a distant fourth behind The Road, again beaten over 16 lengths, and he remains unplaced from three career runs. The leading stable is a plus, but the exposed form leaves him with plenty to bridge.
Last Starts 21 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 | 24/10/2026 | 34 | COND A | $79,450.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Good | Andre Luiz Da Silva | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 8-7-9 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2026 | 28 | COND A | $77,030.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Fast | Kim Tae Hun | 54.5kg | 1:12.80 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | COND A | $74,310.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | Kim Tae Hun | 54.5kg | 0:58.80 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | Jang Chu Youl | 1:00.10 | - | 10 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | SP | Jang Chu Youl | 1:03.10 | - | 2 |
| 156.15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jo Jae Ro
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening unbeaten from two starts, most recently winning a Handicap at this track by two lengths as a very short odds-on favourite. His debut win over 1000m was even more decisive, beating G B Flash by seven lengths, and he has already won at this track and distance. The wider draw makes the task less simple, but his winning habit keeps him in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/10/2026 | 42 | HCP | $63,560.00 | Seoul | 1200m | Fast | Yoo Seung-Wan | 57kg | 1:15.10 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | COND A | $74,310.00 | Seoul | 1000m | M | Jo Jae Ro | 54.5kg | 0:58.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seoul | 1000m | SP | Jo Jae Ro | 1:01.10 | - | 4 |
| 13L | $0.00 |