Future Horse Racing Stars to Be Determined... Rookie Stakes Set for Simultaneous Start in Seoul and Busan

1,200m Showdown for Two-Year-Old Korean-Bred Horses
Rising Stars with Elite Pedigree and Impressive Debut Performances Face Off

The Korea Racing Authority (Chairman Jeong Ki-hwan) will hold the 'Rookie Stakes,' a race exclusively for two-year-old Korean-bred thoroughbreds, simultaneously at Let's Run Park Seoul and Busan on Sunday, August 17.

The races will each cover a distance of 1,200 meters, taking place as the 8th race in Seoul and the 6th race in Busan.

As its name suggests, the Rookie Stakes is a competition designed specifically for two-year-old horses, aiming to discover and nurture the 'rookies' of Korean horse racing at an early stage. More than just a race for new horses, it is regarded as a platform to identify horses with the potential to elevate the status of Korean racing in future events such as the Korean Derby, Grand Prix, and even on the international stage.

This year's event features a large number of entries that combine excellent pedigree with impressive performances in their debut races, making it difficult to predict who the ultimate winner will be.

At Seoul Racecourse, a total of 10 horses will compete in a fierce contest. Among them, four horses with outstanding pedigree and race performance have already emerged as strong contenders. In Busan, a heated competition among rising stars is also expected, drawing keen attention from racing fans.

Seoul Racehorse Wonpyeong Skit. Provided by Korea Racing Authority

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