Year-End Showdown of Korean Horse Racing, 'Grand Prix' to Be Held at Let's Run Park Seoul on the 30th

"The stage everyone has dreamed of, the year-end championship decider, is back."

The 43rd Grand Prix (G1, 2,300m, open), which determines the strongest in Korean horse racing, will kick off in spectacular fashion as the 8th race at Let's Run Park Seoul on November 30.

The Grand Prix boasts the longest history and tradition among domestic stakes races and is recognized as the only 2,300-meter long-distance G1 race in Korea. It is a stage where the records, reputation, and pride built up over the year are settled in a single run, making it a true showdown where only the 'strongest' survive.

Since becoming an open race in 2015, horses from Busan-Gyeongnam have claimed victory six times, while Seoul-based horses have won three times, continuing the regional rivalry. This year, the lineup includes six horses from Busan-Gyeongnam, nine from Seoul, and one from Japan, making it the most diverse field ever and drawing significant attention.

This year's event features several key storylines: ▲ defending champion Global Hit's bid for a second consecutive victory, ▲ Seoul-based horses aiming to reclaim the throne, and ▲ Japanese contender Yumenohonoo's challenge for a first win.

This Grand Prix is expected to see an even faster pace as top domestic horses are joined by international entries. The competition is so fierce that it is difficult to predict a clear favorite for the win.

On race day, a variety of interactive programs will be available at the venue, including a 2026 Year of the Red Horse Wish Tree Certification Event, a contest to guess the winning horse, a year-end customer appreciation roulette event, and a mobile stamp tour. Participants in the mobile stamp tour will have the chance to win generous prizes through a drawing.

Global Hit 2024 Grand Prix Winning Moment.

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