Global hit again! First grand prize race in the second half of the year 'KRA Cup Classic'Winning

Aug 08, 2024

Global hit and jockey Kim Hye-sun won the KRA Cup Classic. Photo courtesy = Korean Horse Association

Korean horse racing is now in its heyday of 'Global Hit' (Korean 4th generation Sue Brown, Kim Jun-hyun, Maji, and Bang Dong-seok, assistant teacher).

The second stage of the series 'Korea Premier'KRA Cup Classic' (G2, 2000m, ranking prize money of 700 million won) was held at Let's Run Park Seoul on the 4th. With all the famous horses from Seoul and Pukyong dispatched, the most anticipated 'Global Hit' crossed the finish line first, working with Kim Hye-sun, the queen of Daesang race.

'Global Hit', which won two games in the three-way race last year and ranked as the best three-year-old, continues to grow even at the age of four this year. In the first half of the year alone, 'Global Hit', which won the long-distance grand prize race twice, won 'KRA Cup Classic', the first grand prize race in the second half of the year and a point for the representative of the year. As a result, 'Global Hit', which ranks first in accumulated points in the Korean Premier, has now reigned as the champion of the Korean race.

Global Hit (far left) is leading the KRA Cup Classic at Let's Run Park Seoul on the 4th. Photo courtesy = Korean Horse Association

The starting table was opened in a scorching heat wave with a maximum temperature of 36 degrees. Eight-year-old veteran 'Heartbeat' took the lead amid the fierce battle for good conduct to catch the victory from the beginning. It was followed closely by the rock of fighting spirit, and 'Global Hit' was holding the check in the middle. Entering the last straight line, 'Ballet of fighting spirit' took the lead, mare rising star 'Wonderful slew' inside, and Chu Yip's genius 'Global Hit' outside embarked on a threatening chase. From the 200m mark of the finish line, 'Global Hit' began to lead the way, and was the first to cross the finish line.

The rival of 'Global Hit' came in second by 1 horse. 'Naalsniper', which accelerated at the end of the race, came in third, and 'Wonderful Slu' took fourth place, keeping the mare's pride. The veteran who led the race from the beginning came in fifth place, receiving applause from horse racing fans.

Global Hit and Kim Hee-sun won the KRA Cup at Let's Run Park Seoul on the 4th. Photo courtesy = Korean Horse Association

Kim Hye-sun, who won five Grand Prix trophies with this victory, said in an interview after winning, `It was difficult because I couldn't find a way out during the driving process," he said, explaining the fierce development. "The preparation process is difficult, but I'm most grateful to 'Global Hit' for always giving good results, and I'm glad that I repaid the fans' support."," he said.

Assistant teacher Bang Dong-seok, who is in charge of managing 'Global Hit', said "The weather was so hot that I was worried about the health of the riders and horses, but I believed in the victory."We will continue to challenge for the Korean Premier in the future, and we will first check the health of 'Global Hit' and make a decision in the future. I thank the horse racing fans for their support.

Reporter Lee Won-man wman@sportschosun.com

wman@sportschosun.com

Global hit again! First grand prize race in the second half of the year 'KRA Cup Classic'Winning

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