Former Kranji-based Malaysian jockeys CC Wong and Harry Kasim embarked on new beginnings in Seoul, South Korea, this past weekend, as they made their respective debut in the saddle there.
Wong, who was last seen at Kranji winning aboard Pacific Emperor in the G3 Merlion Trophy on October 29 last year before being suspended for four months due to an improper riding charge, performed better of the two riders.
He secured two wins and a third place from five rides across two days. In contrast, Kasim managed only one minor placing from five rides on Saturday and did not ride on Sunday.
CC Wong has a double but The Moon Strikes Back. Se-young snares his second of the day as US import Geoljak Choegang (Preservationist-Bronze Beauty) gets her maiden win at start seven in Seoul race 8https://t.co/jhD4oHKCYj
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Wong’s first victory came in Race 3 on Sunday, when he guided the outsider, World King Man, to triumph in the Class 5 race over 1400m, returning at odds of $29.2. He then claimed his second win in Race 7, piloting the $9.5 chance, Eunhye, to victory in the Class 4 race over 1300m.
Double for CC Wong as he takes 9/1 chance Eunhye (Menifee-Catch The Spirit) all the way in Seoul race 7https://t.co/UqEP36A9Gu
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Although Kasim failed to secure a win on his debut, he did manage a third-place finish in the Class 6 race over 1400m on Saturday. However, his other mounts were less impressive, with three of them finishing last while his last ride on the day checked in seventh.
