The Korea Racing Authority and Keeneland Association will partner to hold the inaugural Keeneland Korea Cup at Seoul Racecourse in South Korea Sept. 11. The 1800-metre event on the sand will have a purse of 1-Billion Korean Won (about $855,000). Also set for the same card is the Keeneland Korea Sprint over 1200-metres on the sand and worth 700-Million Korean Won (about $608,000). Both races are open to international runners.
“Following our recent promotion to Part II and our successful hosting of international races with Japan and Singapore over the past three years, we are delighted to present the inaugural Keeneland Korea Cup, the most valuable race ever to be run in Korea,” said Yangtae Park, Executive Director of Racing at the KRA. “Over the coming years, we plan to build this event into one of the top weekends of international racing in Asia.”
Keeneland President and CEO Bill Thomason added, “Keeneland is pleased to team with KRA in this exciting new racing endeavour. For many years, Keeneland has enjoyed a successful partnership with Korea and its horsemen through our premier horse sales. We now look forward to supporting the KRA as they prepare to welcome the world to Seoul.”
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