Korea Racing Authority launches 'Project to Discover a Second Nicks Go'

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The Korea Racing Authority's Equine Industry Research Institute will for the first time implement the 'Global Talent Horse Early Discovery Project' to accelerate the improvement of domestic Gyeongju horses.

This project is designed to scientifically evaluate the potential of two-year-old horses (born in 2024) using genomic analysis and smart training technologies, and to concentrate on raising superior horses.

The goal is to nurture a 'second Nicks Go' and grow domestic Gyeongju horses into world-class champions. The project aims to support not only winning in international Gyeongju races held in Korea, such as the Korea Cup, but also challenging the world's top stage through expeditions to the Middle East and the United States.

The project will proceed in four stages: 'Application and Registration → Genetic Ability Evaluation → Racing Ability Evaluation → Discovery of Talent Horses'.

The application period runs from June 1 to July 31, and applications can be submitted by horse owners or trainers (if the owner's duties are delegated). The cost is fully free.

A Korea Racing Authority official, who spoke with this newspaper by phone, said, "We aim to discover superior Gyeongju horses early by applying our accumulated K-Nicks genomic analysis technology and smart training research results to the field."

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