LetsRun Park Yeongcheon Prepares for September Opening with First Mock Race and Operational Check

LetsRun Park Yeongcheon, which is scheduled to officially open in September, has conducted its first mock race as part of its efforts to inspect the regional touring horse racing system.

Korea Racing Authority announced that it held the first mock race on July 18, as part of two trial races scheduled for July 18 and July 25, to evaluate the newly introduced regional touring horse racing operation system—the first of its kind in Korea.

On this day, 21 racehorses in training at LetsRun Park Busan-Gyeongnam were transported to Yeongcheon using vibration-free dedicated transport vehicles. These vehicles, designed to comply with the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) guidelines, are equipped with vibration isolation technology and temperature and humidity control systems. Upon arrival, dedicated veterinarians and farriers inspected the horses’ health and their horseshoes.

Starting at 1:00 p.m., a total of three races—1,600 meters, 1,400 meters, and 1,200 meters—were held using the same procedures as actual horse racing. Over 140 operational staff and 70 horse racing officials participated, and all core IT systems, including betting, live broadcasting, and judging systems, were operated together to verify the overall operational stability.

A Korea Racing Authority official stated, “This mock race was significant for confirming the safe transport of racehorses with the highest priority on animal welfare, as well as the normal operation of the systems,” and added, “With the second mock race scheduled for July 25, we will make thorough preparations to ensure a seamless official opening in September.”

Racehorses arrive at Letsrun Park Yeongcheon in a vibration-free transport vehicle for their first practice race.

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