Priority 1 • JRA Central Japanese Racing (G1 Flagships)
Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Race Date
2026-11-15 • G1
Venue & Course
Kyoto Racecourse (2200m Turf)
Historical Par GLD
112 GLD
Purse
¥281,800,000 (~$1.9M USD)
Course Geometry, Pace Dynamics & Cross-Circuit Translation
Kyoto 2200m Outer Turf features the iconic 4.3m 3rd-corner hill climb and rapid downhill descent into a flat 403.7m stretch, rewarding fillies and mares who conserve momentum on the inside rail before accelerating at the 600m pole.
Historical Par GLD: 112 — All contender figures below are normalized onto the universal GLD Speed Figure scale.
Multi-Stage Countdown Milestones (T-30 to T-2)
T-30
Stage 1 — Early SEO Event Hub & Historical Par GLD Launch
T-14
Stage 2 — Contender & International Shipper Speed Figure Translation
T-7
Stage 3 — First-Turn Pace Map & Barrier/Bracket Bias Blueprint
T-2
Stage 4 — Final Declared Field, GLD Line & Exotic Blueprint
Projected Contenders — GLD Speed Figures & GLD Line
| Contender (ALL CAPS) | Localized Name | Origin | Proj GLD Fig | Peak GLD Fig | GLD Line | Handicapping & Pace Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CERVINIA | CERVINIA | 113 | 114 | 2/1 | Dual Classic filly carrying a 2kg weight allowance with high-efficiency Kyoto outer-course stamina. | |
| REGALEIRA | REGALEIRA | 111 | 112 | 7/2 | Sharp downhill-to-flat acceleration profile when securing clean racing room in the final 400m. | |
| STUNNING ROSE | STUNNING ROSE | 110 | 111 | 6/1 | Tactical early speed (EP) projection gives her first run off the Kyoto 3rd-turn descent. |