EMPIRICAL COURSE & DISTANCE PILLAR GUIDE • KRA 1000m

Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park 1000m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks

Fast sprint where sweeping turn geometry allows 2nd–5th stalkers to challenge early leaders down the 460m stretch. (Inside Draw (1–4): 11.4% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 6.2% SR • Favored Running Style: High-S1F Speed & Pressing Stalkers)

Homestretch Length
460.0m (Longest Sand Straight in Korea)
Turn & Configuration
Left-Handed (Counter-Clockwise)
Track Surface
Silica Sand (8cm Cushion)
Elevation Profile
Wide, sweeping turns into a long 460m stamina-testing homestretch
Course & Distance Pillar Guides (Busan)

Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Busan 1000m)

RacecourseSurfaceDistanceClass / GradeStandard Par TimePar Velocity (m/s)Benchmark GLD FigSample Size (N)
BusanSand1000mClass 41:00.5016.53 m/s6626
BusanSand1000mClass 51:00.8516.43 m/s5850
BusanSand1000mClass 61:01.3516.30 m/s50248

Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Busan 1000m)

Barrier / Gate GroupEmpirical Indicator (% SR)Favored Running StyleEmpirical Course & Pace Notes
Inside Draws (Gates 1–4)11.4% SRHigh-S1F Speed & Pressing StalkersFast sprint where sweeping turn geometry allows 2nd–5th stalkers to challenge early leaders down the 460m stretch.
Middle Draws (Gates 5–8)8.9% SRHigh-S1F Speed & Pressing Stalkers460m Longest Straight in Korea • Sweeping Turn Radius • G3F Closing Split & Moisture (함수율) Balance
Outside Draws (Gates 9+)6.2% SRHigh-S1F Speed & Pressing Stalkers460.0m (Longest Sand Straight in Korea) • Wide, sweeping turns into a long 460m stamina-testing homestretch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park 1000m?

Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park (KRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1000m, standard velocities (m/s) and par finish times are normalized across the KRA class ladder alongside daily track variant and surface moisture adjustments.

What is the barrier draw and running style bias at Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park 1000m?

Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park features a 460.0m (Longest Sand Straight in Korea) homestretch (Left-Handed (Counter-Clockwise)). At 1000m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 11.4% SR compared to 6.2% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring High-S1F Speed & Pressing Stalkers. Fast sprint where sweeping turn geometry allows 2nd–5th stalkers to challenge early leaders down the 460m stretch.

How do surface going, rail shifts, or sand moisture affect Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park speed figures?

460m Longest Straight in Korea • Sweeping Turn Radius • G3F Closing Split & Moisture (함수율) Balance. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park past performances directly against other KRA venues.