Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park 1400m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Long backstretch chute into a single sweeping turn makes 1400m at Busan one of the fairest form tests in Asian sand racing. (Inside Draw (1–4): 9.8% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.3% SR • Favored Running Style: Mid-Pack Stalkers & Strong G3F Closers)
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Busan 1400m)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busan | Sand | 1400m | Class 1 | 1:25.50 | 16.37 m/s | 90 | 42 |
| Busan | Sand | 1400m | Class 2 | 1:26.20 | 16.24 m/s | 82 | 63 |
| Busan | Sand | 1400m | Class 3 | 1:26.70 | 16.15 m/s | 74 | 141 |
| Busan | Sand | 1400m | Class 4 | 1:27.10 | 16.07 m/s | 66 | 252 |
| Busan | Sand | 1400m | Class 5 | 1:27.80 | 15.95 m/s | 58 | 297 |
| Busan | Sand | 1400m | Class 6 | 1:28.90 | 15.75 m/s | 50 | 260 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Busan 1400m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 9.8% SR | Mid-Pack Stalkers & Strong G3F Closers | Long backstretch chute into a single sweeping turn makes 1400m at Busan one of the fairest form tests in Asian sand racing. |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 9.2% SR | Mid-Pack Stalkers & Strong G3F Closers | 460m Longest Straight in Korea • Sweeping Turn Radius • G3F Closing Split & Moisture (함수율) Balance |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 7.3% SR | Mid-Pack Stalkers & Strong G3F Closers | 460.0m (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 1400m?
Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park (KRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1400m, 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 1400m?
Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park features a 460.0m (Longest Sand Straight in Korea) homestretch (Left-Handed (Counter-Clockwise)). At 1400m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 9.8% SR compared to 7.3% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Mid-Pack Stalkers & Strong G3F Closers. Long backstretch chute into a single sweeping turn makes 1400m at Busan one of the fairest form tests in Asian sand racing.
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.