Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park 1600m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Busan’s signature mile: sweeping turns and the 460m stretch allow middle-to-outside stalkers with top G3F splits to close effectively. (Inside Draw (1–4): 9.6% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.4% SR • Favored Running Style: Balanced Stalkers & G3F Stamina Closers)
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Busan 1600m)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busan | Sand | 1600m | Class 1 | 1:38.80 | 16.19 m/s | 90 | 13 |
| Busan | Sand | 1600m | Class 2 | 1:39.70 | 16.05 m/s | 82 | 23 |
| Busan | Sand | 1600m | Class 3 | 1:40.10 | 15.98 m/s | 74 | 89 |
| Busan | Sand | 1600m | Class 4 | 1:40.95 | 15.85 m/s | 66 | 254 |
| Busan | Sand | 1600m | Class 5 | 1:41.80 | 15.72 m/s | 58 | 222 |
| Busan | Sand | 1600m | Class 6 | 1:43.00 | 15.53 m/s | 50 | 182 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Busan 1600m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 9.6% SR | Balanced Stalkers & G3F Stamina Closers | Busan’s signature mile: sweeping turns and the 460m stretch allow middle-to-outside stalkers with top G3F splits to close effectively. |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 9.1% SR | Balanced Stalkers & G3F Stamina Closers | 460m Longest Straight in Korea • Sweeping Turn Radius • G3F Closing Split & Moisture (함수율) Balance |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 7.4% SR | Balanced Stalkers & G3F Stamina 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 1600m?
Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park (KRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1600m, 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 1600m?
Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park features a 460.0m (Longest Sand Straight in Korea) homestretch (Left-Handed (Counter-Clockwise)). At 1600m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 9.6% SR compared to 7.4% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Balanced Stalkers & G3F Stamina Closers. Busan’s signature mile: sweeping turns and the 460m stretch allow middle-to-outside stalkers with top G3F splits to close effectively.
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.