EMPIRICAL COURSE & DISTANCE PILLAR GUIDE • KRA 1800m

Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park 1800m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks

Two-turn route where early speed duels frequently collapse inside the final 200m of the 460m homestretch. (Inside Draw (1–4): 9.5% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.6% SR • Favored Running Style: Sustained Two-Turn Stalkers & Closers)

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 1800m)

RacecourseSurfaceDistanceClass / GradeStandard Par TimePar Velocity (m/s)Benchmark GLD FigSample Size (N)
BusanSand1800mClass 11:53.7015.83 m/s9036
BusanSand1800mClass 21:54.6015.71 m/s8270
BusanSand1800mClass 31:55.8015.54 m/s74198
BusanSand1800mClass 41:56.6015.44 m/s66241
BusanSand1800mClass 51:57.5015.32 m/s58114
BusanSand1800mClass 61:49.0916.50 m/s500

Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Busan 1800m)

Barrier / Gate GroupEmpirical Indicator (% SR)Favored Running StyleEmpirical Course & Pace Notes
Inside Draws (Gates 1–4)9.5% SRSustained Two-Turn Stalkers & ClosersTwo-turn route where early speed duels frequently collapse inside the final 200m of the 460m homestretch.
Middle Draws (Gates 5–8)9.2% SRSustained Two-Turn Stalkers & Closers460m Longest Straight in Korea • Sweeping Turn Radius • G3F Closing Split & Moisture (함수율) Balance
Outside Draws (Gates 9+)7.6% SRSustained Two-Turn Stalkers & Closers460.0m (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 1800m?

Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park (KRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1800m, 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 1800m?

Busan-Gyeongnam Race Park features a 460.0m (Longest Sand Straight in Korea) homestretch (Left-Handed (Counter-Clockwise)). At 1800m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 9.5% SR compared to 7.6% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Sustained Two-Turn Stalkers & Closers. Two-turn route where early speed duels frequently collapse inside the final 200m of the 460m homestretch.

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.