EMPIRICAL COURSE & DISTANCE PILLAR GUIDE • JRA 1600m

Chukyo Racecourse 1600m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks

Chute start near the 1st/2nd corner makes inside-to-middle draws advantageous into the backstretch climb. (Inside Draw (1–4): 10.3% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.1% SR • Favored Running Style: Inside-to-Mid Stalkers (OP / PCK))

Homestretch Length
412.5m (Turf) / 410.7m (Dirt)
Turn & Configuration
Left-Handed (Counter-Clockwise)
Track Surface
Turf & Dirt
Elevation Profile
3.5m total undulation with a steep 2.0m homestretch slope
Course & Distance Pillar Guides (Chukyo)

Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Chukyo 1600m)

RacecourseSurfaceDistanceClass / GradeStandard Par TimePar Velocity (m/s)Benchmark GLD FigSample Size (N)
ChukyoTurf1600mG11:33.0817.19 m/s118185
ChukyoTurf1600mG21:33.4617.12 m/s114260
ChukyoTurf1600mG31:33.7317.07 m/s104410
ChukyoTurf1600mOpen / Listed1:34.0117.02 m/s98480
ChukyoTurf1600m3-Win Class1:34.2816.97 m/s921,240
ChukyoTurf1600m2-Win Class1:34.6216.91 m/s842,650
ChukyoTurf1600m1-Win Class1:34.9616.85 m/s765,200
ChukyoTurf1600mMaiden1:35.4116.77 m/s626,400

Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Chukyo 1600m)

Barrier / Gate GroupEmpirical Indicator (% SR)Favored Running StyleEmpirical Course & Pace Notes
Inside Draws (Gates 1–4)10.3% SRInside-to-Mid Stalkers (OP / PCK)Chute start near the 1st/2nd corner makes inside-to-middle draws advantageous into the backstretch climb.
Middle Draws (Gates 5–8)9% SRInside-to-Mid Stalkers (OP / PCK)Rails A/B • Spiral 3rd/4th Turn • 412.5m Stretch + 2.0m Steep Slope
Outside Draws (Gates 9+)7.1% SRInside-to-Mid Stalkers (OP / PCK)412.5m (Turf) / 410.7m (Dirt) • 3.5m total undulation with a steep 2.0m homestretch slope

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Chukyo Racecourse 1600m?

Chukyo Racecourse (JRA) 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 JRA class ladder alongside daily track variant and surface moisture adjustments.

What is the barrier draw and running style bias at Chukyo Racecourse 1600m?

Chukyo Racecourse features a 412.5m (Turf) / 410.7m (Dirt) homestretch (Left-Handed (Counter-Clockwise)). At 1600m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 10.3% SR compared to 7.1% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Inside-to-Mid Stalkers (OP / PCK). Chute start near the 1st/2nd corner makes inside-to-middle draws advantageous into the backstretch climb.

How do surface going, rail shifts, or sand moisture affect Chukyo Racecourse speed figures?

Rails A/B • Spiral 3rd/4th Turn • 412.5m Stretch + 2.0m Steep Slope. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Chukyo Racecourse past performances directly against other JRA venues.