Fukushima Racecourse (JRA) — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Tohoku’s compact 1600m turf oval featuring spiral curves and a 292.0m stretch. Early in each meeting, inside speed dominates; as the inner lush turf wears down, the bias shifts sharply toward spiral-turn wide stalkers.
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Fukushima)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | Turf | 1200m | G1 | 1:07.72 | 17.72 m/s | 118 | 185 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1200m | G2 | 1:07.99 | 17.65 m/s | 114 | 260 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1200m | G3 | 1:08.18 | 17.60 m/s | 104 | 410 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1200m | Open / Listed | 1:08.38 | 17.55 m/s | 98 | 480 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1200m | 3-Win Class | 1:08.57 | 17.50 m/s | 92 | 1,240 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1200m | 2-Win Class | 1:08.81 | 17.44 m/s | 84 | 2,650 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1200m | 1-Win Class | 1:09.04 | 17.38 m/s | 76 | 5,200 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1200m | Maiden | 1:09.36 | 17.30 m/s | 62 | 6,400 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1800m | G1 | 1:51.80 | 16.10 m/s | 118 | 185 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1800m | G2 | 1:52.29 | 16.03 m/s | 114 | 260 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1800m | G3 | 1:52.64 | 15.98 m/s | 104 | 410 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1800m | Open / Listed | 1:52.99 | 15.93 m/s | 98 | 480 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1800m | 3-Win Class | 1:53.35 | 15.88 m/s | 92 | 1,240 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1800m | 2-Win Class | 1:53.78 | 15.82 m/s | 84 | 2,650 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1800m | 1-Win Class | 1:54.21 | 15.76 m/s | 76 | 5,200 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 1800m | Maiden | 1:54.80 | 15.68 m/s | 62 | 6,400 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 2000m | G1 | 1:58.84 | 16.83 m/s | 118 | 185 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 2000m | G2 | 1:59.33 | 16.76 m/s | 114 | 260 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 2000m | G3 | 1:59.69 | 16.71 m/s | 104 | 410 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 2000m | Open / Listed | 2:00.05 | 16.66 m/s | 98 | 480 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 2000m | 3-Win Class | 2:00.41 | 16.61 m/s | 92 | 1,240 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 2000m | 2-Win Class | 2:00.85 | 16.55 m/s | 84 | 2,650 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 2000m | 1-Win Class | 2:01.29 | 16.49 m/s | 76 | 5,200 |
| Fukushima | Turf | 2000m | Maiden | 2:01.88 | 16.41 m/s | 62 | 6,400 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Fukushima)
| Distance | Inside Draw (1–4) | Middle Draw (5–8) | Outside Draw (9+) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200m (View Guide →) | 11.1% SR | 9% SR | 6.6% SR | Early Speed (SPD) & Spiral-Turn Stalkers | Downhill start from the backstretch pocket creates fast opening splits into the spiral turn and 292m stretch. |
| 1800m (View Guide →) | 10.7% SR | 8.9% SR | 6.7% SR | Inside Stalkers & On-Pace Runners (SPD / OP) | Short 305m run to the first turn rewards inside-to-middle gates that establish forward tactical position. |
| 2000m (View Guide →) | 9.5% SR | 9.3% SR | 7.9% SR | Sustained Mid-Pack & Spiral-Turn Closers | Tanabata Sho & Fukushima Kinen course: fast early fractions over 500m to the 1st turn set up sustained spiral-curve closers. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are GLD Speed Figures and Class Par times calibrated at Fukushima Racecourse?
Fukushima Racecourse (JRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1200m, standard velocities (m/s) and par finish times are normalized across the JRA class ladder alongside daily track variant and surface moisture adjustments.
How do track geometry and barrier draws impact races at Fukushima Racecourse?
Fukushima Racecourse features a 292.0m (Turf) / 295.7m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed (Clockwise)). At 1200m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 11.1% SR compared to 6.6% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Early Speed (SPD) & Spiral-Turn Stalkers. Downhill start from the backstretch pocket creates fast opening splits into the spiral turn and 292m stretch.
How do surface going, rail shifts, or sand moisture affect Fukushima Racecourse speed figures?
292m Short Stretch • Spiral Curves • Early-Meet Inside Speed vs Late-Meet Outer Turf Bias. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Fukushima Racecourse past performances directly against other JRA venues.