Fukushima Racecourse 2000m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Tanabata Sho & Fukushima Kinen course: fast early fractions over 500m to the 1st turn set up sustained spiral-curve closers. (Inside Draw (1–4): 9.5% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.9% SR • Favored Running Style: Sustained Mid-Pack & Spiral-Turn Closers)
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Fukushima 2000m)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2000m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 9.5% 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. |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 9.3% SR | Sustained Mid-Pack & Spiral-Turn Closers | 292m Short Stretch • Spiral Curves • Early-Meet Inside Speed vs Late-Meet Outer Turf Bias |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 7.9% SR | Sustained Mid-Pack & Spiral-Turn Closers | 292.0m (Turf) / 295.7m (Dirt) • 1.9m undulating spiral-turn oval with a 1.2m late homestretch rise |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Fukushima Racecourse 2000m?
Fukushima Racecourse (JRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 2000m, 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 Fukushima Racecourse 2000m?
Fukushima Racecourse features a 292.0m (Turf) / 295.7m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed (Clockwise)). At 2000m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 9.5% SR compared to 7.9% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring 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.
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.