EMPIRICAL COURSE & DISTANCE PILLAR GUIDE • NAR 1400m

Kanazawa Racecourse 1400m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks

350m run to the first turn lets middle draws avoid the deep inside rail and secure the optimal 2nd–3rd path. (Inside Draw (1–4): 10.4% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.5% SR • Favored Running Style: Middle-Path Early Speed & Stalkers (SPD / OP))

Homestretch Length
236.0m (Dirt)
Turn & Configuration
Right-Handed 1200m Oval
Track Surface
Dirt (Sand)
Elevation Profile
Flat 1200m oval where the innermost rail lane carries heavy sand
Course & Distance Pillar Guides (Kanazawa)

Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Kanazawa 1400m)

RacecourseSurfaceDistanceClass / GradeStandard Par TimePar Velocity (m/s)Benchmark GLD FigSample Size (N)
KanazawaDirt1400mJpnI1:27.5515.99 m/s11465
KanazawaDirt1400mStakes / Open1:28.5515.81 m/s94310
KanazawaDirt1400mA11:28.8915.75 m/s90520
KanazawaDirt1400mB11:29.5715.63 m/s761,180
KanazawaDirt1400mB31:30.0315.55 m/s641,640
KanazawaDirt1400mC11:30.5615.46 m/s563,420
KanazawaDirt1400mC21:31.0915.37 m/s484,150
KanazawaDirt1400mC31:31.6215.28 m/s402,890

Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Kanazawa 1400m)

Barrier / Gate GroupEmpirical Indicator (% SR)Favored Running StyleEmpirical Course & Pace Notes
Inside Draws (Gates 1–4)10.4% SRMiddle-Path Early Speed & Stalkers (SPD / OP)350m run to the first turn lets middle draws avoid the deep inside rail and secure the optimal 2nd–3rd path.
Middle Draws (Gates 5–8)9.6% SRMiddle-Path Early Speed & Stalkers (SPD / OP)236m Straight • Heavy Inner-Rail Sand Cushion • 2nd/3rd-Path Front-Runners & Stalkers Dominate
Outside Draws (Gates 9+)7.5% SRMiddle-Path Early Speed & Stalkers (SPD / OP)236.0m (Dirt) • Flat 1200m oval where the innermost rail lane carries heavy sand

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Kanazawa Racecourse 1400m?

Kanazawa Racecourse (NAR) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1400m, standard velocities (m/s) and par finish times are normalized across the NAR class ladder alongside daily track variant and surface moisture adjustments.

What is the barrier draw and running style bias at Kanazawa Racecourse 1400m?

Kanazawa Racecourse features a 236.0m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed 1200m Oval). At 1400m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 10.4% SR compared to 7.5% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Middle-Path Early Speed & Stalkers (SPD / OP). 350m run to the first turn lets middle draws avoid the deep inside rail and secure the optimal 2nd–3rd path.

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

236m Straight • Heavy Inner-Rail Sand Cushion • 2nd/3rd-Path Front-Runners & Stalkers Dominate. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Kanazawa Racecourse past performances directly against other NAR venues.