Kanazawa Racecourse 1500m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Pocket start with a 450m run to the first turn encourages an honest early pace and 3rd-corner outer-lane moves. (Inside Draw (1–4): 10.1% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.8% SR • Favored Running Style: Tactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers)
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Kanazawa 1500m)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanazawa | Dirt | 1500m | JpnI | 1:33.46 | 16.05 m/s | 114 | 65 |
| Kanazawa | Dirt | 1500m | Stakes / Open | 1:34.52 | 15.87 m/s | 94 | 310 |
| Kanazawa | Dirt | 1500m | A1 | 1:34.88 | 15.81 m/s | 90 | 520 |
| Kanazawa | Dirt | 1500m | B1 | 1:35.60 | 15.69 m/s | 76 | 1,180 |
| Kanazawa | Dirt | 1500m | B3 | 1:36.09 | 15.61 m/s | 64 | 1,640 |
| Kanazawa | Dirt | 1500m | C1 | 1:36.65 | 15.52 m/s | 56 | 3,420 |
| Kanazawa | Dirt | 1500m | C2 | 1:37.21 | 15.43 m/s | 48 | 4,150 |
| Kanazawa | Dirt | 1500m | C3 | 1:37.78 | 15.34 m/s | 40 | 2,890 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Kanazawa 1500m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 10.1% SR | Tactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers | Pocket start with a 450m run to the first turn encourages an honest early pace and 3rd-corner outer-lane moves. |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 9.5% SR | Tactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers | 236m Straight • Heavy Inner-Rail Sand Cushion • 2nd/3rd-Path Front-Runners & Stalkers Dominate |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 7.8% SR | Tactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers | 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 1500m?
Kanazawa Racecourse (NAR) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1500m, 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 1500m?
Kanazawa Racecourse features a 236.0m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed 1200m Oval). At 1500m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 10.1% SR compared to 7.8% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Tactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers. Pocket start with a 450m run to the first turn encourages an honest early pace and 3rd-corner outer-lane moves.
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.