EMPIRICAL COURSE & DISTANCE PILLAR GUIDE • NAR 1400m

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

Kasamatsu’s core 1400m distance: runners must sit 1st–3rd entering the banked final turn to hold off challengers down the 201m stretch. (Inside Draw (1–4): 10.6% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.2% SR • Favored Running Style: On-Pace Leaders & 3rd-Corner Stalkers (SPD / OP))

Homestretch Length
201.0m (Dirt)
Turn & Configuration
Right-Handed Banked 1100m Oval
Track Surface
Dirt (Sand)
Elevation Profile
Flat 1100m oval with banked spiral corners and a short 201m homestretch
Course & Distance Pillar Guides (Kasamatsu)

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

RacecourseSurfaceDistanceClass / GradeStandard Par TimePar Velocity (m/s)Benchmark GLD FigSample Size (N)
KasamatsuDirt1400mJpnI1:27.5515.99 m/s11465
KasamatsuDirt1400mStakes / Open1:28.5515.81 m/s94310
KasamatsuDirt1400mA11:28.8915.75 m/s90520
KasamatsuDirt1400mB11:29.5715.63 m/s761,180
KasamatsuDirt1400mB31:30.0315.55 m/s641,640
KasamatsuDirt1400mC11:30.5615.46 m/s563,420
KasamatsuDirt1400mC21:31.0915.37 m/s484,150
KasamatsuDirt1400mC31:31.6215.28 m/s402,890

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

Barrier / Gate GroupEmpirical Indicator (% SR)Favored Running StyleEmpirical Course & Pace Notes
Inside Draws (Gates 1–4)10.6% SROn-Pace Leaders & 3rd-Corner Stalkers (SPD / OP)Kasamatsu’s core 1400m distance: runners must sit 1st–3rd entering the banked final turn to hold off challengers down the 201m stretch.
Middle Draws (Gates 5–8)9.4% SROn-Pace Leaders & 3rd-Corner Stalkers (SPD / OP)201m Short Straight • Banked Spiral Turns • Deep Inside Rail Sand Favors Path 2–4 Stalkers
Outside Draws (Gates 9+)7.2% SROn-Pace Leaders & 3rd-Corner Stalkers (SPD / OP)201.0m (Dirt) • Flat 1100m oval with banked spiral corners and a short 201m homestretch

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kasamatsu 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 Kasamatsu Racecourse 1400m?

Kasamatsu Racecourse features a 201.0m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed Banked 1100m Oval). At 1400m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 10.6% SR compared to 7.2% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring On-Pace Leaders & 3rd-Corner Stalkers (SPD / OP). Kasamatsu’s core 1400m distance: runners must sit 1st–3rd entering the banked final turn to hold off challengers down the 201m stretch.

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

201m Short Straight • Banked Spiral Turns • Deep Inside Rail Sand Favors Path 2–4 Stalkers. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Kasamatsu Racecourse past performances directly against other NAR venues.