Kochi Racecourse (NAR) — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Shikoku’s year-round floodlit "Yosakoi Nighter" venue and host of the JpnIII Kurofune Sho. Kochi is famous for its ultra-deep 12cm inside rail sand cushion and banked turns, causing riders to abandon the rail and making middle-to-outside draws (Waku 5–8) superior.
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Kochi)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | Dirt | 1300m | JpnI | 1:20.90 | 16.07 m/s | 114 | 65 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1300m | Stakes / Open | 1:21.81 | 15.89 m/s | 94 | 310 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1300m | A1 | 1:22.12 | 15.83 m/s | 90 | 520 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1300m | B1 | 1:22.75 | 15.71 m/s | 76 | 1,180 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1300m | B3 | 1:23.17 | 15.63 m/s | 64 | 1,640 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1300m | C1 | 1:23.66 | 15.54 m/s | 56 | 3,420 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1300m | C2 | 1:24.14 | 15.45 m/s | 48 | 4,150 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1300m | C3 | 1:24.64 | 15.36 m/s | 40 | 2,890 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1400m | JpnI | 1:27.66 | 15.97 m/s | 114 | 65 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1400m | Stakes / Open | 1:28.66 | 15.79 m/s | 94 | 310 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1400m | A1 | 1:29.00 | 15.73 m/s | 90 | 520 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1400m | B1 | 1:29.69 | 15.61 m/s | 76 | 1,180 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1400m | B3 | 1:30.15 | 15.53 m/s | 64 | 1,640 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1400m | C1 | 1:30.67 | 15.44 m/s | 56 | 3,420 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1400m | C2 | 1:31.21 | 15.35 m/s | 48 | 4,150 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1400m | C3 | 1:31.74 | 15.26 m/s | 40 | 2,890 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1600m | JpnI | 1:39.75 | 16.04 m/s | 114 | 65 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1600m | Stakes / Open | 1:40.88 | 15.86 m/s | 94 | 310 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1600m | A1 | 1:41.27 | 15.80 m/s | 90 | 520 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1600m | B1 | 1:42.04 | 15.68 m/s | 76 | 1,180 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1600m | B3 | 1:42.56 | 15.60 m/s | 64 | 1,640 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1600m | C1 | 1:43.16 | 15.51 m/s | 56 | 3,420 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1600m | C2 | 1:43.76 | 15.42 m/s | 48 | 4,150 |
| Kochi | Dirt | 1600m | C3 | 1:44.37 | 15.33 m/s | 40 | 2,890 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Kochi)
| Distance | Inside Draw (1–4) | Middle Draw (5–8) | Outside Draw (9+) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300m (View Guide →) | 7.4% SR | 9.8% SR | 11.2% SR | Middle-to-Outside Draws (Waku 5–8) & Smooth Stalkers | Because the inside 2–3 paths have 12cm deep sand, outside gates cruise over the firmer middle strip into the first turn. |
| 1400m (View Guide →) | 7.6% SR | 9.6% SR | 10.9% SR | Outside Stalkers & Banked-Turn Movers (Kurofune Sho) | Kurofune Sho (JpnIII) course: banked 3rd/4th turns allow outside stalkers to carry high velocity into the 200m stretch. |
| 1600m (View Guide →) | 8.1% SR | 9.5% SR | 10.1% SR | Sustained Outer-Path Stalkers & Makuri Closers | Starts in the 4th-corner chute; staying out of the deep inside rail while sustaining a 600m move is key. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are GLD Speed Figures and Class Par times calibrated at Kochi Racecourse?
Kochi Racecourse (NAR) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1300m, standard velocities (m/s) and par finish times are normalized across the NAR class ladder alongside daily track variant and surface moisture adjustments.
How do track geometry and barrier draws impact races at Kochi Racecourse?
Kochi Racecourse features a 200.0m (Outer Path ~230m) homestretch (Right-Handed Banked 1100m Oval). At 1300m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 7.4% SR compared to 11.2% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Middle-to-Outside Draws (Waku 5–8) & Smooth Stalkers. Because the inside 2–3 paths have 12cm deep sand, outside gates cruise over the firmer middle strip into the first turn.
How do surface going, rail shifts, or sand moisture affect Kochi Racecourse speed figures?
Signature 12cm Deep Inner Rail Sand • OutsideDraws (Gates 5–12) & 3-to-4 Path Sweepers Advantage. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Kochi Racecourse past performances directly against other NAR venues.