Kokura Racecourse 1200m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Downhill start produces some of the fastest opening 600m splits in Japan (often sub-33.2s). (Inside Draw (1–4): 10.7% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 6.8% SR • Favored Running Style: High-EP Sprinters & Tactical Stalkers)
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Kokura 1200m)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokura | Turf | 1200m | G1 | 1:07.49 | 17.78 m/s | 118 | 185 |
| Kokura | Turf | 1200m | G2 | 1:07.76 | 17.71 m/s | 114 | 260 |
| Kokura | Turf | 1200m | G3 | 1:07.95 | 17.66 m/s | 104 | 410 |
| Kokura | Turf | 1200m | Open / Listed | 1:08.14 | 17.61 m/s | 98 | 480 |
| Kokura | Turf | 1200m | 3-Win Class | 1:08.34 | 17.56 m/s | 92 | 1,240 |
| Kokura | Turf | 1200m | 2-Win Class | 1:08.57 | 17.50 m/s | 84 | 2,650 |
| Kokura | Turf | 1200m | 1-Win Class | 1:08.81 | 17.44 m/s | 76 | 5,200 |
| Kokura | Turf | 1200m | Maiden | 1:09.12 | 17.36 m/s | 62 | 6,400 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Kokura 1200m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 10.7% SR | High-EP Sprinters & Tactical Stalkers | Downhill start produces some of the fastest opening 600m splits in Japan (often sub-33.2s). |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 9.1% SR | High-EP Sprinters & Tactical Stalkers | Flat 293m Stretch • Downhill Backstretch Speed • High Early Pace (EP) Track |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 6.8% SR | High-EP Sprinters & Tactical Stalkers | 293.0m (Turf) / 291.3m (Dirt) • 3.0m downhill descent from 2nd corner into a flat, spiral-turn stretch |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Kokura Racecourse 1200m?
Kokura Racecourse (JRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1200m, 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 Kokura Racecourse 1200m?
Kokura Racecourse features a 293.0m (Turf) / 291.3m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed (Clockwise)). At 1200m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 10.7% SR compared to 6.8% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring High-EP Sprinters & Tactical Stalkers. Downhill start produces some of the fastest opening 600m splits in Japan (often sub-33.2s).
How do surface going, rail shifts, or sand moisture affect Kokura Racecourse speed figures?
Flat 293m Stretch • Downhill Backstretch Speed • High Early Pace (EP) Track. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Kokura Racecourse past performances directly against other JRA venues.