EMPIRICAL COURSE & DISTANCE PILLAR GUIDE • JRA 1800m

Kokura Racecourse 1800m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks

Short 270m run to the 1st turn favors inside draws (1–4) and stalkers who accelerate down the backstretch. (Inside Draw (1–4): 10.9% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 6.4% SR • Favored Running Style: Inside Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers)

Homestretch Length
293.0m (Turf) / 291.3m (Dirt)
Turn & Configuration
Right-Handed (Clockwise)
Track Surface
Turf & Dirt
Elevation Profile
3.0m downhill descent from 2nd corner into a flat, spiral-turn stretch
Course & Distance Pillar Guides (Kokura)

Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Kokura 1800m)

RacecourseSurfaceDistanceClass / GradeStandard Par TimePar Velocity (m/s)Benchmark GLD FigSample Size (N)
KokuraTurf1800mG11:51.3916.16 m/s118185
KokuraTurf1800mG21:51.8716.09 m/s114260
KokuraTurf1800mG31:52.2216.04 m/s104410
KokuraTurf1800mOpen / Listed1:52.5715.99 m/s98480
KokuraTurf1800m3-Win Class1:52.9215.94 m/s921,240
KokuraTurf1800m2-Win Class1:53.3515.88 m/s842,650
KokuraTurf1800m1-Win Class1:53.7815.82 m/s765,200
KokuraTurf1800mMaiden1:54.3615.74 m/s626,400

Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Kokura 1800m)

Barrier / Gate GroupEmpirical Indicator (% SR)Favored Running StyleEmpirical Course & Pace Notes
Inside Draws (Gates 1–4)10.9% SRInside Stalkers & 3rd-Corner MoversShort 270m run to the 1st turn favors inside draws (1–4) and stalkers who accelerate down the backstretch.
Middle Draws (Gates 5–8)8.8% SRInside Stalkers & 3rd-Corner MoversFlat 293m Stretch • Downhill Backstretch Speed • High Early Pace (EP) Track
Outside Draws (Gates 9+)6.4% SRInside Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers293.0m (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 1800m?

Kokura Racecourse (JRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1800m, 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 1800m?

Kokura Racecourse features a 293.0m (Turf) / 291.3m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed (Clockwise)). At 1800m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 10.9% SR compared to 6.4% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Inside Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers. Short 270m run to the 1st turn favors inside draws (1–4) and stalkers who accelerate down the backstretch.

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.