Kyoto Racecourse (JRA) — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Defined by the famous 4.3m "Yodo Slope" at the 3rd corner. Runners climb up the backstretch and use the downhill descent from the 800m mark to carry momentum into a completely flat 403.7m homestretch.
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Kyoto)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | Turf | 1200m | G1 | 1:07.42 | 17.80 m/s | 118 | 185 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1200m | G2 | 1:07.68 | 17.73 m/s | 114 | 260 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1200m | G3 | 1:07.87 | 17.68 m/s | 104 | 410 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1200m | Open / Listed | 1:08.07 | 17.63 m/s | 98 | 480 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1200m | 3-Win Class | 1:08.26 | 17.58 m/s | 92 | 1,240 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1200m | 2-Win Class | 1:08.49 | 17.52 m/s | 84 | 2,650 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1200m | 1-Win Class | 1:08.73 | 17.46 m/s | 76 | 5,200 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1200m | Maiden | 1:09.04 | 17.38 m/s | 62 | 6,400 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1600m | G1 | 1:33.67 | 17.08 m/s | 118 | 133 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1600m | G2 | 1:33.92 | 17.04 m/s | 114 | 211 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1600m | 3-Win Class | 1:33.95 | 17.03 m/s | 92 | 1,224 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 1600m | 1-Win Class | 1:34.55 | 16.92 m/s | 76 | 5,336 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2000m | G1 | 1:58.27 | 16.91 m/s | 118 | 185 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2000m | G2 | 1:58.76 | 16.84 m/s | 114 | 260 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2000m | G3 | 1:59.12 | 16.79 m/s | 104 | 410 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2000m | Open / Listed | 1:59.47 | 16.74 m/s | 98 | 480 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2000m | 3-Win Class | 1:59.83 | 16.69 m/s | 92 | 1,240 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2000m | 2-Win Class | 2:00.26 | 16.63 m/s | 84 | 2,650 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2000m | 1-Win Class | 2:00.70 | 16.57 m/s | 76 | 5,200 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2000m | Maiden | 2:01.29 | 16.49 m/s | 62 | 6,400 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2400m | G1 | 2:22.94 | 16.79 m/s | 118 | 185 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2400m | G2 | 2:23.54 | 16.72 m/s | 114 | 260 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2400m | G3 | 2:23.97 | 16.67 m/s | 104 | 410 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2400m | Open / Listed | 2:24.40 | 16.62 m/s | 98 | 480 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2400m | 3-Win Class | 2:24.84 | 16.57 m/s | 92 | 1,240 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2400m | 2-Win Class | 2:25.37 | 16.51 m/s | 84 | 2,650 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2400m | 1-Win Class | 2:25.90 | 16.45 m/s | 76 | 5,200 |
| Kyoto | Turf | 2400m | Maiden | 2:26.61 | 16.37 m/s | 62 | 6,400 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Kyoto)
| Distance | Inside Draw (1–4) | Middle Draw (5–8) | Outside Draw (9+) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200m (View Guide →) | 10.9% SR | 8.8% SR | 6.5% SR | Inside Speed & Tactical Stalkers (SPD / OP) | Run on the Inner Turf (328.4m flat stretch). Inside gates crest the gentle 3.1m inner rise cleanly and hold the rail. |
| 1600m (View Guide →) | 9.8% SR | 9.1% SR | 7.6% SR | Downhill Chute Stalkers & Sustained Closers | Mile Championship course on the Outer Turf. Runners use the 4.3m downhill slope at the 3rd corner to hit peak velocity entering the flat 403.7m stretch. |
| 2000m (View Guide →) | 11.2% SR | 8.7% SR | 6.1% SR | Tactical On-Pace Runners (SPD / OP) | Shuka Sho course on the four-turn Inner Turf (328.4m stretch). Inside tactical position is critical as wide closers run out of straight. |
| 2400m (View Guide →) | 9.5% SR | 9.3% SR | 7.8% SR | Long-Sustained Stamina Stalkers & Closers | Outer Turf route where riders trigger an 800m sustained sprint from the crest of the 3rd-corner hill. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are GLD Speed Figures and Class Par times calibrated at Kyoto Racecourse?
Kyoto 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.
How do track geometry and barrier draws impact races at Kyoto Racecourse?
Kyoto Racecourse features a 403.7m (Outer Turf) / 328.4m (Inner Turf) / 329.1m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed (Clockwise)). At 1200m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 10.9% SR compared to 6.5% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Inside Speed & Tactical Stalkers (SPD / OP). Run on the Inner Turf (328.4m flat stretch). Inside gates crest the gentle 3.1m inner rise cleanly and hold the rail.
How do surface going, rail shifts, or sand moisture affect Kyoto Racecourse speed figures?
Rails A/B/C/D • 4.3m Downhill 3rd-Corner Launch • Flat High-Speed Homestretch. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Kyoto Racecourse past performances directly against other JRA venues.