Kyoto Racecourse 1600m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
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. (Inside Draw (1–4): 9.8% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.6% SR • Favored Running Style: Downhill Chute Stalkers & Sustained Closers)
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Kyoto 1600m)
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Kyoto 1600m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 9.8% 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. |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 9.1% SR | Downhill Chute Stalkers & Sustained Closers | Rails A/B/C/D • 4.3m Downhill 3rd-Corner Launch • Flat High-Speed Homestretch |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 7.6% SR | Downhill Chute Stalkers & Sustained Closers | 403.7m (Outer Turf) / 328.4m (Inner Turf) / 329.1m (Dirt) • 4.3m 3rd-corner hill crest ("Yodo Slope") into a completely flat stretch |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Kyoto Racecourse 1600m?
Kyoto Racecourse (JRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1600m, 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 Kyoto Racecourse 1600m?
Kyoto Racecourse features a 403.7m (Outer Turf) / 328.4m (Inner Turf) / 329.1m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed (Clockwise)). At 1600m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 9.8% SR compared to 7.6% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring 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.
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.