Kyoto Racecourse 2000m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Shuka Sho course on the four-turn Inner Turf (328.4m stretch). Inside tactical position is critical as wide closers run out of straight. (Inside Draw (1–4): 11.2% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 6.1% SR • Favored Running Style: Tactical On-Pace Runners (SPD / OP))
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Kyoto 2000m)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Kyoto 2000m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 11.2% 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. |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 8.7% SR | Tactical On-Pace Runners (SPD / OP) | Rails A/B/C/D • 4.3m Downhill 3rd-Corner Launch • Flat High-Speed Homestretch |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 6.1% SR | Tactical On-Pace Runners (SPD / OP) | 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 2000m?
Kyoto Racecourse (JRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 2000m, 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 2000m?
Kyoto Racecourse features a 403.7m (Outer Turf) / 328.4m (Inner Turf) / 329.1m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed (Clockwise)). At 2000m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 11.2% SR compared to 6.1% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring 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.
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.