EMPIRICAL COURSE & DISTANCE PILLAR GUIDE • JRA 2000m

Nakayama Racecourse 2000m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks

Satsuki Sho course: four turns with two ascents of the 2.2m steep slope reward early corner acceleration. (Inside Draw (1–4): 9.9% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 7.5% SR • Favored Running Style: Tactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers (Makuri))

Homestretch Length
310.0m (Turf) / 308.0m (Dirt)
Turn & Configuration
Right-Handed (Clockwise)
Track Surface
Turf & Dirt
Elevation Profile
5.3m total undulation with JRA’s steepest 2.2m final uphill wall (2.24% gradient)
Course & Distance Pillar Guides (Nakayama)

Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Nakayama 2000m)

RacecourseSurfaceDistanceClass / GradeStandard Par TimePar Velocity (m/s)Benchmark GLD FigSample Size (N)
NakayamaTurf2000mG11:59.0516.80 m/s118185
NakayamaTurf2000mG21:59.5516.73 m/s114260
NakayamaTurf2000mG31:59.9016.68 m/s104410
NakayamaTurf2000mOpen / Listed2:00.2616.63 m/s98480
NakayamaTurf2000m3-Win Class2:00.6316.58 m/s921,240
NakayamaTurf2000m2-Win Class2:01.0716.52 m/s842,650
NakayamaTurf2000m1-Win Class2:01.5116.46 m/s765,200
NakayamaTurf2000mMaiden2:02.1016.38 m/s626,400

Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Nakayama 2000m)

Barrier / Gate GroupEmpirical Indicator (% SR)Favored Running StyleEmpirical Course & Pace Notes
Inside Draws (Gates 1–4)9.9% SRTactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers (Makuri)Satsuki Sho course: four turns with two ascents of the 2.2m steep slope reward early corner acceleration.
Middle Draws (Gates 5–8)9.2% SRTactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers (Makuri)Rails A/B/C • 310m Short Stretch + 2.2m Steep Wall • Strong Inside/Early Speed Bias
Outside Draws (Gates 9+)7.5% SRTactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers (Makuri)310.0m (Turf) / 308.0m (Dirt) • 5.3m total undulation with JRA’s steepest 2.2m final uphill wall (2.24% gradient)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Nakayama Racecourse 2000m?

Nakayama 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 Nakayama Racecourse 2000m?

Nakayama Racecourse features a 310.0m (Turf) / 308.0m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed (Clockwise)). At 2000m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 9.9% SR compared to 7.5% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Tactical Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Movers (Makuri). Satsuki Sho course: four turns with two ascents of the 2.2m steep slope reward early corner acceleration.

How do surface going, rail shifts, or sand moisture affect Nakayama Racecourse speed figures?

Rails A/B/C • 310m Short Stretch + 2.2m Steep Wall • Strong Inside/Early Speed Bias. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Nakayama Racecourse past performances directly against other JRA venues.