Saga Racecourse (NAR) — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Kyushu’s NAR dirt oval in Tosu, Saga—host of the JpnIII Saga Kinen and Summer Champion. Like Kochi and Kanazawa, Saga maintains deep sand along the innermost rail, favoring middle-to-outside draws that sweep 3-wide into contention by the 3rd corner.
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Saga)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saga | Dirt | 1400m | JpnI | 1:27.61 | 15.98 m/s | 114 | 65 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1400m | Stakes / Open | 1:28.61 | 15.80 m/s | 94 | 310 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1400m | A1 | 1:28.95 | 15.74 m/s | 90 | 520 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1400m | B1 | 1:29.63 | 15.62 m/s | 76 | 1,180 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1400m | B3 | 1:30.09 | 15.54 m/s | 64 | 1,640 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1400m | C1 | 1:30.61 | 15.45 m/s | 56 | 3,420 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1400m | C2 | 1:31.15 | 15.36 m/s | 48 | 4,150 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1400m | C3 | 1:31.68 | 15.27 m/s | 40 | 2,890 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1800m | JpnI | 1:49.29 | 16.47 m/s | 114 | 65 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1800m | Stakes / Open | 1:50.50 | 16.29 m/s | 94 | 310 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1800m | A1 | 1:50.91 | 16.23 m/s | 90 | 520 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1800m | B1 | 1:51.73 | 16.11 m/s | 76 | 1,180 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1800m | B3 | 1:52.29 | 16.03 m/s | 64 | 1,640 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1800m | C1 | 1:52.92 | 15.94 m/s | 56 | 3,420 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1800m | C2 | 1:53.56 | 15.85 m/s | 48 | 4,150 |
| Saga | Dirt | 1800m | C3 | 1:54.21 | 15.76 m/s | 40 | 2,890 |
| Saga | Dirt | 2000m | JpnI | 2:04.38 | 16.08 m/s | 114 | 65 |
| Saga | Dirt | 2000m | Stakes / Open | 2:05.79 | 15.90 m/s | 94 | 310 |
| Saga | Dirt | 2000m | A1 | 2:06.26 | 15.84 m/s | 90 | 520 |
| Saga | Dirt | 2000m | B1 | 2:07.23 | 15.72 m/s | 76 | 1,180 |
| Saga | Dirt | 2000m | B3 | 2:07.88 | 15.64 m/s | 64 | 1,640 |
| Saga | Dirt | 2000m | C1 | 2:08.62 | 15.55 m/s | 56 | 3,420 |
| Saga | Dirt | 2000m | C2 | 2:09.37 | 15.46 m/s | 48 | 4,150 |
| Saga | Dirt | 2000m | C3 | 2:10.12 | 15.37 m/s | 40 | 2,890 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Saga)
| Distance | Inside Draw (1–4) | Middle Draw (5–8) | Outside Draw (9+) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400m (View Guide →) | 8.2% SR | 9.7% SR | 10.6% SR | Middle-to-Outside Speed & Stalkers (Summer Champion) | Summer Champion (JpnIII) course: outside gates avoid the heavy inside rail sand and control the pace into the 200m finish. |
| 1800m (View Guide →) | 8.5% SR | 9.6% SR | 9.9% SR | Outer-Lane Stalkers & 3rd-Corner Makuri Movers | Six-turn route where riders initiate their winning move on the backstretch before the 3rd corner. |
| 2000m (View Guide →) | 8.6% SR | 9.5% SR | 9.7% SR | Sustained Stamina Stalkers (Saga Kinen Profile) | Saga Kinen (JpnIII) championship route: demands high Class Par speed figures and sustained 800m stamina. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are GLD Speed Figures and Class Par times calibrated at Saga Racecourse?
Saga Racecourse (NAR) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1400m, standard velocities (m/s) and par finish times are normalized across the NAR class ladder alongside daily track variant and surface moisture adjustments.
How do track geometry and barrier draws impact races at Saga Racecourse?
Saga Racecourse features a 200.0m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed 1100m Oval). At 1400m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 8.2% SR compared to 10.6% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Middle-to-Outside Speed & Stalkers (Summer Champion). Summer Champion (JpnIII) course: outside gates avoid the heavy inside rail sand and control the pace into the 200m finish.
How do surface going, rail shifts, or sand moisture affect Saga Racecourse speed figures?
200m Short Straight • Deep Inner-Rail Sand • Middle/Outside Draws & 3-Wide Stalkers Dominate. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Saga Racecourse past performances directly against other NAR venues.