Saga Racecourse 1400m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Summer Champion (JpnIII) course: outside gates avoid the heavy inside rail sand and control the pace into the 200m finish. (Inside Draw (1–4): 8.2% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 10.6% SR • Favored Running Style: Middle-to-Outside Speed & Stalkers (Summer Champion))
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Saga 1400m)
| 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 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Saga 1400m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 8.2% 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. |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 9.7% SR | Middle-to-Outside Speed & Stalkers (Summer Champion) | 200m Short Straight • Deep Inner-Rail Sand • Middle/Outside Draws & 3-Wide Stalkers Dominate |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 10.6% SR | Middle-to-Outside Speed & Stalkers (Summer Champion) | 200.0m (Dirt) • Flat 1100m oval where the inside 2–3 horse paths have deeper sand |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Saga Racecourse 1400m?
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.
What is the barrier draw and running style bias at Saga Racecourse 1400m?
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.