Saga Racecourse 2000m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Saga Kinen (JpnIII) championship route: demands high Class Par speed figures and sustained 800m stamina. (Inside Draw (1–4): 8.6% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 9.7% SR • Favored Running Style: Sustained Stamina Stalkers (Saga Kinen Profile))
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Saga 2000m)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2000m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 8.6% SR | Sustained Stamina Stalkers (Saga Kinen Profile) | Saga Kinen (JpnIII) championship route: demands high Class Par speed figures and sustained 800m stamina. |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 9.5% SR | Sustained Stamina Stalkers (Saga Kinen Profile) | 200m Short Straight • Deep Inner-Rail Sand • Middle/Outside Draws & 3-Wide Stalkers Dominate |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 9.7% SR | Sustained Stamina Stalkers (Saga Kinen Profile) | 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 2000m?
Saga Racecourse (NAR) 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 NAR class ladder alongside daily track variant and surface moisture adjustments.
What is the barrier draw and running style bias at Saga Racecourse 2000m?
Saga Racecourse features a 200.0m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed 1100m Oval). At 2000m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 8.6% SR compared to 9.7% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Sustained Stamina Stalkers (Saga Kinen Profile). Saga Kinen (JpnIII) championship route: demands high Class Par speed figures and sustained 800m stamina.
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.