EMPIRICAL COURSE & DISTANCE PILLAR GUIDE • JRA 1800m

Sapporo Racecourse 1800m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks

Short 185m run to the first turn gives inside gates (1–4) a clear positional edge. (Inside Draw (1–4): 10.8% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 6.9% SR • Favored Running Style: Inside Tactical Stalkers (OP))

Homestretch Length
266.1m (Turf) / 264.3m (Dirt)
Turn & Configuration
Right-Handed (Clockwise)
Track Surface
Turf (Cool-Season) & Dirt
Elevation Profile
0.7m ultra-flat oval with wide, sweeping corner radii
Course & Distance Pillar Guides (Sapporo)

Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Sapporo 1800m)

RacecourseSurfaceDistanceClass / GradeStandard Par TimePar Velocity (m/s)Benchmark GLD FigSample Size (N)
SapporoTurf1800mG11:51.9416.08 m/s118185
SapporoTurf1800mG21:52.4316.01 m/s114260
SapporoTurf1800mG31:52.7815.96 m/s104410
SapporoTurf1800mOpen / Listed1:53.1415.91 m/s98480
SapporoTurf1800m3-Win Class1:53.4915.86 m/s921,240
SapporoTurf1800m2-Win Class1:53.9215.80 m/s842,650
SapporoTurf1800m1-Win Class1:54.3615.74 m/s765,200
SapporoTurf1800mMaiden1:54.9415.66 m/s626,400

Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Sapporo 1800m)

Barrier / Gate GroupEmpirical Indicator (% SR)Favored Running StyleEmpirical Course & Pace Notes
Inside Draws (Gates 1–4)10.8% SRInside Tactical Stalkers (OP)Short 185m run to the first turn gives inside gates (1–4) a clear positional edge.
Middle Draws (Gates 5–8)9% SRInside Tactical Stalkers (OP)100% Cool-Season Turf (洋芝) • Ultra-Flat 0.7m Elevation • Wide Sweeping Turns
Outside Draws (Gates 9+)6.9% SRInside Tactical Stalkers (OP)266.1m (Turf) / 264.3m (Dirt) • 0.7m ultra-flat oval with wide, sweeping corner radii

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Sapporo Racecourse 1800m?

Sapporo Racecourse (JRA) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1800m, 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 Sapporo Racecourse 1800m?

Sapporo Racecourse features a 266.1m (Turf) / 264.3m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed (Clockwise)). At 1800m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 10.8% SR compared to 6.9% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Inside Tactical Stalkers (OP). Short 185m run to the first turn gives inside gates (1–4) a clear positional edge.

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

100% Cool-Season Turf (洋芝) • Ultra-Flat 0.7m Elevation • Wide Sweeping Turns. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Sapporo Racecourse past performances directly against other JRA venues.