Sonoda Racecourse 1230m — Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks
Sonoda’s unique sprint distance starting in the 2nd-corner chute: inside draws grab the rail and dominate the 213m finish. (Inside Draw (1–4): 12.1% SR | Outside Draw (9+): 5.6% SR • Favored Running Style: Inside Gate Speed (SPD) & First-Turn Leaders)
Empirical Class Par Times & GLD Speed Figure Benchmarks (Sonoda 1230m)
| Racecourse | Surface | Distance | Class / Grade | Standard Par Time | Par Velocity (m/s) | Benchmark GLD Fig | Sample Size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoda | Dirt | 1230m | JpnI | 1:16.49 | 16.08 m/s | 114 | 65 |
| Sonoda | Dirt | 1230m | Stakes / Open | 1:17.36 | 15.90 m/s | 94 | 310 |
| Sonoda | Dirt | 1230m | A1 | 1:17.65 | 15.84 m/s | 90 | 520 |
| Sonoda | Dirt | 1230m | B1 | 1:18.24 | 15.72 m/s | 76 | 1,180 |
| Sonoda | Dirt | 1230m | B3 | 1:18.64 | 15.64 m/s | 64 | 1,640 |
| Sonoda | Dirt | 1230m | C1 | 1:19.10 | 15.55 m/s | 56 | 3,420 |
| Sonoda | Dirt | 1230m | C2 | 1:19.56 | 15.46 m/s | 48 | 4,150 |
| Sonoda | Dirt | 1230m | C3 | 1:20.03 | 15.37 m/s | 40 | 2,890 |
Distance-by-Distance Barrier Draw & Pace Bias Matrix (Sonoda 1230m)
| Barrier / Gate Group | Empirical Indicator (% SR) | Favored Running Style | Empirical Course & Pace Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Draws (Gates 1–4) | 12.1% SR | Inside Gate Speed (SPD) & First-Turn Leaders | Sonoda’s unique sprint distance starting in the 2nd-corner chute: inside draws grab the rail and dominate the 213m finish. |
| Middle Draws (Gates 5–8) | 8.8% SR | Inside Gate Speed (SPD) & First-Turn Leaders | 1051m Tight Oval • 213m Short Straight • 1.2m Backstretch Climb • Early Speed & 3rd-Corner Makuri |
| Outside Draws (Gates 9+) | 5.6% SR | Inside Gate Speed (SPD) & First-Turn Leaders | 213.0m (Dirt) • 1.2m uphill climb along the backstretch into the 3rd corner |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the empirical Class Par and GLD Speed Figure benchmark at Sonoda Racecourse 1230m?
Sonoda Racecourse (NAR) benchmarks are calibrated directly from GLD Racing's empirical Class Par dataset (865,435 historical starts). At 1230m, 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 Sonoda Racecourse 1230m?
Sonoda Racecourse features a 213.0m (Dirt) homestretch (Right-Handed Tight 1051m Oval). At 1230m, inside draws (Gates 1-4) record a 12.1% SR compared to 5.6% SR for outside draws (Gates 9+), favoring Inside Gate Speed (SPD) & First-Turn Leaders. Sonoda’s unique sprint distance starting in the 2nd-corner chute: inside draws grab the rail and dominate the 213m finish.
How do surface going, rail shifts, or sand moisture affect Sonoda Racecourse speed figures?
1051m Tight Oval • 213m Short Straight • 1.2m Backstretch Climb • Early Speed & 3rd-Corner Makuri. GLD Speed Figures automatically separate true horse velocity from surface speed variants so you can compare Sonoda Racecourse past performances directly against other NAR venues.