Track Notes
Course Summary
Left-handed sprint-to-mile inner course with a massive 650m opening straight before the first turn. The long start reduces draw issues, but the brief 356m final straight makes late recovery difficult. Front-runners and leaders benefit from securing position early.
Fun Facts
• The 650m opening straight is one of the longest opening runs in JRA racing.
• Late-race spurt begins near Corner 4, giving Corner acceleration excellent timing.
• Left-Handed Ring is naturally active here.
• The inner loop heavily penalizes pure closers compared to Niigata outer layouts.
• Late-race spurt begins near Corner 4, giving Corner acceleration excellent timing.
• Left-Handed Ring is naturally active here.
• The inner loop heavily penalizes pure closers compared to Niigata outer layouts.
