Track Notes
Course Summary
Right-handed dirt mile course with a 343m opening straight, early downhill section, and a long uphill climb through the backstretch and later turn. The short final straight favors runners that secure position early and can maintain speed through the climb.
Fun Facts
• The inaugural Seaside Stakes, predecessor to the Elm Stakes, was held on Hakodate 1700m dirt.
• Although classified as Mile, the four tight dirt corners create meaningful stamina pressure.
• Late-race spurt timing occurs near the uphill section, creating a strict Power and Guts check.
• Dry summer conditions can make this deep-sand course surprisingly fast.
• Although classified as Mile, the four tight dirt corners create meaningful stamina pressure.
• Late-race spurt timing occurs near the uphill section, creating a strict Power and Guts check.
• Dry summer conditions can make this deep-sand course surprisingly fast.
