Track Notes
Course Summary
Premier left-handed dirt mile using Funabashi’s broad outer loop. The 400m flat opening straight lets runners settle before Corner 1, but the compact 300m final stretch means carrying speed through the final bend is critical.
Fun Facts
• Hosts the Kashiwa Kinen, a major spring dirt Jpn1.
• 1600m is a Core Distance, so Standard Distance can activate.
• Funabashi’s coastal location gives it a distinct sea-breeze atmosphere.
• The short final stretch rewards runners that exit the final curve with momentum.
• 1600m is a Core Distance, so Standard Distance can activate.
• Funabashi’s coastal location gives it a distinct sea-breeze atmosphere.
• The short final stretch rewards runners that exit the final curve with momentum.
