Track Notes
Course Summary
Left-handed 2000m outer course built for speed. A huge 948m opening straight lets runners settle before the turn, and the 659m final homestretch gives late runners enormous room to accelerate. Betwixt and Closer builds are especially threatening here.
Fun Facts
• The outer 2000m layout is a key Niigata Kinen setup.
• The long final straight benefits straight-line ultimates from characters such as Narita Taishin or Mr. C.B.
• Late-race spurt begins inside Corner 3, so Corner acceleration can still matter before the straight.
• The real-life course record is 1:56.4.
• The long final straight benefits straight-line ultimates from characters such as Narita Taishin or Mr. C.B.
• Late-race spurt begins inside Corner 3, so Corner acceleration can still matter before the straight.
• The real-life course record is 1:56.4.
