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| Naohiro is a leading journalist and commentator in Japan with regular television shows on networks such as NHK Network and Green Channel. He is a regular contributor for newspapers, magazines and websites including Sports Nippon, Weekly Gallop, and netkeiba.com. He also operates a bloodstock business marketing firm. Naohiro is a frequent international racing traveler and a regular visitor to the Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin. | |
Kyoto Racecourse – Track Analysis (Shuka Sho):
Kyoto Racecourse is a clockwise oval track with three tracks for turf, dirt and steeplechase races. Similar to Hanshin Racecourse, either inner bend or outer bend will be used when the horses are turning for home. The turf track using outer bend is around 1,894m long, with around 404m homestretch. If inner bend is going to be used, the turf track is around 1,783m long with around 328m homestretch. The dirt track is around 1,608 m long with around 329m long homestretch. The course is generally level except the uphill before hitting the final turn and the downhill before entering the home stretch.
G1 Shuka Sho (2000m)
The G1 Shuka Sho over 2000m will be conducted at the inner turf track. Starting gate is set at middle of homestretch and distance from the starting gate to entrance of near turn is 309m. Statistic shows that middle number of post position is preferable. Distance of homestretch is 328m, it is recognized as a “tricky” course and tactical ride by jockeys are required. While tempo at early stage could be quick, it tends to be slowing down at backstretch at this course and sharp turn of foot is useful.
Autumn meeting at Kyoto Racecourse started on 5th October and the day of Shuka Sho is the fourth day of meeting. As turf course at Kyoto was rested for three and half months during summer season, surface should be fresh and good cushion is kept. However, rain is forecasted throughout the week leading up to race day. Although the amount of rain should be minimal, please be advised to pay attention on weather updates.
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