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Kyoto Nisai Stakes
The Kyoto Nisai Stakes ( ja, 京都2歳ステークス, link=no) is a Grade 3 horse race for two-year-old Thoroughbreds run in November over a distance of 2000 metres at Kyoto Racecourse. The race was first run in 1959 and was promoted to Grade 3 status in 2014. It was run over a variety of distances but has been contested over 2000 metres since 2002. Past winners have included Narita Brian, Victoire Pisa and Epiphaneia. Winners since 2014 The 2020, 2021, & 2022 races took place at Hanshin Racecourse. Earlier winners * 2002 – Eishin Champ * 2003 – Mystic Age * 2004 – Rosenkreuz * 2005 – Maruka Schenk * 2006 – Gold Kirishima * 2007 – Al Kazan * 2008 – Executive * 2009 – Victoire Pisa * 2010 – Marvelous Kaiser * 2011 – Trip * 2012 – Epiphaneia * 2013 – Tosen Stardom See also * Horse racing in Japan * List of Japanese flat horse races References *Racing Post ''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoto Racecourse
is located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is used for horse racing. It has a capacity of 120,000. It was built in 1999. History Kyoto Race Course opened on December 1, 1925. In preparation for the track's 100th anniversary, Kyoto Race Course will be closed from November 2020 until the Spring of 2023 for grandstand renovations. Races normally run at Kyoto will be moved to either Hanshin Racecourse or Chukyo Racecourse during this time. Physical attributes Kyoto Race Course has two turf courses, a dirt course, and a jump course. The turf's measures 1894m and the measures 1783m . A chute permits races to be run on either oval at distances between 1400m and 1800m. Races can be run on the "A Course" rail setting (on the hedge), the "B Course" setting (rail out 4 meters), the "C Course" setting (rail out 7 metres) or the "D Course" setting (rail out 10 meters). The dirt course measures 1608 metres, with a 1400m chute. ''Source:'' Notable races See als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turf Races In Japan
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Racing Post
''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publisher which is published in print and digital formats. It is printed in tabloid format from Monday to Sunday. , it has an average daily circulation of 60,629 copies. History Launched on 15 April 1987, the ''Racing Post'' is a daily national print and digital publisher specializing British horseracing industry and horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting. The paper was founded by UAE (United Arab Emirates) Prime Minister and Sheikh of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a racehorse owner, and edited by Graham Rock, who was replaced by Michael Harris in 1988. In 1998, Sheikh Mohammed sold the license for the paper to Trinity Mirror, owners of '' The Sporting Life'', for £1; Sheikh Mohammed still retains ownership of the paper's name, and Trinity Mirror donated £10 million to four horseracing charities as a condition of the transfer. In 2007, Trinity Mirror sold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Japanese Flat Horse Races
A list of notable flat horse races which take place annually in Japan. Except for the Tokyo Daishoten, all graded races are operated Japan Racing Association, including all conditions races which currently hold Grade 1 First grade (also called Grade One, called ''Year 2'' in England or Primary 2 in Scotland) is the first grade in elementary school and the first school year after kindergarten. Children are usually 6–7 years old in this grade. Examples by re ..., 2 or 3 status. In Japanese, it is called , lit Big race. Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Listed From 2019, Japan Racing Association introduced new "Listed" category, prize value is higher than normal open race. Other Open Races NAR Graded Races (As listed race in international) Former race References {{reflist Horse racing in Japan Horse racing-related lists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horse Racing In Japan
; Horse racing in Japan is a popular equestrian sport, with more than 21,000 horse races held each year. There are three types of racing that take place in Japan - flat racing, jump racing, and Ban'ei Racing (also called Draft Racing). In Japan, horse racing is organized by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) and the National Association of Racing (NAR). The JRA is responsible for horseracing events at ten major racecourses in metropolitan areas, while the NAR is responsible for various local horseracing events throughout Japan. This system of administration of horse racing is unique to Japan. Japan's top stakes races are run in the spring, autumn, and winter; the top race is the Japan Cup. History The history of equestrian sports and horse racing in Japan goes back many centuries, but it was not until the Spring of 1862 that the first horse race in a recognizably European format was organized by a group of British residents on an area of drained marshland just outside the rece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvelous Kaiser
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Hanshin Racecourse
is located in Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan. It has a capacity of 139,000 and it is used for horse racing. The land was originally owned by Kawanishi Aircraft Company, which manufactured combat planes during World War II. After the World War II, GHQ ordered the company to stop manufacturing combat planes, which ended in closing the factory. In 1949, Keihanshin Keiba K.K. built the Hanshin Racecourse. The racecourse was transferred to Japan Racing Association in 1955. A major reconstruction was completed in 1991, and another in 2006. Physical attributes Hanshin Racecourse has two turf courses, a dirt course, and a jump course. The turf's measures 2089m (1 miles + 254 feet), and the measures 1689m (1 mile + 261 feet). Two chutes allow races to be run at 1800m/1400m and 2600m/2200m, respectively. Races can be run on the "A Course" rail setting (on the hedge), or the "B Course" setting (rail out 4 meters). The dirt course measures 1518 meters (7/8 mile + 360 feet), with a 1400m chut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirco Demuro
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João Moreira (jockey)
João Moreira (born September 26, 1983, in Curitiba-Paraná , Brazil), is a jockey currently based in Hong Kong after successful seasons in Brazil, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. He is believed to have a set a world record of riding eight winners from eight rides on the nine-event card on Friday September 6, 2013, at Kranji race course in Singapore. His career started as an apprentice in 2005/06 season in his native home country of Brazil. Major wins United Arab Emirates * Dubai Golden Shaheen - (1) - '' Sterling City (2014)'' * Al Quoz Sprint - (1) - ''Amber Sky (2014)'' * Dubai Turf - (1) - Vivlos (2017) Australia * Champagne Stakes - (1) - ''Militarize (2023)'' * Coolmore Classic - (1) - ''Brazen Beau (2014)'' * Newmarket Handicap - (1) - ''Brazen Beau (2015)'' * Oakleigh Plate - (1) - ''Sheidel (2017)'' * Sires' Produce Stakes - (1) - ''Militarize (2023)'' Hong Kong * Hong Kong Mile - (1) - ''Able Friend (2014)'' * Hong Kong Cup - (1) - '' Designs on Rome (2014 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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