The Falcon Stakes (

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ファルコンステークス) is a Grade 3

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for three-year-old

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s run in March over a distance of 1400 metres at

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. The race was first run in 1987 and has held Grade 3 status from its inauguration. It was initially run over 1800 before being cut to 1200 metres in 1996 and then extended to 1400 metres in 2012.

Winners since 2000

The 2001 winner Rusunai Christie and the 2004 winner Kyowa Happiness were

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The 2011 race was held at

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Earlier winners

* 1987 - Hide Ryu O * 1988 - Soccer Boy * 1989 - Osaichi George * 1990 - Long Arch * 1991 - Kogane Power * 1992 - Kyoei Bowgun * 1993 - Nehai Caesar * 1994 - Inazao Takao * 1995 - Ibuki Rajo Mon * 1996 - Sugino Hayakaze * 1997 - Opening Theme * 1998 - Tokio Perfect * 1999 - Saikyo Sunday

References

{{reflist Turf races in Japan

Winners since 2000

Earlier winners

See also

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