The Fuchu Himba Stakes (
Japanese 府中牝馬ステークス) is a
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horse race
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Thoroughbred
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fillies and mares aged three and over run in October over a distance of 1800 metres at
Tokyo Racecourse.
It was first run in 1953 and was promoted to Grade 3 in 1984 before being run as a Group 2 race since 2011. The race was usually contested over 1600 metres before being moved up to 1800 metres in 1996. The race serves as a trial for the
Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Winners since 2000
The 2002 race took place at
Nakayama Racecourse.
Earlier winners
* 1984 - Dyna Mina
* 1985 - Western Five
* 1986 - Dyna Fairy
* 1987 - Love Chic Blues
* 1988 - Dyna Artemis
* 1989 - Louisiana Pit
* 1990 - Hikaru Dancer
* 1991 - Restoration
* 1992 - Janis
* 1993 - North Flight
* 1994 - Hokkai Seres
* 1995 - Samani Beppin
* 1996 - Sakura Candle
* 1997 - Kurokami
* 1998 - Mejiro Dober
* 1999 - Erimo Excel
See also
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Horse racing in Japan
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List of Japanese flat horse races
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References
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Turf races in Japan