The Rose Stakes (
Japanese ローズステークス) is a Japanese
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in
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fillies. It is run over a distance of 1800 metres at
Hanshin Racecourse in September, having been run over 2000 metres until 2006.
The Rose Stakes was first run in 1983 and was elevated to Grade 2 status in 1984. It serves as a trial race for the
Shuka Sho. Winners of the race have included
Daiwa Scarlet,
Gentildonna
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Winners since 2000
The 2020, 2021 and 2022 races took place at
Chukyo Racecourse over 2000 metres.
Earlier winners
* 1983 - Long Grace
* 1984 - Long Leather
* 1985 - Takeno Hinami
* 1986 - Mejiro Ramonu
* 1987 - Max Beauty
* 1988 - Shiyono Roman
* 1989 - Shadai Kagura
* 1990 - Katsuno Jo
* 1991 - Rinden Lily
* 1992 - El Casa River
* 1993 - Star Ballerina
* 1994 - Hishi Amazon
* 1995 - Silent Happiness
* 1996 - Hishi Natalie
* 1997 - Kyoei March
* 1998 - Phalaenopsis
* 1999 - Hishi Pinnacle
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
{{Japanese Grade II horse races
Turf races in Japan
Recurring sporting events established in 1983
1983 establishments in Japan