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for

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s aged three and over run in September over a distance of 2,200 metres at

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. It was first run in 1955 and was promoted to Grade 3 in 1984 when its distance was increased from 2000 metres. The race was elevated to Grade 2 class in 1995. The race often serves as a trial race for the autumn edition of the

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. Winners of the race have included

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, Shonan Pandora and

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Winners since 2000

The 2002 and 2014 races took place at

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Earlier winners

* 1984 - Asaka Silver * 1985 - Asaka Silent * 1986 - Jusaburo * 1987 - Dyna Fairy * 1988 - Suzu Parade * 1989 -

* 1990 - Racket Ball * 1991 - George Monarch * 1992 - Ikuno Dictus * 1993 - Twin Turbo * 1994 - Biwa Hiyahide * 1995 - Hishi Amazon * 1996 -

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* 1997 - Mejiro Dober * 1998 - Daiwa Texas * 1999 - Hokkai Rousseau

References

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Winners since 2000

Earlier winners

See also

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