The Sapporo Nisai Stakes (

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for two-year-old

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s run in late August or early September over a distance of 1800 metres at

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. The race was first run in 1966 and was promoted to Grade 3 status in 1984. Originally run over 1200 metres the race was increased to its current distance in 1997. It was run at

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in 1989. Past winners have included

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and

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Winners since 2000

Earlier winners

* 1984 - Western Five * 1985 - Kalista Kaiser * 1986 - Gal Dancer * 1987 - Miyono Speed * 1988 - Miyono Gold * 1989 - Inter Voyager * 1990 - Scarlet Bouquet * 1991 - Nishino Flower * 1992 - T M Hurricane * 1993 - Mellow Fruit * 1994 - Prime Stage * 1995 - Biwa Heidi * 1996 - Seiryu O * 1997 - I Am The Prince * 1998 - Meiner Platinum * 1999 - Meiner Condor

References

{{reflist Turf races in Japan

Winners since 2000

Earlier winners

See also

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