The Kobe Shimbun Hai (

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for three-year-old

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s. It is run over a distance of 2400 metres at

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in September, but was contested over 2000 metres until 2006. The Kobe Shimbun Hai was first run in 1953 and was elevated to Grade 2 status in 1984. It serves as a trial race for the Kikuka Sho. Winners of the race have included Deep Impact,

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and

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Winners since 2000

The 2020 race took place at

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over 2200 metres.

Earlier winners

* 1984 - Daizen Silver * 1985 - Speed Hero * 1986 - Takeno Komayoshi * 1987 - Max Beauty * 1988 - Yaeno Dia * 1989 - Osaichi George * 1990 - Center Shokatsu * 1991 - Long Title * 1992 - Kyoei Bowgun * 1993 - Biwa Hayahide * 1994 - Star Man * 1995 - Tanino Create * 1996 - Shirokita Cross * 1997 - Matikanefukukitaru * 1998 - Kenetoshi Governor * 1999 - Osumi Bright

References

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Winners since 2000

Earlier winners

See also

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