Japanese Classic Races


In horse racing in Japan, The Classics are a series of horse races run over the flat. Each classic is run once each year and is restricted to intact horses that are three years old. The six races are:
RaceDateDistanceCourse
Oka ShoApril1,600 metreHanshin
Satsuki ShoApril2,000 metreNakayama
Yushun HimbaMay2,400 metreTokyo
Tokyo YushunMay / June2,400 metreTokyo
Shuka ShoOctober2,000 metreKyoto
Kikuka ShoOctober3,000 metreKyoto

Triple crown for male horse

In the past, won Satsuki Sho, Japan Derby and Kikuka Sho triple crown title male horse in Japan.
In the past, won Oka Sho, Japan Oaks and Shuka Sho triple crown title female horse in Japan.