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 (i.e., excluding geldings). The six races are:
| Race | Date | Distance | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oka Sho | April | 1,600 metre | Hanshin |
| Satsuki Sho | April | 2,000 metre | Nakayama |
| Yushun Himba | May | 2,400 metre | Tokyo |
| Tokyo Yushun | May / June | 2,400 metre | Tokyo |
| Kikuka Sho | October | 3,000 metre | Kyoto |
| Shuka Sho | October | 2,000 metre | Kyoto |
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