The Daily Hai Queen Cup (
Japanese
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* Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia
* Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan
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''クイーンカップ'') is a
Grade 3 horse race
Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its bas ...
for three-year-old
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a list of horse breeds, horse breed developed for Thoroughbred racing, horse racing. Although the word ''thoroughbred'' is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thorough ...
fillies run in February over a distance of 1600 metres at
Tokyo Racecourse
is located in Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan. Built in 1933 for horse racing, it is considered the "racecourse of racecourses" in Japanese horseracing. It has a capacity of 223,000, with seating for 13,750.
Tokyo Racecourse hosts numerous G1 (Grade 1) ...
.
The race was first run in 1966 and was elevated to Grade 3 status in 1984. It was contested at a variety of venues but has been run over its current course and distance since 1981. The race serves as a trial race for the
Oka Sho
The is a Grade 1 flat horse race in Japan. The race is restricted to three-year-old Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a list of horse breeds, horse breed developed for Thoroughbred racing, horse racing. Although the word ''thoroughbre ...
, run in early April, which it is the traditional start to the annual
classic races for three-year-olds in Japan.
Winners since 2000
Earlier winners
* 1984 - Aino Feather
* 1985 -
Takara Steel
* 1986 - Super Shot
* 1987 - Nakami Julianne
* 1988 - Circle Showa
* 1989 - Cutting Edge
* 1990 - Sweet Mithuna
* 1991 - Scarlet Bouquet
* 1992 - Sanei Thank You
* 1993 - Mother Tosho
* 1994 -
Hishi Amazon
* 1995 - Eishin Berlin
* 1996 - Ibuki Perceive
* 1997 - Orange Peel
* 1998 - Edai Queen
* 1999 -
Umeno Fiber
See also
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Horse racing in Japan
is a popular equestrian sport in Japan, with more than 21,000 horse races held each year. Three types of racing take place in Japan - flat racing, jump racing, and Ban'ei Racing (also called Draft Racing).
In Japan, horse racing is organized b ...
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List of Japanese flat horse races
This is a list of notable Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse races which take place annually in Japan. Except for the Tokyo Daishoten, all graded races are operated by Japan Racing Association, including all conditions races which currently hold ...
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