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The Meguro Kinen (
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目黒記念) is a Grade 2 handicap 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 ...
in Japan for Thoroughbred
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s aged at least four years old, run in May over a distance of 2,500 metres at Tokyo Racecourse.
It was first run in 1932 over 3400 metres at Meguro Racecourse and was later run over 3900 metres and 3200 metres before being run over its current distance for the first time in 1952. The race was elevated to Grade 2 class in 1984. Although the race moved to Tokyo Racecourse when Meguro Racecourse closed in 1934 the race retained the name of its original venue.
Winners since 2000
Earlier winners
* 1984 - Dai Sekitai * 1985 - Mr Le Mans * 1986 - Bingo Timur * 1987 - Mount Nizon * 1988 - Mejiro Fulmar * 1989 - Kiri Power * 1990 - Marutaka Tyson * 1991 - Carib Song * 1992 - Yamanin Global * 1993 - Matikanetannhauser * 1994 - Narita Taishin * 1995 - Hagino Real King * 1996 - Yu Sensho * 1997 - Agnes Kamikaze * 1998 - Going Suzuka * 1999 - Rosen KavalierSee also
* Horse racing in Japan *List of Japanese flat horse races
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