is a racecourse run by the

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located in

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. Built in 1907, it has a seating capacity of 12,000, and can accommodate 30,000 spectators in total. Sapporo Racecourse hosts one GII (Grade 2)

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, the Sapporo Kinen.

Physical attributes

Main turf course

1000m, 1200m, 1500m, 1800m, 2000m, and 2600m races are run on the Main turf course.

Dirt course

1000 m, 1200 m, 1500 m, 1800 m, 2000 m, and 2600 m races are run on the dirt oval.

Emergency use

It has been designated as a "wide-area evacuation site" by the city of Sapporo and can also be used as an evacuation shelter in the event of a large-scale fire .

Notable races

Access

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: 10 minutes walk from Sōen Station

Track records

Source�
レコードタイム表 (Record time table) -> 札幌競馬場 (Sapporo Racecourse)
* † Reference Time. * Last updated on July 23, 2023.

Turf course (2yo)

Turf course (3yo+)

Dirt course (2yo)

Dirt course (3yo+)

References

External links

JRA Sapporo Racecourse

Hokkaidokeiba

Chūō-ku, Sapporo Horse racing venues in Japan Sports venues in Sapporo Sports venues completed in 1907 1907 establishments in Japan {{horseracing-venue-stub