Champions Cup

The 27th running of Champions Cup (G1)

Sunday, December 6, 2026

Distance (surface):
1,800 meters, Dirt (about 9 furlongs)
Age:
3yo & up
Racecourse:
Chukyo Racecourse (Left-handed)
Maximum Number of Horses:
16
Nomination Close:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Nomination Fee:
Free of Charge
Deadline for arriving in Japan:
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Declaration:
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Declaration Fee:
¥300,000

* Nominated foreign horses of the Champions Cup (G1) will be automatically nominated for the Tokyo Daishoten (G1), scheduled to be held at NAR's Oi Racecourse in December 2026.

Weight

For Nomination

Nomination Close (Free): Tuesday, October 6, 2026 by noon local time

Weight

Age / Sex Northern Hemisphere Bred Southern Hemisphere Bred
4yo+ C, H & G 58 kg (128.0lbs) 58 kg (128.0lbs)
4yo+ F & M 56 kg (124.0lbs) 56 kg (124.0lbs)
3yo C & G 56 kg (124.0lbs) 54 kg (119.0lbs)
3yo F 54 kg (119.0lbs) 52 kg (115.0lbs)

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    Dec. 1, 2013
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    Dec. 2, 2012
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    Dec. 2, 2012
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2011
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    Dec. 4, 2011
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    Dec. 4, 2011
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2010
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    Dec. 5, 2010
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2009
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    Dec. 6, 2009
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    Dec. 6, 2009
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    Dec. 7, 2008
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    Dec. 7, 2008
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    Nov. 24, 2007
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    Nov. 24, 2007
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    Nov. 25, 2006
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    Nov. 25, 2006
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