1. Japanese Classics
The Japanese Classics are principal five races for three years olds listed herein.
- *Entry/First Declarations for 2020 born thoroughbreds (2023 Japanese Classics) closed at noon on Friday, 28 October, 2022.
Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) G1
Hanshin Racecourse (Right-handed)
To be held in mid-April 2023/1,600m Turf
for three years old fillies only
Weights: 55kg
Entry to close | by noon on 28 October 2022 | |
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First Declaration | by noon on 28 October 2022 | JPY 10,000 |
Second Declaration (if not withdrawn) |
by noon on 27 January 2023 | JPY 30,000 |
Third Declaration (selected horse only) |
To be announced | JPY 360,000 |
Supplementary Entry | To be announced | JPY 2,000,000 |
Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) G1
Nakayama Racecourse (Right-handed)
To be held in mid-April 2023/2,000m Turf
for three years old only, entire colts and fillies
Weights: colts 57kg fillies 55kg
Entry to close | by noon on 28 October 2022 | |
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First Declaration | by noon on 28 October 2022 | JPY 10,000 |
Second Declaration (if not withdrawn) |
by noon on 27 January 2023 | JPY 30,000 |
Third Declaration (selected horse only) |
To be announced | JPY 360,000 |
Supplementary Entry | To be announced | JPY 2,000,000 |
Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) G1
Tokyo Racecourse (Left-handed)
To be held in late May 2023/2,400m Turf
for three years old fillies only
Weights: 55kg
Entry to close | by noon on 28 October 2022 | |
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First Declaration | by noon on 28 October 2022 | JPY 10,000 |
Second Declaration (if not withdrawn) |
by noon on 27 January 2023 | JPY 30,000 |
Third Declaration (selected horse only) |
To be announced | JPY 360,000 |
Supplementary Entry | To be announced | JPY 2,000,000 |
Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) G1
Tokyo Racecourse (Left-handed)
To be held in late May 2023/2,400m Turf
for three years old only, entire colts and fillies
Weights: colts 57kg fillies 55kg
Entry to close | by noon on 28 October 2022 | |
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First Declaration | by noon on 28 October 2022 | JPY 10,000 |
Second Declaration (if not withdrawn) |
by noon on 27 January 2023 | JPY 30,000 |
Third Declaration (selected horse only) |
To be announced | JPY 360,000 |
Supplementary Entry | To be announced | JPY 2,000,000 |
Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) G1
Kyoto Racecourse (Right-handed)
To be held in late October 2023/3,000m Turf
for three years old only, entire colts and fillies
Weights: colts 57kg fillies 55kg
Entry to close | by noon on 28 October 2022 | |
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First Declaration | by noon on 28 October 2022 | JPY 10,000 |
Second Declaration (if not withdrawn) |
by noon on 27 January 2023 | JPY 30,000 |
Third Declaration (selected horse only) |
To be announced | JPY 360,000 |
Supplementary Entry | To be announced | JPY 2,000,000 |
2. Entry/Declaration
For the aforementioned five races of the Japanese Classics, it is necessary to forward entry and declarations (1st to 3rd declarations and final declaration to run) for each race to the JRA by the designated time. Entry and first declaration closing date is normally set at noon on the fourth Friday in October, Japan time. Second declaration closing date is normally set at noon on the fourth Friday in the following January, Japan time, if not withdrawn. For overseas horses selected to run by the JRA Selection Committee, third declaration must be made by the closing date, normally two weeks before the race. All declarations must be accompanied by relevant fees, lodged in the account of JRA (bank details below) by noon of each closing point. Declaration fees are non-refundable. Nomination/declaration form must be submitted each time by fax or by post to the address designated by JRA.
PLEASE COMPLETE ONE NOMINATION/DECLARATION FORM PER HORSE.
3. Supplementary Entry
Supplementary entry for overseas horses can be made for each of the aforementioned races by horses which were not previously entered, on the condition that the horse has made the nomination for supplementary entry by the closing date and be selected to run by the JRA Selection Committee. Closing date for the nomination for supplementary entry will be announced in due course but it is usually around 50 days before the races (free of charge). Nomination must be made by lodging the Supplementary Nomination form by fax or post to the address designated by JRA. Supplementary nominees selected to run must make supplementary entry and declaration (usually two weeks before the race), accompanied by relevant form and supplementary entry fee lodged in the account of JRA (bank details below) by no later than close of business of the week of the closing date. Supplementary entry fee is non-refundable.
4. Selection of Overseas Runners
Selection of overseas runners for each race will be assessed on their relative merits by the JRA Selection Committee, who will consider various relevant factors, such as international rating and record of G1 or G2 race at the time of closing of nomination for supplementary entry.
5. Applicants
Entries can only be made by the owner of the horse. First and second declaration can also be made by an owner who is not registered as horse owner by each authority. Third declaration or supplementary entry can only be lodged by the owner duly registered by JRA.
6. Qualification for Runners
2020 born thoroughbreds are only applicable. Geldings are not applicable. Entries for horses not registered as a racehorse by each authority at the time of closing of first and second declaration can also be accepted.
- *Entry/First Declarations for 2021 born thoroughbreds will close in late October 2023.
7. Completion of Declaration
Declaration for the race will be completed when first to third declarations has been made followed by the final declaration to run. Declaration fees are non-refundable.
8. Stakes Money
Total Declaration Fee will be distributed to the owners according to the following percentage,
- Winner:
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70%
- 2nd:
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20%
- 3rd:
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10%
9. Others
Further details and additional information not mentioned herein will be announced in due course. JRA reserves the right to postpone, transfer or vary the terms and conditions of any race under the Rules of Racing of JRA.
10. Payment to be made by the Owner
First Entry/Declaration (for each race) | JPY 10,000 |
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Second Declaration (for each race) | JPY 30,000 |
Third Declaration (for each race) | JPY 360,000 |
Supplementary Entry (for each race) | JPY 2,000,000 |
Payments must be remitted by bank transfer by each designated closing time. Please be sure that the payment is made in Japanese Yen. All bank charges and commissions (including paying bank charges) are to be paid by the owner.
Bank Details
Account Holde | JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION |
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Account Number | 0005-001-7834038 |
Bank | MUFG Bank, Ltd. Head Office, Tokyo, Japan |
Bank Address | 2-7-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
Swift Code | BOTKJPJT |
Please fill in the name of your horse and race on the message section of the application form for foreign remittance transactions so that JRA can confirm from whom the bank transfer was sent.
11. Contact Address
JRA Head Office
International Department
Hibiya Fort Tower, 1-1-1 Nishi-shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0003 Japan
JRA London Representative Office
4th Floor, 11 Argyll Street, London W1F 7TH, UK
JRA Paris Representative Office
15 Boulevard Douaumont 75017 Paris, FRANCE
- Tel:
- +33-7-84-38-78-96
- Email:
- contact@jraparis.com
JRA New York Representative Office
250 Park Avenue, 20th floor, NY, NY 10171, USA
- Tel:
- +1-203-554-5763
- Email:
- info@nyjra.com
JRA Hong Kong Representative Office
1705, Prosperity Millennia Plaza, 663 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong
JRA Sydney Representative Office
Suite 24, Level 26, 44 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA
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