2023 Japan Cup (G1)
Maximum Number of Horses : 18
Nomination Close : Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Nomination Fee : Free of Charge
Deadline for arriving in Japan : Thursday, November 14, 2024
Declaration : Thursday, November 21, 2024
Declaration Fee : JPY300,000
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) |
Prize Money
| JPY | USD | GBP | EUR | AUD | HKD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 500,000,000 | 3,546,099 | 2,777,778 | 3,205,128 | 5,208,333 | 27,777,778 |
| 2nd | 200,000,000 | 1,418,440 | 1,111,111 | 1,282,051 | 2,083,333 | 11,111,111 |
| 3rd | 130,000,000 | 921,986 | 722,222 | 833,333 | 1,354,167 | 7,222,222 |
| 4th | 75,000,000 | 531,915 | 416,667 | 480,769 | 781,250 | 4,166,667 |
| 5th | 50,000,000 | 354,610 | 277,778 | 320,513 | 520,833 | 2,777,778 |
| 6th | 40,000,000 | 283,688 | 222,222 | 256,410 | 416,667 | 2,222,222 |
| 7th | 35,000,000 | 248,227 | 194,444 | 224,359 | 364,583 | 1,944,444 |
| 8th | 30,000,000 | 212,766 | 166,667 | 192,308 | 312,500 | 1,666,667 |
| 9th | 15,000,000 | 106,383 | 83,333 | 96,154 | 156,250 | 833,333 |
| 10th | 10,000,000 | 70,922 | 55,556 | 64,103 | 104,167 | 555,556 |
| Total | 1,085,000,000 | 7,695,035 | 6,027,778 | 6,955,128 | 11,302,083 | 60,277,778 |
1USD=141JPY, 1GBP=180JPY, 1EUR=156JPY, 1AUD=96JPY, 1HKD=18JPY
Approx. figures per exchange rates as at December 2023.
Bonus System
For the winners of races below in 2024 |
Japan Cup 2024 |
Bonus |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE) Tancred Stakes (AUS) Coronation Cup (UK) The Derby (UK) Prix du Jockey Club (FR) Manhattan Stakes (USA) Prince of Wales's Stakes (UK) The Irish Derby (IRE) Eclipse Stakes (UK) Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (FR) Grand Prix de Paris (FR) King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (UK) Arlington Million (USA) International Stakes (UK) Sword Dancer Stakes (USA) Grosser Preis von Baden (GER) Irish Champion Stakes (IRE) Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (USA) Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (FR) Champion Stakes (UK) Caulfield Cup (AUS) Cox Plate (AUS) Breeders' Cup Turf (USA) Melbourne Cup (AUS) |
will be awarded |
 |
3,000,000 USD |
 |
1,200,000 USD | ||
 |
750,000 USD | ||
 |
200,000 USD | ||
| For other invitational runners |  |
100,000 USD | |
The winners of the races designated for the aforementioned bonus system which are held after the closing date of the nomination and those horses deemed equivalent may be considered by the JRA Selection Committee as nominated horses.
For invited overseas horses for the Japan Cup, the JRA will provide the following:
Japan Cup Raceday Instruction Video
| Circumference | 2,083.1m |
|---|---|
| Width | 31 - 41m |
| Homestretch (final turn to finish) | 525m |
| 2,400m (T) Record Time as of October 2021: Almond Eye (25 November 2018) 2:20.6 |
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