Prestigious Hanshin Race set to Close Nominations July 14,2026
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A highly anticipated turf race at Hanshin Racecourse,scheduled for Sunday,September 6,2026,is now accepting nominations. The event, known for its challenging course adn substantial prize pool, will close nominations on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Race Details and Prize structure
The race is open to horses aged three years and older, with a maximum field size of 16 starters. The competition will be held on a 1200-meter turf course-approximately six furlongs-and boasts a total value of ¥128,730,000, equivalent to approximately US$000. The winner is set to receive ¥59,000,000,also roughly equivalent to US$000.
Key Dates and Entry Requirements
The nomination process is free of charge and must be completed by July 14, 2026.Subsequent deadlines include declarations on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and entry to Japan by Thursday, August 27, 2026. A payment of ¥100,000 (approximately US$000) is required by Friday, August 28, 2026.
Weight and Allowance Considerations
The race will adhere to a weight-for-age system,with three-year-old horses carrying 55 kg and those aged four and older carrying 57 kg. Fillies and Mares will receive a 2 kg allowance, while horses Southern Hemisphere Bred born in 2023 will benefit from a 1 kg allowance.
Penalties will be applied to previous race winners, excluding performances in two-year-old races. According to race officials, a penalty of 2 kg will be assessed for winners of Grade 1 races after September 6, 2025 (with a 1 kg penalty for races limited to fillies and mares), and 1 kg for winners of Grade 2 races. Prior to September 5, 2025, a 1 kg penalty will be applied to Grade 1 winners.
Recent Success
Kangchenjunga emerged victorious in the 2025 edition of the race, setting a high benchmark for future competitors. The Hanshin course is known as a right-handed track.
This race continues to be a cornerstone event within the List of JRA Graded Races, attracting top talent and showcasing the pinnacle of Japanese thoroughbred racing.
Why: The Hanshin Race, a Grade 1 turf race, is a significant event in Japanese thoroughbred racing, attracting top horses and offering a substantial prize pool. Who: The race is open to horses aged three years and older, with Kangchenjunga being the most recent winner in 2025. What: The race is a 1200-meter (approximately six furlongs) turf competition with a total purse of ¥128,730,000 (roughly US$000) and a winner’s share of ¥59,000,000 (approximately US$000). How: Horses are assigned weights based on age and gender, with allowances for fillies/mares and Southern Hemisphere-bred horses. Penalties are applied for previous race wins. Nominations close july 14, 2026, with the
