The Kinko Sho 2026 is one of Japan’s key middle-distance races and an important Grade 2 event in the early spring racing calendar.
The race will be held on March 15, 2026, at Chukyo Racecourse, and is run over 2,000 metres on turf. It serves as a major prep race for elite middle-distance horses targeting spring championship races.
This page provides race information, explains international bookmaker markets, and lists early betting odds and race entries as they become available.
Race Overview
- Race: Kinko Sho (G2)
- Surface: Turf
- Distance: 2,000m
- Venue: Chukyo Racecourse
- Age: 4yo & up
- Category: Spring Middle Distance Trial
The Kinko Sho is traditionally used as a spring stepping stone toward major races such as the Tenno Sho (Spring) and other top-level middle-distance contests in Japan.
Why International Bettors Follow the Kinko Sho
- Top Japanese middle-distance horses often reappear in this race
- Important early-season form indicator for major spring races
- International bookmakers occasionally offer early ante-post markets
For bettors monitoring global turf racing, the Kinko Sho provides valuable early-season insights into Japan’s middle-distance division.
Kinko Sho 2026 Early Betting Odds (Futures)
Some bookmakers may publish ante-post or fixed odds markets before the final field is confirmed.
Common betting terms include:
- Ante-Post / All-In Betting – Stakes are lost if the horse does not run
- NRNB – Stake refunded if the horse does not run
- Fixed Odds – Odds locked in at the time the bet is placed
Odds may change significantly once the final entries and draw positions are announced.
| Horse | JRA *SP | bet365 (Mar 15) | Stake (Mar 15) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st:Shake Your Heart | 13.50 | 10.00 | 11.00 |
| 2nd:Giovanni | 8.70 | 8.50 | 8.50 |
| 3rd:Queen’s Walk | 3.60 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 4th:June Take | 7.70 | 7.50 | 8.50 |
| 5th:Douradores | 5.60 | 5.00 | 4.80 |
| 6th:Willem | 6.40 | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| 7th:Dee Mu The Kid | 35.00 | 41.00 | 34.00 |
| 8th:Kings Palace | 73.50 | 51.00 | 51.00 |
| 9th:Safira | 88.90 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| 10th:Arata | 142.30 | 126.00 | 101.00 |
| 11th:Sekitoba East | 24.80 | 23.00 | 21.00 |
| 12th:Ho O Biscuits | 7.30 | 11.00 | 9.50 |
| 13th:Nishino Revenant | 102.50 | 101.00 | 71.00 |
| 14th:Urban Chic | 11.90 | 13.00 | 11.00 |
Kinko Sho 2025 Results & Odds Comparison
The 2025 Kinko Sho produced another competitive renewal of Japan’s traditional middle-distance race.
| Position | Horse | JRA Final Odds | International Odds Range* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Queen’s Walk | 8.2 | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| 2nd | Ho O Biscuits | 3.1 | 3 – 3.9 |
| 3rd | King’s Palace | 23.9 | 15 – 26 |
| 4th | Desierto | 3.2 | 2.6 – 3.6 |
| 5th | Deep Monster | 36.3 | 23 – 41 |
*International odds represent fixed-odds bookmakers before race start. Prices may vary by operator and timing.
Recent Winners & Historical Odds
| Year | Winner | Approx. Odds Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Queen’s Walk | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| 2024 | Prognosis | – |
| 2023 | Prognosis | – |
| 2022 | Jack d’Or | – |
| 2021 | Gibeon | – |
The race often produces competitive betting markets, with both favourites and mid-range contenders capable of winning.
