The Chukyo Nisai Stakes 2026 is one of Japan’s key Grade 3 races for the two-year-old generation. Run over 1,400 metres on turf at Chukyo Racecourse, the race serves as an important early-season test for promising juveniles and has established itself as a stepping stone toward Japan’s major two-year-old championships. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Chukyo Nisai Stakes
Grade
G3
Distance
1400m
Surface
Turf
Location
Chukyo Racecourse
Date
August 30, 2026
Local Time
3:35 PM (JST)
Race No.
Race 11
Qualification
2YO
Purse
¥74,180,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
One of Japan’s earliest Grade 3 races for two-year-olds
An important stepping stone toward the autumn juvenile championships
Run over Chukyo’s demanding 1,400-metre turf course, rewarding both speed and stamina
Regularly features many of Japan’s most promising young horses
Betting Odds (Race Day)
Unlike major G1 races, odds for most JRA G2 and G3 races are generally released on race day by international bookmakers such as bet365 and 1xBet. These markets are typically offered as fixed odds, and early Ante-Post markets are rarely available.
Last updated: August 30, 2026(Results)
Horse
Stake
1st:G T Maika
1.65
2nd:Siskin Bloom
9.00
3rd:Biscuit Sand
4.00
4th:Jasper Trueno
26.00
5th:Sant’Angelo
5.00
6th:Bakuso Shacho
14.00
7th:Maru Mori Muso
18.00
8th:Piko King
126.00
9th:Piko Jack
101.00
Entries
Horse🐎
GT Maika
Biscuit Sand
Sant’Angelo
Siskin Bloom
Bakuso Shacho
Maru Mori Muso
Jasper Trueno
Piko Jack
Piko King
Previous Year Result
Position
Horse
1st
Candide
2nd
Star Anise
3rd
Michael Barows
Historical Winners
Year
Horse
2025
Candide
＊The Chukyo Nisai Stakes was promoted to Grade 3 in 2025, making the 2026 edition only the second running as a graded race.
