The Shion Stakes 2026 is one of Japan’s premier Grade 2 races for three-year-old fillies. Run over 2,000 metres on turf at Nakayama Racecourse, the race serves as an official trial for the Shuka Sho (Japanese Oaks). Since being promoted to Grade 2 in 2023, it has become one of the country’s most important stepping stones toward the final filly Classic of the season. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Shion Stakes (Shuka Sho Trial)
Grade
G2
Distance
2000m
Surface
Turf
Location
Nakayama Racecourse
Date
September 6, 2026
Local Time
3:45 PM (JST)
Race No.
Race 11
Qualification
3YO Fillies
Weight
55kg
Purse
¥113,040,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
An official Shuka Sho Trial, with priority entry awarded to the top finishers
One of Japan’s leading Grade 2 races for three-year-old fillies
Run over the demanding 2,000-metre turf course at Nakayama Racecourse
A major stepping stone toward the final filly Classic of the season
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.
