The Sankei Sho Centaur Stakes 2026 is one of Japan’s premier Grade 2 sprint races for older horses. Run over 1,200 metres on turf at Hanshin Racecourse, the race serves as an important trial for the Sprinters Stakes (G1). Since being shortened to 1,200 metres in 2000, it has become one of Japan’s key sprint contests, regularly attracting many of the country’s top sprinters. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Sankei Sho Centaur Stakes
Grade
G2
Distance
1200m
Surface
Turf
Location
Hanshin Racecourse
Date
September 6, 2026
Local Time
3:35 PM (JST)
Race No.
Race 11
Qualification
3YO & Up
Weight
Weight for Age
Purse
¥128,730,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
An important trial race for the Sprinters Stakes (G1)
One of Japan’s leading Grade 2 sprint races
Run over the fast 1,200-metre turf course at Hanshin Racecourse
Regularly attracts many of Japan’s top sprinters
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.
