The St. Lite Kinen 2026 is a Group 2 race for three-year-old horses in Japan. Run over 2,200 metres on turf at Nakayama Racecourse, the race serves as an important trial for the Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger). The 2026 renewal is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, with a maximum field of 18 runners. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
| Race | St. Lite Kinen (Japanese St. Leger Trial) |
|---|---|
| Grade | G2 |
| Distance | 2200m |
| Surface | Turf |
| Location | Nakayama Racecourse |
| Date | September 13, 2026 |
| Local Time | 3:45 PM (JST) |
| Race No. | Race 11 |
| Qualification | 3YO |
| Weight | 57kg |
| Total Value | ¥118,080,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow
- Access to Japanese racing markets through international bookmakers
- A prestigious G2 contest featuring Japan’s leading three-year-olds
- An important trial race on the road to the Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger)
- Run over 2,200 metres on the demanding Nakayama turf course
- Several runners arrive after competing in major Japanese three-year-old races
- International bettors can follow the race alongside other major Japanese autumn stakes
Early Betting Odds
Early odds for the St. Lite Kinen may be offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xBet, and other major operators. Markets for Japanese races can change significantly once final declarations and official betting markets are available.
Last updated: September 09, 2026(TBA)
2026 Entries
| Horse |
|---|
| Going to Sky |
| Basse Terre |
| Ask Edinburgh |
| Savoire Faire |
| Audacia |
| Sanono Greater |
| Ritz Party |
| Justin Chicago |
| Radiant Star |
| Large Ensemble |
| Elliptic Curve |
| Badrinath |
| Fusen |
| Wakefield |
| Million Crown |
| Tirano |
| Vulcan Tesoro |
Previous Year Result
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Museum Mile |
| 2nd | Yamanin Bouclier |
| 3rd | Red Bande |
Historical Winners
| Year | Horse |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Museum Mile |
| 2024 | Urban Chic |
| 2023 | Lebensstil |
| 2022 | Gaia Force |
| 2021 | Asamano Itazura |
