The Mainichi Okan 2026 will be held at Tokyo Racecourse in Japan on October 4, 2026. The Grade 2 race is contested over 1,800 meters on turf and is open to three-year-olds and older horses. With a first prize of ¥67 million, the race is one of the key autumn events for horses targeting major middle-distance and mile races later in the season.
Race Overview
| Race | Mainichi Okan |
|---|---|
| Date | October 4, 2026 |
| Racecourse | Tokyo Racecourse, Japan |
| Grade | G2 |
| Distance | 1,800m |
| Surface | Turf |
| Race Type | Flat |
| Eligibility | 3-year-olds and older |
| Weight | Set Weights |
| Scheduled Start | 3:45 PM JST |
| Race Number | Race 11 |
| Maximum Field | 18 |
| Winner’s Prize | ¥67,000,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow the Mainichi Okan
The Mainichi Okan is one of Japan’s long-established Grade 2 races over 1,800 meters. Its position on the autumn calendar makes it an important stepping-stone for horses aiming at major races such as the Tenno Sho (Autumn) and the Mile Championship.
The 2026 edition has attracted 18 registered horses, including Realize Sirius, runner-up in the Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas), Reichs Adler, third in the same race, and last year’s Mainichi Okan place-getters Ho O Biscuits and Satono Shining. The 2026 field also includes established Group-race performers such as Elton Barows, Seiundo Hardes and Danon Ayers Rock. The official JRA race conditions specify a maximum field of 18 runners.
Betting Odds (Race Day)
The Mainichi Okan is a Japanese domestic Grade 2 race, so betting odds are generally finalized close to race day. This page does not use JRA or Japanese racing-site prediction odds. International bookmaker odds will be added when reliable overseas betting information is available.
Last updated: September 30, 2026
| Horse🐎 |
|---|
| Realize Sirius |
| Satono Shining |
| Reichsadler |
| Admire Quads |
| Reigning |
| Seiun Hades |
| Dragon Boost |
| Danon Ayers Rock |
| Readiness |
| Elton Barows |
| Regalo del Cielo |
| Lance of Chaos |
| Ho O Biscuits |
| Champagne Color |
| Cruzeiro do Sul |
| Vincentio |
| Long Run |
| Be Astonished |
Previous Year Result
Mainichi Okan 2025
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Lebensstil |
| 2nd | Ho O Biscuits |
| 3rd | Satono Shining |
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Leben Still |
| 2024 | Sixpence |
| 2023 | Elton Barows |
| 2022 | Salios |
| 2021 | Schnell Meister |