The Shuka Sho 2026 is a Grade 1 race for three-year-old fillies, held at Kyoto Racecourse on October 18, 2026. Run over 2000m on turf, the race is the final leg of Japan’s Triple Tiara series and carries a total prize purse of ¥239,700,000, with ¥110,000,000 awarded to the winner.
Race Overview
| Race | Shuka Sho |
|---|---|
| Grade | G1 |
| Racecourse | Kyoto |
| Surface | Turf |
| Distance | 2000m |
| Eligibility | 3yo Fillies |
| Date | October 18, 2026 |
| Race No. | Race 11 |
| Scheduled Start | 15:40 JST |
| Maximum Runners | 18 |
| Total Prize Money | ¥239,700,000 |
| Prize Money for Winner | ¥110,000,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow
The Shuka Sho is the final race of Japan’s Triple Tiara series for three-year-old fillies, following the Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) and Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks). Its 2000m distance at Kyoto provides a different test from the 1600m Oka Sho and 2400m Japanese Oaks, making it an important race for determining the best filly of the generation.
The race has been an international race since 2009 and attracts considerable attention from overseas racing fans. With a full field of 18 registered for the 2026 edition, the Shuka Sho is again set to be one of the major Japanese races for international bettors in October.
Betting Odds (Race Day)
Japanese domestic races such as the Shuka Sho generally have their main betting markets finalized on race day. International bookmakers may also offer fixed odds before the start, but reliable overseas bookmaker odds are not included here until confirmed.
Last updated: October 13, 2026
| Horse | bet365 | 1xbet |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Walk | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Dream Core | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Master Soarer | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| Garavogue | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Something Sweet | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Enne | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| La Belle Scene | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| Canal Saint Martin | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Hayabusa Sakichan | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Sweet Happiness | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Taisei Vogue | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Garnet Flare | 41.00 | 41.00 |
| T M I Run | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| Birthday Flight | 67.00 | 65.00 |
| Festival Hill | 81.00 | 80.00 |
| Losange | 81.00 | 80.00 |
| Nice Play Ask | 101.00 | 100.00 |
| Smart Priere | 101.00 | 100.00 |
Previous Year Result
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Embroidery |
| 2nd | Erika Express |
| 3rd | Paradis Reine |
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Embroidery |
| 2024 | Cervinia |
| 2023 | Liberty Island |
| 2022 | Stunning Rose |
| 2021 | Akaitorino Musume |
