The Chukyo Kinen 2026 is one of Japan’s premier summer middle-distance races. Run over 1,800 metres on turf at Chukyo Racecourse, this Grade 3 handicap attracts many of Japan’s top milers and middle-distance runners. The race serves as an important stepping stone toward the autumn championship season. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
Contents
Race Overview
| Race | Chukyo Kinen |
|---|---|
| Grade | G3 |
| Distance | 1800m |
| Surface | Turf |
| Location | Chukyo Racecourse |
| Date | August 16, 2026 |
| Local Time | 3:35 PM (JST) |
| Race No. | Race 11 |
| Qualification | 3YO & Up |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | ¥86,000,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow
- Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
- Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
- One of Japan’s leading summer handicap races over 1,800 metres
- Features many of Japan’s top milers and middle-distance horses
- An important stepping stone toward the autumn Grade 1 campaign
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.
Last updated: August 12, 2026
TBA
Entries
| Horse |
|---|
| Satono Shining |
| Lavanda |
| Lily Joie |
| Cerbiatto |
| Keep Calm |
| Namura Cosmos |
| Mini Transat |
| Canela Fina |
| Sweep Awards |
| Buena Onda |
| Kazu Mikulase |
| Phantom Thief |
| Lila Emblem |
| Shonan Addeybb |
| Mina de Oro |
| Kanshin |
| K’s Reve |
Previous Year Result
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Ma Puce |
| 2nd | Shin Forever |
| 3rd | June Orange |
Historical Winners
| Year | Horse |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Al Naseem |
| 2024 | Albany |
| 2023 | Selberg |
| 2022 | Belenus |
| 2021 | Andraste |
