The Elm Stakes 2026 is one of Japan’s premier Grade 3 dirt races for older horses. Held over 1,700 metres at Sapporo Racecourse, the race serves as an important summer target for dirt specialists and a key stepping stone toward the major autumn dirt championships. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
Contents
Race Overview
Race
Elm Stakes
Grade
G3
Distance
1700m
Surface
Dirt
Location
Sapporo Racecourse
Date
August 8, 2026
Local Time
3:25 PM (JST)
Race No.
Race 11
Qualification
3YO & Up
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 dirt races
An important stepping stone toward the major autumn dirt championships
Regularly attracts many of Japan’s top dirt performers
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.
