The Sprinters Stakes 2026 is one of Japan’s most important sprint races and the opening G1 of the autumn JRA season. The 60th running will be held at Nakayama Racecourse on September 27, 2026, over 1,200 meters on turf. A maximum of 16 runners can compete, with a total prize value of ¥369.9 million and ¥170 million awarded to the winner.
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Race Overview
Race
Sprinters Stakes 2026
Grade
G1
Distance
1200m
Surface
Turf
Location
Nakayama Racecourse, Japan
Date
September 27, 2026
Local Time
15:40 JST
Race No.
Race 11
Qualification
3yo & up, Open Class, Set Weights
Maximum Starters
16
Total Purse
¥369,900,000
Prize Money for Winner
¥170,000,000
Why International Bettors Follow the Sprinters Stakes
It is one of Japan’s two major G1 sprint races over 1,200 meters.
The race attracts established Japanese Group winners as well as emerging international-class sprinters.
Ante-Post and Fixed Odds markets can provide opportunities before the final field and draw are confirmed.
Nakayama’s right-handed 1,200-meter turf course creates a distinctive test of early speed and finishing ability.
The race is particularly important for identifying Japan’s leading sprint champion of the autumn season.
International racing fans can follow a high-value Japanese G1 featuring a large and competitive sprinting field.
Early Betting Odds
Early prices for the Sprinters Stakes are subject to change as the final field, declarations and betting markets develop. At this stage, the available figures should be treated as predicted odds rather than confirmed final bookmaker prices. International bettors should check the latest Fixed Odds and Ante-Post markets before placing a bet.
The 2025 Sprinters Stakes was won by Win Carnelian, who defeated June Blair by a head. Namura Clair finished third. Win Carnelian started as an 11th favorite and recorded his first G1 victory in the race.
