The Miyako Stakes 2026 will be held at Kyoto Racecourse on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This Grade 3 dirt race is run over 1,800 metres and features three-year-olds and older competing for an important place in Japan’s autumn dirt racing season.
The Miyako Stakes is traditionally an important preparatory race for the Champions Cup. Its competitive field often includes established dirt performers as well as horses looking to make their mark at graded stakes level.
Miyako Stakes 2026 – Race Overview
| Race | Miyako Stakes |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Racecourse | Kyoto Racecourse, Japan |
| Grade | G3 |
| Distance | 1,800 metres (Dirt) |
| Eligibility | Three-year-olds and older |
| Race Type | Open, weight-for-age allowances and penalties as applicable |
| Scheduled Post Time | 15:45 Japan Standard Time (JST) |
Why International Bettors Follow the Miyako Stakes
The Miyako Stakes is a key autumn dirt contest in Japan and a recognised stepping stone toward the Champions Cup. The 1,800-metre distance tests acceleration, stamina and tactical positioning, making recent dirt form and experience at the distance important factors when assessing the field.
Comparing prices across bookmakers can help international bettors understand how the market rates each runner. Check the latest odds and confirm the final field before placing a bet.
Miyako Stakes 2026 Betting Odds
The final entries for the Miyako Stakes 2026 are listed below. As advance betting odds are generally not available for Japanese Grade 2 and Grade 3 races, the table will initially feature the entered horses only.
Race Day Odds
Betting odds from 1xBet or Stake will be added on race day when the market becomes available. Check back for the latest prices and compare the odds for each runner before the race.
For race-day betting odds, visit 1xBet. The list of runners may be updated when the official declarations are confirmed.
Entry
| Horse |
|---|
| Meursault |
| Lord Couronne |
| Shonan Banrai |
| B B Closer |
| Ramjet |
| Testimone |
| Tripolitania |
| My Noir |
| Bastard Saffron |
| Walzer Schall |
| Patient Sien |
| Le Cheval d’Or |
| Saimon Xanadu |
| Revontulet |
| Hug |
| Red Prophecy |
| Sirius Colt |
| Shigeru Shogun |
| Leander |
Miyako Stakes 2025 Result
Double Heart Bond won the 2025 Miyako Stakes, finishing ahead of Simon Zanadu and Lord Kronos.
| Finish | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | W Heart Bond |
| 2nd | Simon Xanadu |
| 3rd | Lord Kronos |
Recent Miyako Stakes Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Double Heart Bond |
| 2024 | Sunrise Zipangu |
| 2023 | Seraphic Call |
| 2022 | Sunrise Hope |
| 2021 | Meisho Hario |
The Miyako Stakes is an important opportunity for Japan’s dirt horses to strengthen their credentials ahead of the major races later in the season. Check back for updated betting odds and the final field for the 2026 renewal.
