The Sapporo Kinen 2026 is one of Japan’s premier Grade 2 middle-distance races. Run over 2,000 metres on turf at Sapporo Racecourse, the race regularly attracts many of Japan’s top horses returning from spring campaigns or preparing for the autumn Grade 1 season. It also serves as a Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Turf. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
| Race | Sapporo Kinen |
|---|---|
| Grade | G2 |
| Distance | 2000m |
| Surface | Turf |
| Location | Sapporo Racecourse |
| Date | August 16, 2026 |
| Local Time | 3:45 PM (JST) |
| Race No. | Race 11 |
| Qualification | 3YO & Up |
| Purse | ¥152,900,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow
- Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
- Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
- A Breeders’ Cup Challenge – Win and You’re In qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Turf
- One of Japan’s premier summer middle-distance races
- Features many of Japan’s top older horses preparing for the autumn Grade 1 season
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
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Entries
| Horse |
|---|
| Admire Terra |
| Shohei |
| Sakura Farrel |
| Rousham Park |
| Ecoro Walz |
| Shake Your Heart |
| Gran Dia |
| Magic Sands |
| Ho O Biscuits |
| Readiness |
| Igatchi |
| Zendan Hayabusa |
| Meiner Mond |
| Pink Jin |
| Arata |
| Onyankopon |
Previous Year Result
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Top Knife |
| 2nd | Coconut Brown |
| 3rd | Arata |
Historical Winners
| Year | Horse |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Top Knife |
| 2024 | North Bridge |
| 2023 | Prognosis |
| 2022 | Jack d’Or |
| 2021 | Sodashi |
