In horse racing in Japan, The Classics are a series of flat horse races. All of these races are organized by the Japan Racing Association. Each classic is run once each year and is restricted to active racehorses that are three years old excluding geldings. Only the first five races are considered as classic whilst Shuka Sho were inaugurated in 1996 to replace the Queen Elizabeth II Cup as the third leg of triple tiara.
RaceDateDistanceCourseFirst RunQualificationOka Sho (Japanese 1,000 Guineas)April1,600 metersHanshin1939Three-year-old filliesSatsuki Sho (Japanese 2,000 Guineas)2,000 metersNakayama1939Three-year-old colts/filliesYushun Himba (Japanese Oaks)May/June2,400 metersTokyo1938Three-year-old filliesTokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby)2,400 meters1932Three-year-old colts/filliesKikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger)October3,000 metersKyoto1938Shūka Sho2,000 meters1996Three-year-old fillies
See also Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (Japan) British Classic Races American Classic Races French Classic Races
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