- Tokyo Derby
Horseraces infobox
class = Domestic Grade I
horse race = Tokyo Derby
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location =Oi Racecourse ,Shinagawa, Tokyo
inaugurated = 1955
race type =Thoroughbred Flat racing
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distance = 2,000 meters (About 10furlongs )
track = Dirt, Right-handed
qualification = 3-y-o
weight = colts &gelding s 56kg / fillies 54kg
purse = ¥76,500,000 (2007 Running)
bonuses =The Tokyo Derby (東京ダービー) is a
Japan esethoroughbred horse race on dirt track for three years old. It is run over a distance of 2000 meters (about 10 furlongs) atOi Racecourse in the Shinagawa,Tokyo in June.It was first held in
1955 , at that time named "Haru-no-Kura", meaning 'The Race of Spring race meeting', with a distance of 2000 meters. In1964 , its name was changed to "Tokyo Metropolis Derby". In 1966, its name wae changed to "Tokyo Derby".Its distance has been changed three times. From
1955 to1966 , it was 2000 meters long, from1967 to1998 , 2400 meters and after1999 , 2000 meters.Winners since 2001
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