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Miyako Stakes
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The Miyako Stakes (Japanese みやこステークス) is a Grade 3 horse race for Thoroughbreds aged three and over, run in November over a distance of 1800 metres on dirt at Kyoto Racecourse.[1]
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Grade 3 race | |
![]() The 2011 winner Espoir City | |
Location | Kyoto Racecourse |
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Inaugurated | 2010 |
Race type | Thoroughbred Flat racing |
Race information | |
Distance | 1800 metres |
Surface | Dirt |
Track | Right-handed |
Qualification | 3-y-o+ |
Weight | 4-y-o+ 56 kg, 3-y-o 54 kg, fillies allowed 2 kg |
Purse | ¥81,880,000 (total), ¥38,000,000 (winner) |
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The race was originally named the Topaz Stakes from 1986 until 2009. It was promoted to Grade 3 status in 2010 was renamed to Miyako Stakes. The race serves as a trial for the Champions Cup.