Diolite Kinen

The Diolite Kinen (in Japanese: ダイオライト記念), is a Domestic Grade 2 horse race for four-year-olds at Funabashi Racecourse.

Diolite Kinen
Domestic Grade II (JpnII) race
Diolite(1927-1951)
LocationFunabashi Racecourse
Inaugurated1956
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance2,400 meters (1.5 mi)
SurfaceDirt
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-year-olds and above
Weight57 kg (4yo+)
Allowances
2 kg for fillies and mares
Purse1st: ¥32,000,000

Race details

The first edition of the race took place on March 15, 1956.[1]

The race has been held in March since its inception.[1]

The race is named after the racehorse, Diolite.

Winners since 2015

Winners since 2015 include:[1]

Year
 Winner
 Jockey
 Trainer
 Time
2015ChrysoliteYutaka TakeHidetaka Otonashi2:33.6
2016ChrysoliteYutaka TakeHidetaka Otonashi2:36.4
2017Chrysolite[2]Yutaka TakeHidetaka Otonashi2:37.8
2018K T Brave[3]Yuichi FukunagaHaruki Sugiyama2:34.8
2019Chuwa Wizard[4]Yuga KawadaRyuji Okubo2:37.3
2020Another TruthChristophe LemaireNoboru Takagi2:36.6
2021Danon PharaohYuga KawadaYoshito Yahagi2:34.5
2022Nova LendaTaito MoriKatsuyoshi Ushida2:37.2

Past winners

Past winners include:[1][5]

  • 1956: Frisco Dow
  • 1957: Cosmo Light
  • 1958: Vaiola
  • 1959: Shear
  • 1960: Opal O
  • 1961: Daisan Kotobuki
  • 1962: Daini Kotobuki
  • 1963: Seoul Utopia
  • 1964: Gayling
  • 1965: Daisy Masaru[6]
  • 1966: Hide Midori[7]
  • 1967: Hidemidori
  • 1968: Shinto
  • 1969: Takedembo
  • 1970: Apo Speed [8]
  • 1971: Owners Ratsk
  • 1972: San Hiko
  • 1973: Maruichi King
  • 1974: Daini Katsuharu
  • 1975: Maruichi Daio
  • 1976: Hideno Arashi
  • 1977: Hoyu Hidaka
  • 1978: Edo Noboru
  • 1979: Edo Noboru
  • 1980: Katsu R[9]
  • 1981: Hokkai Satsuken
  • 1982: Hokkai Satsuken
  • 1983: Kuri Dancers
  • 1984: Humour Ace
  • 1985: Rocky Tiger
  • 1986: Island Telios
  • 1987: Island Hunter
  • 1988: Kurino Sandford
  • 1989: High Ace Boy
  • 1990: Fujino Dancer
  • 1991: Nihon Bellezza
  • 1992: Hase Katsu Top
  • 1993: Mogami Kikka
  • 1994: Hase Katsu Top
  • 1995: Aqua Raiden
  • 1996: Hokuto Vega
  • 1997: Duke Grand Prix
  • 1998: Abukuma Poro
  • 1999: Abukuma Poro
  • 2000: My Turn
  • 2001: Regent Bluff
  • 2002: Intelli Power
  • 2003: Kanetsu Fleuve
  • 2004: Mitsuaki Turbine
  • 2005: Personal Rush
  • 2006: Vermilion
  • 2007: Kikuno Arrow
  • 2008: Furioso
  • 2009: Furioso
  • 2010: Fusaichi Seven
  • 2011: Smart Falcon
  • 2012: Renforcer
  • 2013: Osumi Ichiban
  • 2014: Nihonpiro Ours

See also

References
  1. "Diorite Memorial Race Winning Horse Distance 2,400m". Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  2. "Chrysolite". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  3. "K T Brave". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  4. "Chuwa Wizard". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  5. "Diolite Memorial". Ahonoora. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  6. "Daisy Masaru". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  7. "Hide Midori". JBIS. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  8. "Apo Speed". Ahonoora. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  9. "Katsu R". Ahonoora. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
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