Nagoya Racecourse

Nagoya Racecourse (名古屋競馬場, Nagoya Keiba-jō) is located in Yatomi, Aichi, Japan, and runs under National Association of Racing.[1] It is a 1100-meter dirt oval with 193.5m stretch. It is also commonly known as Donko Racecourse, after the surrounding district.[2] In 2017 it was announced that the Nagoya Racecourse would move from its original location in Nagoya and move to a new location in Yatomi.[3] In March 11, 2022, the old Nagoya Racecourse held its last race before moving to Yatomi.[4] On March 22, 2002, the new racecourse was formally opened,[5] with races being officially held starting from April 8.[6][7]

An image of the apron of the old racecourse taken in May, 2007.
Nagoya Racecourse
The apron of Nagoya Racecourse
Location1 Komano-cho, Yatomi, Aichi, Japan
Owned byAichi Horse Racing Association
Operated byAichi Horse Racing Association
Date openedJune 1949
March 22, 2022 (current location)
Course type1180m dirt
Notable racesNagoya Grand Prix (JpnII)

Kakitsubata Kinen (JpnII)

Nagoya Daishoten (JpnIII)
Official website

Notable races

The only stakes races run at Nagoya Racecourse are listed races.[8]

Race Name Age/Sex Grading Distance
Nagoya Daishoten 4+yo JpnII 1900m
Kakitsubata Kinen 4+ yo JpnII 1400m
Nagoya Grand Prix 3+ yo JpnIII 2500m

In addition, the JBC Sprint and JBC Classic was held at the old racecourse in 2005 and 2009.

See also

References
  1. "Racing by Local Governments（NAR）｜Outline｜Horse Racing in Japan". Horse Racing in Japan. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  2. "Nagoya｜Racecourses (NAR）｜Horse Racing in Japan". Horse Racing in Japan. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  3. "名古屋競馬場が弥富市へ移転 新競馬場は２０２２年度開業予定 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex ギャンブル". スポニチ Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  4. Shinozuka, Tatsunori; Toshiyuki, Maruta (2022-03-11). "名古屋競馬場、７０年余の歴史に幕 １１日閉場：中日新聞Web". 中日新聞Web (in Japanese). Chunichi Shimbun. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  5. "新・名古屋競馬場、観客席10分の1に、ネット販売増で". 日本経済新聞 (in Japanese). 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  6. Isemura, Yuki (2022-04-05). "弥富移転の名古屋競馬場 ８日オープン、アウトドア気分で観戦：中日新聞Web". 中日新聞Web (in Japanese). Chunichi Shimbun. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  7. Isemura, Yuki (2022-04-08). "新名古屋競馬場、ファン集い初レース 移転先の弥富市で開場：中日新聞Web". 中日新聞Web (in Japanese). Chunichi Shimbun. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  8. "Principal Races of Racing by Local Governments in 2019 - Racing Statistics 2019 contents - Statistics(Local Governments) - Horse Racing in Japan". japanracing.jp. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
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