The Tokyo Okan Sho (in Japanese: 東京王冠賞) was a horse race for three-year-olds at held Ohi Racecourse in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan.
Race details
The race was held at various lengths throughout its existence including 2,000 meters, 2,400 meters and 2,600 meters before 1,800 meters was settled on for its last two races. All editions of the race took place at Ohi Racecourse.
The race was held during October and November for most of its existence, but later moved to June and May in its final years.
The final edition of the race was held on May 10, 2001.
Past winners Past winners include: 1964: Harroway Top 1965: Higashi Hero 1966: Kazusa Ryu 1967: Hikaru Takai 1968: Wealth Diver 1969: China Speed 1970: Ryu Tokitsu 1971: Goldtrap 1972: Sanko O Rikisu 1973: Marusan Fire1974: Todoroki Musashi 1975: Golden Ribot 1976: Plus One 1977: Good Boy 1978: Hatsushiba O 1979: Daido Star 1980: Azuma King 1981: Nishikino Boy 1982: Misaki Never 1983: San Oi1984: Rocky Tiger 1985: Chiyoyo Ace 1986: Hanaki O 1987: Inari One 1988: Aeroplane 1989: Rosita 1990: Adel Sieg 1991: Hashiru Shogun 1992: Grade Shori 1993: Blue Family1994: Dolphin Boy 1995: Tsukifuku O 1996: Kikuno Win 1997: Surprise Power 1998: Hakata Big One 1999: Opera Hat 2000: Arrow Winner 2001: Toshin Blizzard
See also Horse racing in Japan List of Japanese flat horse races
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