Step Races
| Race name | Grade | Racecourse | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainichi Hai | GIII | Hanshin | Turf 1800m |
| 2 | Margelet Stakes | OP | Hanshin | Turf 1400m |
| 3 | New Zealand Trophy | GII | Nakayama | Turf 1600m |
| 4 | Oka Sho | GI | Hanshin | Turf 1600m |
| 5 | Satsuki Sho | GI | Nakayama | Turf 2000m |
- New Zealand Trophy is the only formal trial race for NHK mile cup. The top 3 of that race will be granted participation right in this race. If a horse from National Association of Racing(NAR) finished in top 3 in New Zealand Trophy, at most of 2 extra participation rights will be issued within other 4 races.
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