Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing - Japan

Japan

Japan has two sets of races referred to as Triple Crowns.

Japanese Triple Crown

1. the Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas), at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba
2. the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo
3. the Kikuka Sho (Japanese St.Leger), at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto, Kyoto

Only seven horses have received the Japanese Triple Crown:

• 1941 St Lite (Diolite – Flippancy, by Flamboyant)
• 1964 Shinzan (Hindostan – Hayanobori, by Hayatake)
• 1983 Mr. C.B. (Tosho Boy – C.B. Queen, by Topyo)
• 1984 Symboli Rudolf (Partholon – Sweet Luna, by Speed Symboli)
• 1994 Narita Brian (Brian's Time – Pacificus, by Northern Dancer)
• 2005 Deep Impact (Sunday Silence – Wind in Her Hair, by Alzao)
• 2011 Orfevre (Stay Gold - Oriental Art, by Mejiro McQueen)

Japanese Fillies' Triple Crown

1. the Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas), at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo
2. the Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks), at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo
3. the Shuka Sho (since 1996), at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto, Kyoto / the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup (1976–1995)

Only four horses have received the Japanese Fillies' Triple Crown:

• 1986 Mejiro l'Amone (Mogami – Mejiro Hiryu, by Never Beat)
• 2003 Still in Love (Sunday Silence – Bradamante, by Roberto)
• 2010 Apapane (King Kamehameha – Salty Bid, by Salt Lake)
• 2012 Gentildonna (Deep Impact – Donna Blini, by Bertolini)