Kokura Nisai Stakes


The Kokura Nisai Stakes is a defunct Grade 3 horse race in Japan for two-year-old Thoroughbreds. Organized by Japan Racing Association, it is run in September over a distance of 1200 metres at Kokura Racecourse, Kitakyushu, in Fukuoka Prefacture.
The race was first run in 1961 and was promoted to Grade 3 status in 1984.
The race was discontinued in 2024, with the Chukyo Nisai Stakes replacing the race.

Earlier winners

  • 1984 - Dyna Super
  • 1985 - Kyowa Shinzan
  • 1986 - Sankin Hayate
  • 1987 - Pot Naopoleon
  • 1988 - Dandy Apollo
  • 1989 - Hagino High Touch
  • 1990 - T M Lisme
  • 1991 - Zinc Tamon O
  • 1992 - Maruka Iris
  • 1993 - Nagara Flash
  • 1994 - Eishin Sansan
  • 1995 - Eishin Itto O
  • 1996 - Godspeed
  • 1997 - Takeichi Kento
  • 1998 - Koei Roman
  • 1999 - Alluring Act