Kyoto Nisai Stakes


The Kyoto Nisai Stakes is a Japanese Grade 3 horse race for two-year-old Thoroughbreds run in November over a distance of 2000 metres at Kyoto Racecourse.
The race was first run in 1959 and was promoted to Grade 3 status in 2014. It was run over a variety of distances but has been contested over 2000 metres since 2002. Past winners have included Narita Brian, Victoire Pisa and Epiphaneia.

Winners since 2014

The 2020, 2021, & 2022 races took place at Hanshin Racecourse.

Earlier winners

  • 1985 - Noto Perso
  • 1986 - Yamanin Arden
  • 1987 - Marushige Atlas
  • 1988 - Shadai Kagura
  • 1989 - Nichido Thunder
  • 1990 - Soei Muteki
  • 1991 - Stant Man
  • 1992 - Marukatsu Oja; L-Way Win
  • 1993 - Narita Brian
  • 1994 - Ski Captain
  • 1995 - Long Shikotei
  • 1996 - Running Gale
  • 1997 - Figaro
  • 1998 - Osumi Bright
  • 1999 - Yamanin Respect
  • 2000 - Shower Party
  • 2001 - Admire Don
  • 2002 – Eishin Champ
  • 2003 – Mystic Age
  • 2004Rosenkreuz
  • 2005 – Maruka Schenk
  • 2006 – Gold Kirishima
  • 2007 – Al Kazan
  • 2008 – Executive
  • 2009 – Victoire Pisa
  • 2010 – Marvelous Kaiser
  • 2011 – Trip
  • 2012 – Epiphaneia
  • 2013 – Tosen Stardom