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In horse racing in Japan, The Classics are a series of horse races run over the flat. Each classic is run once each year and is restricted to intact horses that are three years old (i.e., excluding geldings). The five races are:
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| Race | Date | Distance | Course | First Run | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oka Sho | April | 1,600 metre | Hanshin | 1939 | Three-year-old fillies |
| Satsuki Sho | April | 2,000 metre | Nakayama | 1939 | Three-year-olds |
| Yushun Himba | May | 2,400 metre | Tokyo | 1938 | Three-year-old fillies |
| Tokyo Yushun | May / June | 2,400 metre | Tokyo | 1932 | Three-year-olds |
| Kikka Sho | October | 3,000 metre | Kyoto | 1938 | Three-year-olds |
