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SAPPORO RACECOURSE |
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| Sapporo racecourse is situated in the city of
Sapporo on the northern island of Hokkaido and boasts just 2 main meetings annually. It
was opened for the first time in 1907 and has both turf track and dirt circuit. It has a
Group 2 race, the Sapporo Kinen, and 4 Group 3 races. |
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The Kinen is run in August each year over 2000 metres. |
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| Also in August the track hosts the Keeneland
Cup over 1200 metres, whilst the Queen Stakes is run over 1800 metres. |
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In September the course holds the Elm Stakes ( 1700 metres
) on its dirt surface, and the Nisai Staakes (1800 metres ) for 2 year olds on its turf
track. |
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| If you have badges, racecards, pictures
of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email
johnslusar@fsmail.net |