Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas)
"Satsuki" is meaning of alias of May in Japan. "Sho" is meaning of prize.
It was enforced by the present name in May at the time of renaming.
Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby)
"Tokyo" is name of Japanese capital. "Yushun" is meaning of excellent horse(s).
Tokyo racecourse located at Fuchu City.
As alias, Tokyo racecourse is called "Fuchu" racecourse from racecourse's location.
Kikuka Sho (Japanese St.Leger)
"Kikuka" is meaning of chrysanthemum. "Sho" is meaning of prize.
Chrysanthemum are in full bloom in the autumn in Japan.
Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas)
"Oka" is meaning of cherry Blossoms. "Sho" is meaning of prize.
Oka is called Sakura in the Japanese pronunciation. Sakura is flower of Japanese symbol.
Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks)
"Yushun" is meaning of excellent horse(s). "Himba" is meaning of filly(-ies).
Shuka Sho
"Shuka" is meaning of autumn flower(s). "Sho" is meaning of prize.
NHK Mile Cup
"NHK" is abbreviation of Nihon Hoso Kyokai.
Nihon Hoso Kyokai is meaning of Japan Broadcasting Corporation
NHK is the only public broadcasting station in Japan.
Tenno Sho
"Tenno" is meaning of Japanese emperor. "Sho" is meaning of prize.
In Japan, Emperor is nation symbol and formal sovereign of Japan.
As alias, Tenno Sho is called "TATE" from Japanese name of championship shield.
Takarazuka Kinen
"Takarazuka" is name of city in Hyogo Prefecture. "Kinen" is meaning of memorial.
Hanshin racecourse is located at Takarazuka City.
In Takarazuka City, Takarazuka Opera company is famous.
Japan Cup
Arima Kinen
"Arima" is family name of Yoriyasu Arima. "Kinen" is meaning of memorial.
Arima was 2nd JRA C.E.O. Arima Kinen was started in 1955 as Nakayama Grand Prix.
Nakayama G.P. makes All-star game of baseball the model. . as the sample. Arima pass away Jan 1956.
To admire his distinguished service, Nakayama G.P. was changed the name to Arima Kinen.
Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup
"Queen Elizabeth II" is name of Queen of the United Kingdom.
In Japan , Q.E.II is called "Elizabeth Jo-O Hai". "Jo-O" is meaning of queen. "Hai" is meaning of cup.
Takamatsunomiya Kinen
"Takamatsunomiya" is one of the imperial family name. "Kinen" is meaning of memorial.
Prince Nobuhito (the second prince of the Emperor Taisho) support himself as Imperial Takamatsu from main imperial family.
Yasuda Kinen
"Yasuda" is family name of Izaemon Yasuda. "Kinen" is meaning of memorial.
Yasuda was 1st JRA C.E.O.. Yasuda contributed to growth of Japanese horse racing.
Sprinters S.
Mile Championship
Asahi Hai Futurity S.
"Asahi" is abbreviation of Asahi Shimbun. "Hai" is meaning of cup.
Asahi Shimbun is one of Japanese newspaper.
Hanshin Juvenile Fillies
"Hanshin" is place-name of Hanshin Racecourse.
Hanshin is coined word of Osaka area and Kobe area by Japanese.
As alias, Hanshin Racecouese is called "Nigawa" Racecourse from place-name of racecourse's vicinity.
In Hanshin area, Hanshin Tigers (professional baseball team) is famous.
Kawasaki Kinen
"Kawasaki" is name of city in Kanagawa Prefecture. "Kinen" is meaning of memorial.
Kawasaki City is famous as industrial city.
Teio Sho
"Tei" is meaning of emperor. "o" is meaning of king. "Sho" is meaning of prize.
That is to say, decision race of king/queen of dirt.
JBC Classic
"JBC" is abbreviation of Japan Breedingfarms' Cup.
JBC makes Breeders' Cup the model.
Japan Cup Dirt
Tokyo Daishoten
"Tokyo" is name of Japanese capital. "Daishoten" is meaning of Grand Prix.
Ohi racecourse is located at Tokyo. Ohi racing meeting is called TCK.
TCK is abbreviation of Tokyo City Keiba.
Tokyo Daihoten is grand finale of annual Japanese Grade 1 races.
February S.
Mile Championship Nambu Hai
"Nambu" is family name of Morioka Han's governor till the Edo era. "Hai" is meaning of cup.
"Han" is meaning of prefecture (till the Edo era).
As alias, Morioka Han is called Nambu Han.
In Morioka, Chag-Chag-Umako of Horse Fesival is well-known.
JBC Sprint
"JBC" is abbreviation of Japan Breedingfarms' Cup.
JBC makes Breeders' Cup the model.
Japan Dirt Derby
Derby Grand Prix
Zen Nippon Nisai Yushun
"Zen Nippon" is meaning of All Japan. "Nisai" is meaning of 2-years-old. "Yushun" is meaning of excellent horse(s).
This race is decision race of best juvenile dirt horse.
Nakayama Grand Jump
"Nakayama" is place-name of Funabashi City.
Nakayama racecourse is located at Funabashi City of Chiba Prefecture.
Nakayama Daishogai
"Nakayama" is place-name of Funabashi City. "Dai" is meaning of grand. "Shogai" is meaning of steeple-chase.
Daishogai and Grand Jump is almost synonym.
This race of Japanese language name is decision race of Japanese domestic champion.
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