【2026年】日本の競馬完全ガイド〜JRA G1全24レース日程一覧

🏇 2026 JRA G1 full 24-hour schedule list In 2026, the Japan Racing Association (JRA) will host 24 G1 level events, from the Fururayura in February to the Arima Kinen in December, covering short distance, middle distance, long distance and clay events on grass.This article provides you with a complete compilation of the full-year G1 schedule and introduces how to watch and place bets. 📅 2026 JRA G1 full-year calendar 🌸 Spring (February ~ June) ① February 22 (Sunday) フェブラリーステークス Racecourse: Tokyo | Distance: ダ1600m | Grade: G1 (mud) The first G1 in 2026, the top battle on the mud. ② March 29 (Sunday) Takamatsugu Shrine Commemoration Racecourse: Zhongjing | Distance: Zhi 1200m | Grade: G1 (short distance) The decisive battle for the spring sprint king, the shortest distance in all G1. ③ April 5 (Sunday) Osaka Cup Racecourse: Hanshin | Distance: Shiba 2000m | Grade: G1 (middle distance) Guma’s spring middle distance king decider. ④ April 12 (Sunday) Cherry blossom viewing Racecourse: Hanshin｜Distance: Shiba 1600m｜Grade: G1 (Female Horse Classic) The first stage of the female horse triple crown, one of the highest honors for a 3-year-old female horse. ⑤ April 19 (Sunday) Satsuki Appreciation Racecourse: Zhongshan | Distance: Zhi 2000m | Grade: G1 (Classic) The first stage of the Koraku Triple Crown is a mixed battle between 3-year-old stallions and mare. ⑥ May 4th (moon celebration) The Emperor enjoys spring appreciation Racecourse: Kyoto｜Distance: Shiba 3200m｜Grade: G1 (long distance) G1, the longest distance in Japan, is an extreme endurance challenge. ⑦ May 11 (Sunday) NHK Radio Racecourse: Tokyo｜Distance: Shiba 1600m｜Grade: G1 (3 years old) 3-year-old Malik is the fastest decisive battle. ⑧ May 18 (Sunday) ヴィクトリアマイル Racecourse: Tokyo｜Distance: Shiba 1600m｜Grade: G1 (female) Spring Queen Decisive Battle for mares over 4 years old. ⑨ May 31 (Sunday) Japan ダービー (Tokyo Yujun) Racecourse: Tokyo｜Distance: Shiba 2400m｜Grade: G1 (Classic) The second stage of the Kurakus Triple Crown, the highest honor for a 3-year-old horse.The pinnacle of Japanese horse racing. ⑩ June 7 (Sunday) Yasuda Memorial Day Racecourse: Tokyo｜Distance: Shiba 1600m｜Grade: G1（マイル） One-mile route International G1, overseas horses also often participate in the competition. ⑪ June 14 (Sunday) Takarazuka Commemoration Racecourse: Hanshin｜Distance: Shiba 2200m｜Grade: G1（グランプリ） 春のグランプリ, fans vote to select the participating horses. 🍂 Autumn (September to December) ⑫ September 21st (month and celebration) スプリンターズステークス Racecourse: Zhongshan | Distance: Zhi 1200m | Grade: G1 (short distance) The king of short distances in autumn is the fast track at Zhongshan Racecourse. ⑬ September 28 (month) Autumn Flower Appreciation Racecourse: Kyoto｜Distance: Shiba 2000m｜Grade: G1 (Female Horse Classic) The final stage of the Triple Crown of Female Horses (Cherry Blossom Appreciation → Excellent Horse Female Horse → Autumn Flower Appreciation). ⑭ Chrysanthemum viewing on October 12 (month) Racecourse: Kyoto｜Distance: Shiba 3000m｜Grade: G1 (Classic) The final battle of the Korakus Triple Crown, the decisive battle for the 3-year-old long distance king. ⑮October 18 (Sunday) Emperor’s Autumn Scenic Spot Racecourse: Tokyo｜Distance: Shiba 2000m｜Grade: G1 (middle distance) Autumn Ancient Horse’s No.1 middle distance decisive battle.One of the “Three Great Horse Racing in Autumn”. ⑯ November 1 (Sunday) Queen’s Cup Racecourse: Kyoto｜Distance: Shiba 2200m｜Grade: G1 (female) The decisive battle of the autumn mare is the battle of the queen’s crown. ⑰November 15th (Sunday) Macrotechnic Racecourse: Kyoto｜Distance: Shiba 1600m｜Grade: G1 (Maiko) In the Autumn Mile King’s Deciding Race, the winning horse will automatically be sent to Hong Kong to compete. ⑱ November 22 (Sunday) ジャパンカップ Racecourse: Tokyo｜Distance: Shiba 2400m｜Grade: G1 (International) One of the world’s highest prize money races, a dream showdown between overseas horses and Japanese horses. ⑲ November 29 (Sunday) チャンピオンズカップ Racecourse: Zhongjing｜Distance: ダ1800m｜Grade: G1 (mud) The most decisive battle of the year on clay. ⑳ December 13 (Sunday) Hanshin Logistics Racecourse: Hanshin｜Distance: Shiba 1600m｜Grade: G1 (2 years old female) The decisive battle for the strongest 2-year-old female horse, the starting point for future famous horses. ㉑ December 20th (Sunday) Asahi Cup Flute Cup Racecourse: Kyoto｜Distance: Shiba 1600m｜Grade: G1 (2 years old) The strongest decisive battle of 2 horses, the preliminary battle of the classics and the final chapter. ㉒ December 27 (Sunday) Horse Memorial Day Racecourse: Nakayama｜Distance: Shiba 2500m｜Grade: G1（グランプリ） In the final G1 in 2026, fans will vote to select the participating horses.The final accounts of the year. 🏆 G1 event structure classification Korakusuku Route (Classic Triple Crown) Limited event for 3 years old. – Stallion: Satsuki Viewing (Nakayama 2000m) → Japan ダービー (Tokyo 2400m) → Chrysanthemum Viewing (Kyoto 3000m) – Horse: Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanshin 1600m) → Excellent Horse Horse (オークス・Tokyo 2400m) → Autumn Flower Viewing (Kyoto 2000m) ※Youjun mare is G1 but not on the 24-race list (part of the mare limited route) Guma Route (4 years and above) – Short distance (1200m): Takamatsugu Memorial Shrine, Surilium S – Makar (1600m): Yasuda Kinen, Makar CS – Middle distance (around 2000m): Osaka Cup, Emperor’s Award Autumn, Takarazuka Memorial, Arima Memorial – Long distance (