Kinko Sho

The Kinko Sho (Japanese 金鯱賞) is a Grade 2 horse race for Thoroughbreds aged four and over run in March over a distance of 2000 metres at Chukyo Racecourse.

It was first run in 1965 and was promoted to Grade 3 in 1984 before becoming a Grade 2 race in 1996. The race was run in May until 2011 and in December from 2012 until 2016.

Winners since 2000
The 2010 and 2011 races took place at Kyoto Racecourse in May.

Earlier winners

 * 1984 - Towa Kachidoki
 * 1985 - Cannon Z
 * 1986 - Izumi Star
 * 1987 - Knockout
 * 1988 - Passing Power
 * 1989 - Marubutsu First
 * 1990 - Marron Glace
 * 1991 - Movie Star
 * 1992 - Ikuno Dictus
 * 1993 - Wish Dream
 * 1994 - Marvelous Crown
 * 1995 - Samani Beppin
 * 1996 - Fujiyama Kenzan
 * 1997 - Generalist
 * 1998 - Silence Suzuka
 * 1999 - Midnight Bet