Kobe Shimbun Hai

The Kobe Shimbun Hai (Japanese 神戸新聞杯) is a Japanese Grade 2 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old Thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 2400 metres at Hanshin Racecourse in September, but was contested over 2000 metres until 2006.

The Kobe Shimbun Hai was first run in 1953 and was elevated to Grade 2 status in 1984. It serves as a trial race for the Kikuka Sho. Winners of the race have included Deep Impact, Zenno Rob Roy and Orfevre.

Winners since 2000
Races from 2020 to 2022 took place at Chukyo Racecourse over 2200 metres.

Earlier winners

 * 1984 - Daizen Silver
 * 1985 - Speed Hero
 * 1986 - Takeno Komayoshi
 * 1987 - Max Beauty
 * 1988 - Yaeno Dia
 * 1989 - Osaichi George
 * 1990 - Center Shokatsu
 * 1991 - Long Title
 * 1992 - Kyoei Bowgun
 * 1993 - Biwa Hayahide
 * 1994 - Star Man
 * 1995 - Tanino Create
 * 1996 - Shirokita Cross
 * 1997 - Matikanefukukitaru
 * 1998 - Kenetoshi Governor
 * 1999 - Osumi Bright