Kyoto Nisai Stakes

The Kyoto Nisai Stakes (京都2歳ステークス) is a Grade 3 horse race for two-year-old Thoroughbreds run in November over a distance of 2000 metres at Kyoto Racecourse.

The race was first run in 1959 and was promoted to Grade 3 status in 2014. It was run over a variety of distances but has been contested over 2000 metres since 2002. Past winners have included Narita Brian, Victoire Pisa and Epiphaneia.

Winners since 2014
The 2020, 2021, & 2022 races took place at Hanshin Racecourse.

Earlier winners

 * 2002 – Eishin Champ
 * 2003 – Mystic Age
 * 2004 – Rosenkreuz
 * 2005 – Maruka Schenk
 * 2006 – Gold Kirishima
 * 2007 – Al Kazan
 * 2008 – Executive
 * 2009 – Victoire Pisa
 * 2010 – Marvelous Kaiser
 * 2011 – Trip
 * 2012 – Epiphaneia
 * 2013 – Tosen Stardom