Nakayama Kimpai

The Nakayama Kimpai (Japanese 中山金杯) is a Grade 3 horse race for Thoroughbreds aged four and over run in January over a distance of 2000 metres at Nakayama Racecourse.

The race was first run in 1952 and was promoted to Grade 3 level in 1984. The race was initially contested over 2600 metres before being moved down to 2000 metres in 1961.

Winners since 2000
The 2002 race took place at Tokyo Racecourse.

Earlier winners

 * 1984 - Dokan Yashima
 * 1985 - Suzu Parade
 * 1986 - Kushiro King
 * 1987 - Tochino Nishiki
 * 1988 - Iron Ciro
 * 1989 - Nishino Mirror
 * 1990 - Mejiro Monterey
 * 1991 - Carib Song
 * 1992 - Tosho Falco
 * 1993 - Sekitai Ryu O
 * 1994 - Hidaka Hayato
 * 1995 - Sakura Laurel
 * 1996 - Best Tie Up
 * 1997 - Best Tie Up
 * 1998 - Gourmet Frontier
 * 1999 - Silent Hunter