Niigata Kinen

The Niigata Kinen (Japanese 新潟記念) is a Grade 3 horse race for Thoroughbreds aged three and over, run in late August or early September over a distance of 2000 metres on turf at Niigata Racecourse.

The Niigata Kinen was first run in 1965 and has held Grade 3 status since 1984. It was run at Nakayama Racecourse in 1996 and 2000.

Earlier winners

 * 1984 - Dyna Mine
 * 1985 - Russian Blue
 * 1986 - Blacksky
 * 1987 - Dyna Fairy
 * 1988 - Dyna Orange
 * 1989 - Hardy God
 * 1990 - Safari Olive
 * 1991 - Sengoku Hisei
 * 1992 - Tanino Bolero
 * 1993 - Brown Beetle
 * 1994 - Inter Spur
 * 1995 - Irish Dance
 * 1996 - Tokai Taro
 * 1997 - Pal Bright
 * 1998 - Offside Trap
 * 1999 - Brilliant Road