Keio Hai Nisai Stakes

The Keio Hai Nisai Stakes (Japanese 京王杯2歳ステークス) is a Japanese Grade 2 flat horse race in Japan for two-year-old Thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 1400 metres at Tokyo Racecourse in November.

Keio Hai Nisai Stakes
京王杯2歳ステークス
Grade 2 race
2017 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes
LocationTokyo Racecourse
Inaugurated1965
Race typeThoroughbred Flat racing
Race information
Distance1400 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
Qualification2-y-o colts and fillies
Weight55kg, fillies allowed 1kg
Purse¥81,880,000 (total)
¥38,000,000 (winner)

The Keio Hai Nisai Stakes was first run in 1965 and was elevated to Grade 2 status in 1984. It was usually run at Nakayama Racecourse until 1979 and made a one-off return to that venue in 2002. It serves as a trial race for the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes.

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