Tokyo Kinen
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| Location | Ohi Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1964 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,400 meters |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Qualification | Three-year-old and over |
| Weight | 54kg-56kg |
| Purse | 1st: ¥32,000,000 |
The Tokyo Kinen (in Japanese: 東京記念), is a horse race for three-years-old and over at Ohi Racecourse in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan.
The name of the race has its origins with the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and its original name was the "Tokyo Olympics Kinen".[1]
The race is 2,400 meters long and is run on dirt. All editions of the race have taken place at Ohi Racecourse.
The race has always been held in the fall, with it originally being held in October or November, but now in September.[1]