Sirius Stakes

The Sirius Stakes (Japanese シリウスステークス) is a Grade 3 horse race for Thoroughbreds aged three and over, run in late September or early October over a distance of 2000 metres on dirt at Hanshin Racecourse. It was first run in 1993 and has held Grade 3 status since 1997. The first six editions of the race took place at Chukyo Racecourse and it was also run at that track in 2006. Originally contested as a 1200 metre sprint the race distance was increased to 1400 metres in 1997 and 1700 metres in 2006. The Sirius Stakes has been run over 2000 metres since 2007.

Sirius Stakes

The Sirius Stakes (Japanese シリウスステークス) is a Grade 3 horse race for Thoroughbreds aged three and over, run in late September or early October over a distance of 2000 metres on dirt at Hanshin Racecourse. It was first run in 1993 and has held Grade 3 status since 1997. The first six editions of the race took place at Chukyo Racecourse and it was also run at that track in 2006. Originally contested as a 1200 metre sprint the race distance was increased to 1400 metres in 1997 and 1700 metres in 2006. The Sirius Stakes has been run over 2000 metres since 2007.